Carmel is a partner and solicitor with a wealth of experience in supporting the mentally and physically vulnerable and their families, to achieve the best outcomes.
Carmel Walsh is an experienced Court of Protection solicitor. Her legal practice has developed from negotiating complex, high-value settlements in serious injury and clinical negligence claims to supporting vulnerable and injured clients in financial Court of Protection matters and personal injury trusts.
Carmel advises clients on:
Carmel is also a court-appointed deputy and professional trustee and the treasurer for the charity Headway York. She is also a member of the Professional Deputies Forum, a network created to share knowledge, legal updates, and best practices among solicitors who act as court-appointed deputies.
Carmel combines her extensive legal knowledge with a client-focused and empathetic approach. She works closely with families, case managers, therapists, financial advisers and litigation solicitors to provide comprehensive solutions that protect her clients’ best interests.
Carmel's focus is on achieving the best outcomes for the individual while safeguarding long-term wellbeing and financial security. Her aim is to support vulnerable and injured individuals to make important decisions about their future and to lead an independent and fulfilled life, as far as possible.
Client care, independence, and financial security are the core of Carmel's approach, while acknowledging all her clients have different circumstances and needs.
Carmel has been helping vulnerable children, adults, and their families for over 25 years.
Carmel has secured multi-million-pound settlements which has helped to develop her experience with the many challenging issues facing clients and their families after injury. Her experience has allowed her to gain significant insight and a deeper understanding of the life-changing and lifelong impact of serious injury.
Carmel is a court-appointed deputy, managing the long-term finances of vulnerable individuals. Combining legal guidance with practical support, Carmel assists vulnerable clients to maintain financial security and independence. She also provides litigation support to individuals during the claims process, offering comprehensive advice that addresses their legal, financial, and personal needs, instilling confidence and peace of mind.
'Very professional but more importantly to me a very friendly and personal approach. Carmel was fantastic from start to finish, I cannot thank her enough.'
Professional deputyship client
'Having worked closely with Pryers Solicitors for eight years as a case manager I feel that they are deeply committed to supporting children and their families. Communication has always been excellent, and they are driven to obtain the best outcomes for the client and their family.'
Angela MCase Manager
Last week marked Action for Brain Injury Week, an annual awareness campaign led by Headway, a charity dedicated to improving life after brain injury. This year’s theme, “We See You”, highlights the isolation and loneliness that many brain injury survivors and their families experience every day.
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Welcoming Shanice Blackwood-Martin, Zoe Gospel and Sian Thompson to the Pryers team.