Chris Jones Personal Wealth Solicitor at Barr Ellison Law

Chris Jones

Personal Wealth Associate

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.

Recommended Lawyer Legal 500 2024Chris 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.
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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 Law Leading Legal 500 Firm 2024Barr 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'.
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The personal wealth practice at Barr Ellison LLP guides clients ‘through all the complexities of probate and existing trusts in a way that is efficient, sympathetic, and speedy‘. The firm handles a large volume of private client work for academics and, through its office in Addenbrookes Hospital, doctors and consultants.
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Barr Ellison has a “family feel” about its practice. It is very professional but at the same time is committed to tailoring its services for the needs of the individual client. Each matter is treated with the same respect and attention to detail. The last twelve months have been a test for everyone and Barr Ellison have still been able to deliver their product effectively to their clients.
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There is a real team ethos within Barr Ellison and this operates in a seamless manner for both clients and professional connections. There is a great depth of expertise that is nonetheless expressed in engaging and client-friendly terms, giving great confidence that objectives and priorities are completely understood, so that thorough advice across a wide variety of matters is effectively provided.
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