# Case (Capacity to instruct). Furley Page LLP v KFL \[2025\] EWHC 1703 (SCCO)

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**Created:** [8 October 2025 12:00 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/case-capacity-to-instruct-furley-page-llp-v-kfl-2025-ewhc-1703-scco/4421 "2025-10-08T12:00:00Z")\
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— It was argued on behalf of KFL that he had lacked capacity to enter into a retainer so should not have to pay £71,850.64 in legal fees.

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Full details available at: [https://www.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/Furley\_Page\_LLP\_v\_KFL\_(2025)\_EWHC\_1703\_(SCCO)?id=081025-1200](https://www.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/Furley_Page_LLP_v_KFL_(2025)_EWHC_1703_(SCCO)?id=081025-1200)