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Provided by Brian Bacon
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.
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
Law Society; BABICM
Spoken at various seminars including, Headfirst annual conference; Private Client Section conferences; barristers' chambers; Headway Annual Deputy day.
Married with three children. Lives in Reigate, Surrey. Involved with the local church, interests include squash, running, hiking, and generally being outdoors.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.