Irwin Mitchell bolsters Manchester Court of Protection team with partner hire

Law firm Irwin Mitchell has added Georgina Garner as a partner in its Court of Protection team in Manchester.

Garner was previously a Partner and Head of the Court of Protection Department at Slater Heelis.

She regularly receives direct instructions from multiple local authorities and other law firms acting on behalf of people without capacity or those who need additional assistance managing their financial affairs.

Garner also acts as a professional deputy or attorney for property and financial affairs with various clients, from young children to those in later life. She has experience with managing multi-million-pound settlements from personal injury claims and has been a member of Association of Lifetime Lawyers, CoPPA and the Professional Deputies Forum.

Lucy Nicol, National Head of the Court of Protection Tea at Irwin Mitchell, said: "I’m thrilled to welcome Georgina Garner to our team. Her extensive experience and dedication to managing complex cases will be a tremendous asset to our clients and our firm. Georgina's reputation in the Manchester legal market is outstanding, and her strong relationships with her clients speak volumes about her commitment and professionalism. We are excited to see the positive impact she will make as we continue to grow.”

Garner, who will also become a Director of the Irwin Mitchell Trust Corporation, said: “Irwin Mitchell’s Court of Protection team is the leading team in the country and I can’t wait to work with my new colleagues to help even more people to navigate the difficult circumstances that life has dealt them. Whether by injury or illness it crucial that people who are left vulnerable and without capacity are given professional help and support to live as independently as possible.”