Coram Chambers barrister Kyle Squire will be a featured speaker at the CoPPA National Conference 2026. The event takes place on Tuesday, 6 October at the Royal College of Surgeons in London.
Key information about the conference
The theme for this year’s event is Practical Challenges in the Court of Protection. The Honourable Mrs Justice Theis, Vice President of the Court of Protection, will deliver the opening address. Other sessions will cover topics such as deprivation of liberty, statutory funding, health and welfare deputyships, and practical problems in capacity assessments.
Kyle will present with Emma Sutton KC. Their session, titled ‘From Cradle to Care Home: Redefining Confinement Across the Lifespan After AGNI,’ will examine how the concept of confinement is evolving across different age groups.
Other speakers include:
- Stephanie Kaye, Clarion Solicitors
- Holly Chantler, Morr & Co
- Arianna Kelly, 39 Essex Street Chambers
- Alex Rook, Rook Irwin Sweeney
- Dr James Warner, Consultant Psychiatrist
- Jordan Holland, 5 Stone Buildings
- Sheree Green, Greenchurch Legal Services Ltd
- Rachel Gaffney, Freeths
- Sandra Paul, Kingsley Napley
- Fay Collinson, Kings Chambers
Booking details
Conference registration begins at 9.00am, with sessions running from 9.30am to 5.00pm. Ticket prices are £120 for CoPPA members, £170 for non-members, and £50 for voluntary, local authority, and not for profit organisations (limited availability). The ticket price includes refreshments and lunch. To book, email admin@coppagroup.org.
Note: CoPPA is committed to accessibility. If cost prevents you from attending, contact them in confidence to discuss options.
