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02 October 2015
Issue: 7670 / Categories: Case law , Law digest , In Court
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Mental health

Re DGP [2015] EWCOP 58, [2015] All ER (D) 117 (Sep)

The respondents applied for reconsideration of the decision appointing D’s daughter L, a US resident, as the deputy for her property and affairs. The Court of Protection, in dismissing the application, held that the fact that someone lived outside the jurisdiction should not be an impediment to their appointment as deputy if, in all other respects, they were the most suitable candidate to be appointed and it was in the patient’s best interests. In the circumstances, L’s appointment was in D’s best interests.

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MOVERS & SHAKERS

DAC Beachcroft—Paul Brehony

DAC Beachcroft—Paul Brehony

Commercial disputes practice expands with partner hire in London

Ward Hadaway—Maria Coster

Ward Hadaway—Maria Coster

Partner appointed to lead family and matrimonial department in Leeds

Slater Heelis—Helen Marsh

Slater Heelis—Helen Marsh

Commercial property team expands in Manchester with partner appointment

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