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Provided by Brian Bacon

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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.

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Court of Protection: Property & Affairs - UK-wide

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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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