LAWYER PROFILE

Brian Bacon

UK 2026

Thomson Snell & Passmore

Ranked in 1 practice area

Court of Protection: Property & Affairs

UK-wide

12 years ranked

About

Provided by Thomson Snell & Passmore

Practice Areas

Brian is Head of Department for the highly regarded Court of Protection team at Thomson Snell and Passmore, and a Director in the firm's trust corporation. He acts as deputy in high value catastrophic injury cases, dealing with all aspects of Court of Protection work, including contentious and non-contentious deputyship and statutory will applications. Brian regularly acts as an expert witness, preparing report (for both claimant and defendant litigation lawyers) in respect of costs in Court of Protection cases. He acts as a professional trustee, advising on personal injury trusts and related work where there may be issues of borderline capacity.

Career

Joined Thomson Snell & Passmore in 2000, following 4 years at a high street practice. Brian studied whilst working. Fellow of ILEX in 2003. Admitted as a solicitor in 2006; became a partner in 2011 and Head of Department in 2019

Professional Memberships

Law Society; BABICM

Publications

Spoken at various seminars including, Headfirst annual conference; Private Client Section conferences; barristers' chambers; Headway Annual Deputy day.

Personal

Married with three children. Lives in Reigate, Surrey. Involved with the local church, interests include squash, running, hiking, and generally being outdoors.

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

Chambers Guide to the Legal Profession

Court of Protection: Property & Affairs - UK-wide

Band 1

Individual Editorial

Brian Bacon is a highly regarded property and affairs practitioner with significant expertise advising on best interest and capacity matters involving substantial assets. He frequently acts as professional deputy, while also assisting with LPAs and providing expert witness statements.

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Strengths

Provided by Chambers

Brian is a highly responsive deputy who can navigate the most complex client matters with ease. He always places the client at the centre of his work.
Court of Protection: Property & AffairsChambers Guide to the Legal Profession
Brian is an exceptional individual, who has the ability to give each client his time. He is a knowledgeable and compassionate lawyer who has extensive knowledge and experience within his field.
Court of Protection: Property & AffairsChambers Guide to the Legal Profession
Brian is a legend in the field. He is incredibly experienced, calm, kind and brilliant at quickly building and then maintaining rapport and trust with vulnerable clients and their families.
Court of Protection: Property & AffairsChambers Guide to the Legal Profession