Catherine Frost
Catherine Frost is a Senior Associate (Chartered Legal Executive) in our court of protection team.
Catherine qualified with the Chartered Institute of Legal Executives in 2012 and became an authorised practitioner in 2018. She joined Birketts in March 2020 and she has developed a strong reputation for advising on sensitive and often complex Court of Protection matters.
She acts as a professional deputy and attorney, managing financial affairs for individuals who are unable to do so themselves. She also advises and supports clients who retain capacity, ensuring they are able to make informed and well-structured decisions about their finances.
Catherine has extensive experience advising on a wide range of Court of Protection applications, including the appointment of deputies, statutory Wills, and the authorisation of gifts. She also advises clients in contested proceedings, providing clear and strategic guidance in challenging situations.
Clients value Catherine’s ability to deliver clear, practical advice and her meticulous approach to managing complex matters. She is known for combining technical expertise with a calm, sensitive manner, particularly where family dynamics or high-value decisions are involved.
Catherine is based in our Ipswich office.
Recent work highlights
Contentious statutory will application
Acted for the deputy of a young adult with complex needs in relation to statutory will proceedings. The matter was highly contentious and involved a substantial estate following a clinical negligence award. Through effective collaboration with all parties, including the Official Solicitor, Catherine achieved a successful resolution without the need for a final court hearing.
Uncontentious statutory will and gift application
Advised a deputy on complex applications for a statutory Will and lifetime gifting, requiring the careful balancing of competing family interests, charitable objectives, and long-term financial planning in line with Court of Protection principles.
Application for the removal of attorneys
Acted for family members in contested Court of Protection proceedings seeking the removal of attorneys for acting outside their powers. Catherine successfully advised the family, securing a favourable outcome and avoiding the need for further litigation.
Experience & education
2020 Joined Birketts
2018 Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Legal Executives
2014 – 2020 Ellisons Solicitors
2007 – 2014 Ashton Legal
Areas of Expertise
Accreditations
Chartered Institute of Legal Executives
Fellow
Professional Deputies Forum (PDF)
Deputy Member
Dementia Friend
Member
Insights
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Re HB [2026] EWCA Civ 960: a turning point for personal welfare deputyships?legal updateRe HB [2026] EWCA Civ 960: a turning point for personal welfare deputyships?
Catherine Frost5 Aug 2026 -
Abuse of authority: why choosing your attorneys is vitally importantlegal updateAbuse of authority: why choosing your attorneys is vitally important
Jessica Thurston, Catherine Frost10 Jun 2026 -
Dementia Action Week: legal guidance on supporting individuals with dementialegal updateDementia Action Week: legal guidance on supporting individuals with dementia
Jessica Thurston, Catherine Frost21 May 2026
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Key considerations for vulnerable adults who are in a dispute concerning jointly owned propertylegal updateKey considerations for vulnerable adults who are in a dispute concerning jointly owned property
Stephanie Butler, Catherine Frost14 Aug 2024
