Court of Protection
Expert reports and litigation consultancy
We work alongside solicitors to ensure clients are fully compensated for Deputyship and Personal Injury Trust costs — providing expert reports, independent comment, and practical litigation support.
Who this is for
This service is designed for personal injury and clinical negligence solicitors who need specialist support on Court of Protection and trust costs as part of a damages claim — for both adults and children, across PI and clinical negligence cases.
Because we do not undertake personal injury or clinical negligence litigation ourselves, we are entirely independent — free from any conflict of interest, and fully focused on supporting you and your client.
What we provide
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Expert reports on Deputyship costs
Comprehensive reports covering all aspects of Deputyship costs — not just annual management fees. We assess past and future costs based on a thorough understanding of your client’s needs and the available expert evidence.
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Personal Injury Trust cost reports
Detailed reports on Trust costs to ensure these are properly captured in your client’s schedule of special damages.
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Defendant report review and joint meetings
We review and respond to defendant expert reports on Deputyship costs, attend joint expert meetings, and give evidence at court where required.
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Interim payment consultancy
We help formulate a plan for how interim payments should be applied to meet your client’s needs, provide regular updates and evidence on expenditure against budget, and supply statements in support of interim payment applications.
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Deputyship applications and Trust drafting
We can advise on the appropriateness of a Deputy application or Trust, prepare the application or draft the Trust, and act as Professional Deputy or Trustee where this is in the client’s best interests.
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Advice on litigation strategy
Drawing on our direct experience as Deputies and Trustees, we advise on what costs are genuinely likely to be incurred — giving you the most accurate and credible evidence base for your client’s claim.
Why Rothley Law
- Reports written by the expert, not delegated.
All reports are prepared by your chosen expert. We do not pass this work to others. - Real-world Deputy experience.
Because we act as Deputies ourselves, we know what costs are actually incurred — not just what the textbooks say. This makes our evidence more accurate and more credible. - Whole-picture reporting.
We look beyond annual management fees to identify all costs your client is likely to face — ensuring nothing is missed from the schedule of damages. - Genuine independence.
Rothley Law does not conduct personal injury or clinical negligence litigation. This means we can support you and your client without any conflict of interest — our only interest is in achieving the best outcome for your client.
If you're a solicitor working on a PI or clinical negligence case that involves Deputyship or Trust costs, we'd be glad to discuss how we can support you.
Frequently Asked Questions
What should be included in a schedule of special damages for a client who will need a Deputy?
The schedule should capture all costs the client is likely to incur as a result of the Deputyship — not just the annual management fees. This includes one-off costs such as the application itself, property transactions, and specialist advice, as well as ongoing costs of financial management, reporting, and professional oversight.
Why is it important to use an expert who has direct experience as a Deputy?
An expert who acts as a Deputy in practice has first-hand knowledge of the actual costs involved — which can differ significantly from theoretical estimates. This makes their evidence more accurate, more detailed, and more credible under challenge from a defendant’s expert.
Can you attend joint expert meetings and give evidence at court?
Yes. Our team can review and comment on defendant expert reports, attend joint meetings with the defendant’s expert, and give evidence at court where required.
How can a litigation consultancy service help with interim payments?
We can help formulate a plan for how interim payments should be applied to meet the client’s current needs, provide regular updates on expenditure against budget, and prepare statements to support interim payment requests or applications — giving the court the evidence it needs to approve payments.
Why does Rothley Law's independence matter for expert reports?
Because we do not undertake personal injury or clinical negligence litigation, we have no conflict of interest. Our only role is to provide accurate, independent expert evidence. This independence strengthens the credibility of our reports and our evidence under cross-examination.
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Our Team
The people who make up the Rothley Law team work together to deliver the best results possible for our clients.
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Ellie Bodley
Trainee CILEx Lawyer
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Rebecca Bristow
Partner
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Andriy Buniak
Principal Associate
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Lily Ford
Paralegal
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Laura Gibbs
Senior Associate
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Abby Glendinning
Apprentice Paralegal
