Grace Serwanga
Managing associate
Grace is a managing associate in the Court of Protection team. She specialises in acting for clients who have suffered catastrophic injuries as a result of either medical negligence or personal injury and have been awarded or are due to receive a substantial compensation award.
She also provides advice and assistance on a broad spectrum of Court of Protection issues to lay and professional deputies and has a particular interest in complex and contentious finance and property matters including gift applications, contentious deputyship applications and statutory wills. In addition, she acts as an expert witness in litigation matters, preparing reports and acting as expert witness at trial in relation to Court of Protection costs.
I specialise in managing the property and affairs of clients who are unable to manage their affairs due to incapacity and in setting up and running personal injury trusts. I provide vulnerable clients and their families with the guidance they need to navigate complex issues such as applications to the Court of Protection.
Grace qualified as a solicitor in 2002 and has specialised in private client work since 2004. She joined Penningtons Manches Cooper in March 2020 where she has gained valuable experience in dealing with a wide range of matters including estate administration, trust management and a variety of applications to the Court of Protection.
She has been a full member of STEP, the world’s leading organization for private wealth professionals, since 2004. She is listed as a leading associate by the Legal 500 and ranked in Chambers UK. She is also a member of the Association of Lifetime Lawyers.
Recent work highlights
Significant judgment
Appointment of welfare deputies
Revocation of power of attorney
Contested deputyship application
External recognition
What people are saying
I feel privileged to have you all as part of the team and I truly value your commitment to ensuring that everything is handled with care.
Grace Serwanga supports clients who have suffered catastrophic injuries including brain injuries. She advises on a range of complex matters including statutory wills and gift applications.
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