Jane Bennett is 1 (of just 62) of the Office of the Public Guardian appointed Panel Deputies. A Court of Protection specialist, Jane has over 23 years’ experience working with Private Clients and over the last 10 years, has built a practice which supports vulnerable clients to identify and meet their legal needs.

She was a partner in London City/Westminster law firms for several years prior to setting up her own business in Sevenoaks in 2012.

Being very experienced in handling financial and care / welfare matters under the Court of Protection, Jane has a significant number of disabled and/or vulnerable clients for whom she acts as financial deputy and professional trustee. She also advises lay deputies and trustees.

Jane acts as an expert witness in catastrophic injury and high value claims in relation to professional deputy and trustee matters and regularly trains fellow professionals in this field.

With an eye for detail, and always insisting on accuracy, Jane ensures the team maintains a client-centred and empathetic approach at all times.

Jane has been recognised by the renowned Chambers ratings since 2019 and is currently one of just 24 Ranked Individuals nationwide in this sector.

She has been ranked by the prestigious The Legal 500 for 5 years and is now one of just 6 lawyers to make their 2022 Hall of Fame for Court of protection.

Mentions in recent Legal 500 editoral include:

“Jane and her team are outstanding”

“Jane is able to  clearly demonstrate the in-depth knowledge and hands on experience she has of this specialist area.  She keeps up to date with case law and relays her views carefully but with authority.  She has no issue in challenging the opinions of her counterparts and explaining the basis for this. I have every confidence in her as an expert witness.”

“Jane Bennett – is an excellent communicator and a warm and engaging professional. She endeavours to listen to her clients and colleagues and goes above and beyond to make a difference.”