Vanessa Collins

Solicitor

Having trained and qualified in a law firm in central London, in 2008 I began working on Twickenham High Street as a Private Client Solicitor for the former local law firm Keppe and Partners. The firm was taken over by Sinclairslaw Ltd in 2012 until its branch closure in 2025. I moved to Stone Rowe Brewer in May 2025.

I have a particular specialism in Court of Protection matters but have experience in all areas of Private Client. I very much enjoy working in this area of law as it provides me with the opportunity to build long lasting, trusted relationships with local clients and their families advising on a wide range of issues as their need arises.

I have been involved in the following notable cases:

Abertawe Bro Morgannwg University Local Health Board v RY & CP (2016) EWHC 3256 (Fam) acting for an individual litigant.
Guys and St Thomas Children’s Foundation Trust v Pippa Knight (by an officer of Cafcass and her children’s Guardian) (2021) EWHC25 (Fam)

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Departments

Private Client

Fields:

Estate and succession planning
Will drafting/Letter of wishes/advanced decisions
Probate
Court of Protection matters including Deputyship applications for personal welfare and property and financial affairs in particular for individuals with disabilities and special educational needs (SEN)
Statutory Will applications
Lasting Enduring and general Powers of Attorney
Advising and representing families at Inquests and in the Coroner’s Court
Serious medical treatment cases (including withdrawal of treatment) adults and Children