Crownstone COP Drafting
Specialist Backlog & Litigation Drafting for Court of Protection Proceedings
Specialist Backlog & Litigation Drafting for Court of Protection Proceedings
Court of Protection drafting support for solicitors, local authority legal teams, deputies, and adult social care professionals across England and Wales.
Specialist solicitor-led drafting service focused on backlog clearance, urgent litigation support, and court-ready documentation under the Mental Capacity Act 2005.
Designed to support organisations experiencing capacity pressures, staffing gaps, or increasing Court of Protection caseloads, with fast, structured, filing-ready outputs.
ABOUT
Ruairi Wilson
Ruairi Wilson
Solicitor (Admitted 2004)
Specialist in Court of Protection, Mental Capacity Act, Mental Health Act, and adult social care law with over 22 years’ experience.
Extensive experience supporting local authority and private practice teams with backlog reduction, urgent drafting, and filing-ready Court of Protection documentation.
Particular expertise includes:
- Ordinary residence disputes
- Section 117 MHA 1983 aftercare
- Care Act 2014 duties
- Section 21A DoLS litigation
- Inherent Jurisdiction matters
- Capacity and best interests disputes involving vulnerable adults
CORE SERVICES
Section 16 MCA 2005 Welfare Applications
Fee: £1,350
- Full application drafting including COP1 suite, evidence review, witness statements, draft orders, and hearing preparation.
Section 21A MCA 2005 Applications
Fee: £1,150
- Contested deprivation of liberty litigation support including evidence analysis, drafting, and hearing documentation.
Re X Applications (Community DoLS)
Fee: £750
- Structured drafting support for community deprivation of liberty authorisations including orders, evidence summaries, and filing-ready bundles
COP24 & Best Interests Drafting
From £300
- • COP24 witness statements (£400)
• Chronologies and exhibit schedules
• Section 4 best interests analysis
One-Off Advisory & Strategy Drafting
Fee: £300
- Urgent written advice and drafting support covering capacity disputes, Care Act issues, ordinary residence, and Section 117 matters.
Why instruct?
• Specialist focus on Court of Protection backlog clearance and litigation overflow
• Solicitor-led drafting with 22+ years’ experience
• Court-ready, structured outputs aligned with judicial expectations
• Designed for immediate filing or internal approval
• Rapid turnaround capacity for urgent instructions
EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS
· University of St Andrews — MA (Hons) Ancient History
· City University — CPE
· College of Law — LPC
· Admitted as a Solicitor — 2004
University
Accredited Legal
Long Experience
Data Compliance
University of St Andrews — MA (Hons) Ancient History
- City University — CPE
- College of Law — LPC
Over 22 Years of Post-Qualification Experience
Registered for UK Data Protection and GDPR Standards
Key Groups
I provide specialized legal drafting for professional sectors involved in mental capacity law, ensuring that every submission meets the rigorous standards required by the Court of Protection.
Legal
Supporting Law firms and Solicitors who require outsourced technical drafting for complex COP bundles, witness statements, and deputy applications to streamline their internal case management.
PA
Working with Professional Deputies and Case Managers to prepare precise annual reports and specialized applications for property and affairs management that meet the Office of the Public Guardian standards.
Local Authority
Assisting Social Workers and Departmental Heads with Section 21A DoLS litigation, Care Act assessments, and capacity disputes that require immediate judicial attention and filing-ready documents.
Urgent work (subject to availability)
Standard turnaround is included within fixed fees.
48-hour turnaround: +25%
Same-day turnaround: +50%
Mark as: URGENT COP INSTRUCTION
Instructions Checklist
- Capacity assessments
- Best interests decisions
- Care Act assessments
- Safeguarding reports
- MHA 1983 advice (inc MCA interface)
- Placement and transition plans
Acceptance of urgent instructions is subject to availability. Please include all available supporting documentation with your initial email.
Solo Counsel
Ruairi Wilson, Lead Solicitor
As the sole drafter at Crownstone, I bring over two decades of legal expertise to every case. I am an asset to any legal team requiring technical accuracy in mental capacity litigation.
Specializing in the Mental Capacity Act and Court of Protection since 2012, I focus on technical drafting and advisory work, delivering filing-ready documents for complex welfare and financial applications.
Direct Support and Contact
I personally ensure that all instructions are processed efficiently, documentation is managed securely, and communication between Crownstone and you remains seamless throughout the drafting process.
Expert Review and Accuracy
I personally ensure every drafted order and application is subjected to rigorous quality control, checking for adherence to the latest practice directions and specific court requirements before final delivery.
Contact & Process
HOW TO INSTRUCT
Please email:
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Brief case summary
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Type of application required
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Deadline
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Supporting documentation
Standard turnaround included in all fees.
Contact
Telephone: 020 8675 1066
wilsonco@crownstonecopdrafting.co.uk
Subject line for urgent matters: URGENT COP INSTRUCTION