Lauren EyreAssociate at Kingsley NapleySpeaker
Profile
Lauren is an Associate within the Private Client Team at Kingsley Napley, specialising in Court of Protection work.
Lauren assists individuals who lack capacity to manage their financial affairs. She is responsible for the management of accounts, property and investments of those who lack capacity to do this independently. This often includes preparing complex applications to the Court of Protection dealing with issues of gifting, property sales, Statutory Wills/codicils and the appointment of deputies in place of an Attorney.
Lauren is dedicated to ensuring that the best quality of life for her clients can be achieved, in order to achieve outcomes in their best interests.
Lauren has vast experience of working on cases referred through the Court of Protection panel. Predominantly working with vulnerable individuals who have suffered financial abuse, Lauren has conducted investigations into suspected financial abuse on request by the court and can provide advice and expertise in dealing with investigations of attorneys/deputies by the Office of the Public Guardian. Lauren also has experience working those that have suffered medical negligence resulting in serious brain injuries and long-term impairments.
Lauren is also the main point of contact for clients, carers and family members and is able to provide support and guidance for those connected to someone who has lost capacity. Lauren values the need to deal with these issues in a sensitive manner, whilst also ensuring that the needs of her clients are at the heart of her work, this can often involve making complex and life changing decisions in her client’s best interests.
Lauren is an Accredited Lifetime Lawyer. She has been part of the Court of Protection Team since 2017, initially joining as a paralegal and later qualifying as an Associate. Prior to joining Kingsley Napley, Lauren gained experience working at a Tier 2 ranked international law firm as well as obtaining experience in criminal law; gaining the Police Station Accreditation during this time.
Agenda Sessions
The Court of Protection – what, why and how
, 14:15View Session