Chris is a solicitor in the Trusts & Estates team. He assists clients in planning for their futures, including preparing wills, powers of attorney and setting up trusts. He assists clients in planning with their properties, making gifts in a tax effective way and preparing deeds of variation to redirect inherited money. Chris’ focus is on finding solutions to protecting assets including in daunting situations where the family dynamics are complex.
Chris Jones listened with empathy and understanding which I appreciated when trying to change my will on several occasions. Once again it was dealt with efficiently and quickly.
2022 Legal 500 Guide
Chris grew up in Cambridgeshire and after studying Philosophy at the University of Liverpool, he completed his GDL and LPC with BPP University. He joined Barr Ellison in September 2017 after two years with the Home Office.
In a previous life, Chris worked as a Systems Engineer in the Science Park.
Barr Ellison LLP joins the ranking due to the strength of its personal wealth practice, which acts for world-renowned academics, high-net-worth individuals and business owners, as well as advising Cambridge colleges on private client matters. The firm is ‘extremely efficient and quick to deal with the work'.