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Lisa Cox

Associate Solicitor

I am an Associate Solicitor in the Court of Protection and Inheritance Disputes team in our Colchester office.

I studied the LLB Dual Qualifying Law degree at Dundee University in Scotland before completing the Legal Practice Course at BPP University in London. I then completed my training contract at Birkett Long where I spent time in Wills, Trusts and Probate, Residential Real Estate, the Dispute Resolution team and the Court of Protection and Inheritance Disputes team. 

I enjoy working with, and speaking to, individual clients as my ambition to become a solicitor derived from my want to help people.

In partnership with The Outhouse, I'm pleased to be able to offer free statutory declaration appointments for anyone that needs a Gender Recognition Certificate.

Prior to moving to Colchester I danced competitively for 18 years, both as an individual and as part of a team. During this time I represented Scotland in a number of international competitions including the world freestyle championships and the American All Star Championships, where I placed as a double American champion. I also performed twice in Disneyworld Florida as part of the Disney Performing Arts Company. 

I have now retired my dancing shoes and in my spare time volunteer as a unit helper with 1st Rowhedge Brownies and am a committee member of the Halstead Dog Obedience Club.

Listen to my latest interview with Sadie Nine on BBC Essex here 


 

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Court of Protection and Inheritance Disputes team

Our Court of Protection & Inheritance Disputes team offers specialist advice, in a niche and complex area of law, with empathy and a focus on achieving a just outcome for our clients. The area we work in can be very time consuming and emotionally difficult for our clients, so we work alongside them to guide them through the process as efficiently and easily as we can. We are committed to the constructive resolution of disputes by mediation or negotiation wherever possible, only resorting to the courts where absolutely appropriate.


 

Court of Protection: contested applications, gifts and other matters

This event was led by Lisa Cox, solicitor in the Court of Protection & Inheritance Disputes team at Birkett Long.

Following on from our earlier webinar on deputies, Lisa provided an overview of contested applications. Lisa also talked about other types of applications that may need to be made by a deputy or an attorney to the Court of Protection such as for authority to make gifts and family care payments.


Visit our main event page to book a place future events, including our Wednesday Webinars

What our clients say

  • Thanks for your sensitivity, professionalism and hard work, not to mention success... we are very grateful for your efforts.
  • If Birkett Long are acting on the other side you know the other party will have good legal advice and Birkett Long with do their best to progress matters with a conciliatory approach. Legal 500, 2023
  • I also just wanted to say a massive THANK YOU from all of us for all your hard work and everything you have done for us. I know at times I may not have been the easiest to deal with but you made sure I stayed on point and certainly made things as easy for us as they could be. We wouldn't have been able to do any of it without you or the Birkett Long team so again, THANK YOU.
  • Extremely professional service with excellent communication skills. Our faith and belief in Birkett Long and their expertise in dealing with such disputes could not be greater. I have already recommended the company to friends in similar situations.
  • Birkett Long provided advice that successfully resolved a very difficult situation regarding a will dispute. The team were exemplary at all times, very accessible and meeting all deadlines whilst remaining sensitive to all the issues involved. Thank you.
  • The team is flexible and approachable. It has breadth and depth of knowledge at all levels and puts its clients first. Legal 500, 2023