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19 September 2024
Categories: Movers & Shakers , Profession
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Liverpool firm hires Court of Protection quartet

Liverpool law firm Jackson Lees has expanded its Court of Protection team with the arrival of four new lawyers.

Oliver Banks joins from Vincents Solicitors to head up the Court of Protection team, bringing with him significant experience in both Court of Protection and catastrophic injury work.

Also joining is Claire Martini from BBH Legal Services who will act as deputy head of the team, working closely with Oliver in supporting the wider team.

Abigail Cuffe arrives from Vincents Solicitors, where she worked with Oliver and will act as a team leader and welfare benefits expert at the firm. Abigail has expertise in public pensions and welfare benefits. In her new role, she will be overseeing client benefits and supporting deputies while mentoring junior staff.

Claire Thomas, previously of Gamlins Law, takes on the role of team leader, overseeing paralegals, trainees and newly qualified solicitors. Having first qualified as a chartered legal executive in 2018 and as a solicitor in 2021, Claire brings leadership and expertise to the team.

The firm has also promoted Rebecca Neish from paralegal to Court of Protection executive to support the team. The Court of Protection team headcount now stands at 23.

Esther Leach, managing director of Jackson Lees Group, said: ‘We are delighted to welcome Oliver, Claire, Abigail and Claire to Jackson Lees. These appointments reflect our commitment to providing high-quality, responsive services to our clients. We have no doubt that their collective experience will continue to meet the growing needs of our clients.’

Speaking of his appointment, Oliver Banks, said: ‘I am genuinely excited to head such a dynamic and talented team at Jackson Lees. The firm is renowned in the North West, and I am eager to contribute to bring success and uphold the high standards that are synonymous with the Jackson Lees brand.’

Pictured, left to right: Abigail Cuffe, Rebecca Neish, Claire Thomas, Oliver Banks, Esther Leach, Haley Farrell (deputy managing director) and Claire Martini

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