Chris is an intelligent and approachable barrister with a very sensible approach in his legal opinions. He is quick to grasp the issues and is great on his feet.”

Chambers UK 2022, Chancery

Christopher advises on and appears in cases involving the Mental Capacity Act 2005 and the property and affairs jurisdiction of the Court of Protection.  He has a particular expertise in statutory will applications (in 2012 he appeared in Re JC; D v JC [2012] WTLR 1211), contested deputyship appointments and cases involving financial abuse of the vulnerable.

Christopher is regularly instructed on cases involving;

  • Applications for statutory wills and gifts
  • Allegations of financial abuse
  • Deputyship disputes – property and affairs and welfare deputies
  • LPAs and EPAs
  • Welfare/best interests decisions
  • Deprivation of liberty issues

  • Qualifications:

    • University of Bristol, LLB (Hons)
    • University of the West of England, Bar Vocational Course
    • Beddingfield Scholar at Gray’s Inn

  • Professional memberships:

    • Chancery Bar Association
    • The Society of Trust and Estates Practitioners (STEP)
    • Association of Contentious Trust And Probate Specialists (ACTAPS)
    • Agricultural Law Association
    • Property Bar Association

  • Christopher Jones is regulated by the Bar Standards Board (BSB) and holds a current practising certificate. If you are not satisfied with the service provided, please read here.