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 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.
‘Chris Jones is a fantastic practitioner, with expert knowledge of his subject, and a cool and calm demeanour that clients and other professionals appreciate.’
‘We met Chris Jones and from the start felt comfortable that he would give us guide us through the mysteries of probate. This was important so the procedure ran smoothly. He explained everything clearly.’
‘Their ability to assess a situation and clearly its explain implications and arising advice is second to none.’
Legal 500 Guide
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'.