Speakers:

District Judge Marc Marin, District Judge Gordon Ashton OBE

Location:

Copthorne Tara Hotel, Scarsdale Place, Kensington, London W8 5SR

Date:

12 March 2012

Presented by an expert judicial speaker team, this one-stop-shop conference has been specially designed for practitioners who wish to get a better understanding of the work undertaken by the Court of Protection or those who wish to develop a practice in this area. 

The Court of Protection was established by the Mental Capacity Act 2005 on 1 October 2007.  The Act governs decision-making in relation to vulnerable adults, within the auspices of the Court of Protection which has comprehensive jurisdiction over the health, welfare and financial affairs of individuals who lack capacity.

The court has the same powers, rights, privileges and authority in relation to mental capacity matters as the High Court.  It has the power to make declarations about whether someone has the capacity to make a particular decision and whether an act done, or proposed to be done, in relation to a person who lacks capacity, is lawful.

In addition to covering the statutory framework, commencement of proceedings, the Mental Capacity Act 2005 and providing introductory guidance to the increasing body of Court of Protection decisions, the speakers will analyse recent case-law and new procedural developments. All participants will receive a comprehensive set of written materials featuring unique and up-to-date content, including case studies written especially for this conference.

This conference is suitable for all lawyers who want to learn about the court and its work, including those who are thinking of broadening or changing their practice area.  By the end of the day you will have a better understanding of practice and procedure in the Court of Protection and of your own professional and legal duties in this evolving area.

What is included?

• A days introductory level CPD training from two specialist COP judges
• Comprehensive and unique conference documentation to refer to in the office
• The opportunity to test your understanding of COP practice and procedure in an interactive judicially led discussion session 
• The chance to buy selected Jordans and Family Law products at 20% discount

Who should attend?

• Any member of the legal profession who advises and acts for vulnerable clients and their family/carers
• Lawyers wishing to learn about the Court of Protection and its work

Comments from previous delegates

 “Very informative”  Kate Marsh, Solicitor, Wilsons Solicitors

“I have attended many events organised by Jordans and find the topics up-to-date and entirely relevant.  The courses are excellent value for money….”  Janine Moore, Probate Manager, Purdys Solicitors

“It was a very good day…. A useful course for practitioners”  Dawn Pelle, Solicitor, Slough BC

District Judge Marc Marin
Barnet Civil and Family Court Centre and Nominated Judge of the Court of Protection
Marc is a nominated judge of the Court of Protection. He sits both at the court’s main registry at the Royal Courts of Justice and at Barnet Civil and Family Court Centre.  He is the author of The Family Lawyer and the Court of Protection, co-author of Court of Protection Practice (Jordans) and editor of Elderly Client Journal. He also lectures widely on the work of the Court of Protection.

District Judge Gordon Ashton OBE
Nominated Judge of the Court of Protection and Visiting Professor at Northumbria University
Gordon was appointed a District Judge at Preston in 1992 after 28 years in general legal practice in Cumbria. He now sits part time at small courts in South Cumbria. He is currently a Vice-President at the Association of Law Costs Draftsmen, a patron for Solicitors for the Elderly, has previously served as a tutor judge at the Judicial Studies Board (2000-2009) and as part-time Chair of Social Security Appeals Tribunal (1985-2001). Gordon writes and lectures extensively on topics concerned with older and disabled people and the law. His publications include Older Client Law Service, Mental Handicap and the Law, Elderly Client Handbook (Law Society, 1994; 2nd ed 2000), Elderly People and the Law, Mental Capacity – The New Law (Jordans 2006), Court of Protection Practice 2011 (Jordans).

09.30 REGISTRATION AND COFFEE

10.00 Welcome and Introduction
District Judge Marc Marin

10.10 The Mental Capacity Act 2005
District Judge Gordon Ashton OBE

• Background to the legislation
• Assessment of capacity
• Best interests
• The scope and effect of the Act on everybody
• Key provisions 
• The Office of the Public Guardian and the Official Solicitor

11.10  COFFEE

11.25  Rules and Procedure 
District Judge Marc Marin

• How the COP works in practice  
• Explanation of the rules
• Procedural problems and solutions

12.50  Question and Answer Session
District Judges Marc Marin and Gordon Ashton OBE

13.00  LUNCH

14.00  Case Law Review
District Judge Marc Marin
Analysis of essential COP authorities

14.45  AFTERNOON TEA

15.00  Case Study Surgery
District Judges Marc Marin and Gordon Ashton OBE 
Interactive case study discussion illustrating the practical application of key case-law to everyday practice

15.30 Attorneys, Deputies, Statutory Wills and Settlements
District Judge Gordon Ashton OBE

• Lasting powers of attorney
• Enduring powers of attorney
• Deputies for property and affairs
• Deputies for personal welfare
• Statutory wills
• Personal injury trusts

16.20  Question and Answer Sesssion
District Judges Marc Marin and Gordon Ashton OBE

16.30  CLOSE OF CONFERENCE

Under the Solicitors Regulation Authority, ILEX’s Continuing Professional Development Schemes and the Bar Standards Board’s New/Established Practitioner Programmes this conference will receive a credit of 5 hours

Enquiries
Jordan Publishing Limited,
Conference Department,
21 St Thomas Street,
Bristol
BS1 6JS
Tel: 0117 918 1490
Fax 0117 925 0486
DX 78161 Bristol

Fee
All fees are inclusive of refreshments, lunch (all day events only) and course documentation. Cheques payable to Jordan Publishing Limited.

Booking Terms
If you book online you may enter your credit card details, or ask to be invoiced (customers with existing credit account only). Telephone bookings are only accepted if paid by credit card. All other bookings must be confirmed in writing. Receipt of your completed order or registration form constitutes a firm booking. All invoices for this event must be paid within 30 days of the invoice date.

Venue
Copthorne Tara Hotel
Scarsdale Place
Kensington
London
W8 5SR

Acknowledgement of Bookings
A registration letter including full details of the venue and a map will be sent via email two weeks prior to the event. If you have not received acknowledgement of your registration one week before the event, please telephone our Conference Department on 0117 918 1490 to confirm that your registration has been received.

Registration on the Day
The event will start promptly at 10:00. Registration will take place in the preceding half hour.

Substitute Delegates
If you are unable to attend, a substitute may attend in your place. Please inform us of any changes as soon as possible.

Cancellation and Refunds
A credit against the registration fee payable (less an administration fee of £50.00 plus VAT per delegate) can only be made in respect of written cancellations received by Jordan Publishing in Bristol at least 10 days before the event. The full registration fee plus VAT is payable on cancellations received less than 10 days before the event.

Please note:
It may be necessary for reasons beyond the control of Jordan Publishing to change the content and/or timings of the programme and/or venue and/or speaker.