Sophie O’Connell

Sophie O’Connell

Sophie O’Connell is a partner and head of Court of Protection at Wolferstans Solicitors.

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    Helping hands

    2021-05-18T00:00:00

    Sophie O’Connell reviews the latest edition of the Law Society’s Elderly Client Handbook

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    Safe from harm

    2021-02-16T00:00:00

    Sophie O’Connell explores some of the ways deputies and attorneys can protect clients from financial fraud. Rick Kent then provides practical tips and advice on how your firm can protect itself and its clients from cybercrime

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    Report back

    2020-08-11T00:00:00

    Sophie O’Connell considers what makes a good mental capacity assessment report, and the things to look out for from your assessor

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    Handle with care

    2020-05-12T00:00:00

    Sophie O’Connell looks at the impact of new coronavirus legislation on the care duties of local authorities

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    Instruction manual

    2020-02-13T00:00:00

    Private client solicitors are increasingly requesting capacity assessments for their clients. Sophie O’Connell discusses how to instruct a mental capacity assessor with Judy Wurr and Sarah Post, both experienced independent mental capacity assessors