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Alex been recommended as a leading expert in the field of mental capacity law for several years, both inside and outside the Court of Protection.

He has a particular (and unrivalled) experience in cross-border cases involving incapacitated adults. His writing commitments include The International Protection of Adults, The Court of Protection Handbook, Court of Protection Practice, Court of Protection Law Reports (both Jordan Publishing) and the third edition of Assessment of Mental Capacity.

He is an Honorary Research Lecturer at the University of Manchester, a member of the Law Society’s Mental Health and Disability Committee, and the creator of the website www.mentalcapacitylawandpolicylaw.org.uk.
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Olivia Burns is a journalist and publicist in Vardag's London office
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