Sion Richards
Partner
Sion is a specialist lawyer who works across a wide range of Court of Protection applications, including Lay Deputy appointments, Gift and Statutory Will applications, and trustee replacement in sale cases.
His expertise spans dealing with:
- Professional deputyship administrations
- Litigated files
- Cases with significant settlements
- Cases requiring a solid understanding of statutory funding and social services responsibilities
- Assisting with the preparation of Office of Public Guardian (OPG) reports as well as providing general guidance to Lay Deputies.
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Sion says “I thrive on collaborative work with clients, families, and professionals to provide an empowering and rewarding experience with their Deputy. My approach is characterised by putting people at ease and demonstrating empathy. Choosing an experienced Court of Protection solicitor is key for clients to receive appropriate care and services, not only by their Deputy, but by other relevant professionals. The world of Court of Protection can be confusing – having an appropriately experienced solicitor will help make the systems work effectively.” |
Qualifications and Experience
- Graduate Diploma in Law in 2014
- Qualified as a Solicitor in 2018
- Specialised in Court of Protection since 2017
- Member of the Court of Protection Practitioners Association (COPPA)
- Member of the Professional Deputies Forum (PDF)
- Fundraising Committee Member for Headway Cardiff
Supervised by: Jenny Pierce