Chris is excellent. He is very pragmatic and solution-orientated. He is very clever, good in the courtroom, has brilliant cross-examination skills and is so good with clients.’ ‘He is very down to earth with clients, and has a good sense of humour and puts clients at ease.’ “

Chambers UK 2024, Chancery

Christopher is a chancery and commercial specialist with particular emphasis on trust litigation and advice, contentious and non-contentious probate applications, real property litigation (particularly in relation to easements, restrictive covenants and contracts for the sale of land) and commercial and agricultural landlord and tenant disputes. He also regularly advises on professional negligence claims, particularly in relation to claims against solicitors, accountants and tax consultants in relation to negligent conveyancing and tax advice as well as being a trained mediator.

Christopher is consistently recommended as a leading junior in Chambers UK and Legal 500.

Christopher is also a qualified mediator.

Directory Quotes

Chris is very confident in court and in advocacy situations generally. He is assertive and helpful in mediations and has a very down-to-earth manner with clients.”

The Legal 500 2024, Chancery, Probate, and Tax

A strong cross-examiner who is very confident in court.”

The Legal 500 2024, Agriculture

Christopher with experience of contentious agricultural landlord and tenant matters. He is quite good at looking at the bigger picture. He has a very good way with the clients.”

Chambers UK 2024, Agriculture & Rural Affairs

Christopher is a strong junior who handles property-related matters within his broader chancery practice. He is brilliant.”

Chambers UK 2024, Real Estate Litigation

Christopher gives clear advice on the issues and strategy.”

The Legal 500 2024, Property and Construction

Chris is great on his feet – a real show stopper.’ ‘He is amazing at consolidating down information and presenting it in a fashion which puts across the client’s strongest possible case.’ ‘Christopher can explain a tricky concept or issue in an understandable and relevant way. That is a valuable skill.”

Chambers UK 2023, Chancery

Chris is a strong junior who handles property-related matters within his broader chancery practice’. ‘His manner with clients is exemplary. He has a good grasp of complex legal issues and his advice is always sensible and commercially aware.”

Chambers UK 2023, Real Estate Litigation

Christopher is always a joy to work with.’ ‘He has a good court presence and is very good with clients.’ Chris provides good practical advice on complex property matters.”

Chambers UK 2023, Agriculture & Rural Affairs

Christopher has great technical knowledge and an excellent grasp of the law. He is very personable and builds very good client rapport.”

Legal 500 2023, Property and Construction

A junior who is very good on his feet in court, and has an excellent manner with clients.”

Legal 500 2023, Commercial Litigation

Christopher 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 is very personable, approachable, very easy to deal with and good on his feet.”

LEGAL 500 2022, CHANCERY, PROBATE AND TAX

He never shies away from the difficult issues, and provides forthright and pragmatic advice.”

LEGAL 500 2022, COMMERCIAL LITIGATION

Christopher is a very talented advocate who is quick on his feet. Clients find him very easy to work with.”

LEGAL 500 2022, PROPERTY AND CONSTRUCTION

He is easy to work with and is liked by clients. He understands agricultural issues and is able to therefore hit the ground running on new cases we bring him.”

LEGAL 500 2022, AGRICULTURE

He’s compelling on his feet and commercially astute.”

CHAMBERS UK 2022, REAL ESTATE LITIGATION

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

He is very pragmatic, gives sensible advice and has a good rapport with the client.” “He is great to work with and really friendly.”

CHAMBERS UK 2022, AGRICULTURE

Clients appreciate how quick Chris is to understand the key issues…He shows attention to detail and is realistic in his advice. He is a confident performer. ‘He is able to put people at ease and explain things in simple terms.”

CHAMBERS UK 2021, CHANCERY

Christopher is very personable, approachable, very easy to deal with and good on his feet.”

Legal 500 2022, CHANCERY, PROBATE, AND TAX

He never shies away from the difficult issues, and provides forthright and pragmatic advice.”

Legal 500 2022, COMMERCIAL LITIGATION

Christopher is a very talented advocate who is quick on his feet. Clients find him very easy to work with.”

Legal 500 2022, PROPERTY AND CONSTRUCTION

He is easy to work with and is liked by clients. He understands agricultural issues and is able to therefore hit the ground running on new cases we bring him.”

Legal 500 2022, AGRICULTURE

Client Quotes

“Chris was such a true professional all the way, having never come across a case like mine, and the chances of succeeding were low on the day. However, Chris stood his ground and made my case to all concerned very clear. Whilst it was an upsetting time, Chris showed great empathy towards me and my witnesses – thank you so much. I hope my case, can or will be, used in the future to help others in the same situation.”

Mrs Pauline Stanton

Seminars & Events

  • Qualifications & awards:

    • 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
  • Additional information:

    Christopher has delivered the following seminars:

    • Agricultural Law
    • Break clauses in commercial leases
    • Removing trustees and PRs
    • Statutory will applications in light of Re JC; D v JC [2012] WTLR 1211
    • Donatio mortis causa
    • Good faith in property contracts
    • Overage: a practical guide
    • Statutory Wills
    • Removing personal representatives
    • Kernott v Jones
    • Lack of knowledge and approval post RSPCA v Gill
    • Testamentary capacity
    • Property co-ownership: life, death and insolvency
    • Contentious issues arising in the administration of estates: beddoe applications
    • Land adjudication proceedings
    • Contentious issues arising in the administration of estates
    • Enforcing guarantees in commercial leases
    • Insolvency and commercial tenants
    • Contentious trusts and probate
    • Claims under the inheritance (Provision for Family and Dependants) Act 1975
  • 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.