The Autumn Budget 2024 introduces several reforms to the existing inheritance tax framework, discussed by solicitor Georgia Contos from our Private Client team.
Freezing the inheritance tax threshold
When you pass away, your estate (everything you own less any debts you have) benefits from what is called a ‘nil-rate band’. This is the value you ...
In the dynamic world of legal services, staying ahead of the curve is essential. Equally, legislation, guidelines, and legal terminology can be confusing for those who don't work in law.
Hugh Jones Solicitors is proud to offer specialised training in our areas of expertise, and we regularly present sessions for Local Authorities, other solicitor...
At Hugh Jones Solicitors, we always strive for excellence, and this past month has been particularly rewarding as our firm has been recognised across a trio of highly regarded legal directories and awards.
We are thrilled to announce that Hugh Jones Solicitors has been named the Boutique Private Client Team of the Year at the British Wills and ...
This week saw the publication of the legal directory Legal 500 2025, and we’re proud to continue to rank in the top spot for personal tax, trusts, and probate for another year.
Hugh Jones retains his position in the Hall of Fame, remaining one of just a few regional practitioners to receive the accolade.
Once again, our Managing Director Liz Hug...
Manchester-based law firm Hugh Jones Solicitors has appointed a new director as part of its latest recruitment drive.
The boutique Court of Protection expert has welcomed Dale Shimwell to the firm and to the board in his new role as director of the private client team. Dale is an experienced private client practitioner who qualified in 2012 an...
The British Wills and Probate Awards 2024 www.britishwillsandprobateawards.co.uk.
We have once more been recognised for our commitment to innovation, service excellence, client experience and expertise having been shortlisted at a prestigious national awards ceremony in both the Court of Protection and Private Client categories.
Firms shortliste...
Due to growing demand, we’re proud to announce that Hugh Jones Solicitors is recruiting.
We’re looking for two Court of Protection Executives and one Court of Protection Case Worker to join our esteemed team of specialists. We are the nation's leading firm of independent Court of Protection solicitors.
Why Choose Hugh Jones Solicitors?
Founded b...
Hugh Jones Solicitors, has promoted several team members and welcomed a new director to the board.
We've promoted Catherine Eassom to director following four successful years at Hugh Jones Solicitors working within the Court of Protection department. Catherine is also Head of the Expert Witness team and has an established expert witness practi...
Our Court of Protection team has been shortlisted again for Private Client Team of the Year 2024 in the prestigious Manchester Legal Awards. This follows wins of the same award in 2017 and 2020 – a fantastic demonstration of our team’s continued excellence.
Head of team, Chris Gallagher said:
‘I’m very proud of the team’s achievements – our ent...
January has drawn to a close, and after a bumper year in 2023, we’re well back into the swing of things with what promises to be another busy 12 months.
Alongside business as usual, we’re currently focused on growing the team to respond to continued demand for our Court of Protection, private client, and HR expertise. We’ll be out and about at m...
