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British Wills and Probate Awards 2025

25 August 2025
We are delighted to say that we have been shortlisted in both categories we entered this year – Private Client Firm of the Year (Boutique) and Court of Protection Team of the Year, in the British Wills and Probate Awards 2025.  Managing Director Liz Hughes said ‘This is the second year in a row that we have been shortlisted in both categories,  ...

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Series of Promotions for Hugh Jones Solicitors

19 June 2025
  We are pleased to announce that the firm has promoted several team members across key departments, including two new directors. Kirsty Morley and Rachel Duxbury have both become directors of the Hugh Jones Trust Corporation and will support the firm in making deputyship decisions.  Four team members have also been promoted to associate: Lasha...

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Hugh Jones Solicitors Raises Record Amount for Will Aid

28 January 2025
Hugh Jones Solicitors has once again pledged its support to seven charities by participating in the Will Aid scheme, raising more than ever. The firm has participated in the Will Aid scheme for several years. Every November, it helps raise vital donations by writing basic wills and waiving its usual fee. Instead, it invites clients to make an u...

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Celebrating Excellence at Hugh Jones Solicitors

17 October 2024
 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 ...

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Legal 500 2025 - The results are in

03 October 2024
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...

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New Director for Hugh Jones Solicitors - Meet Dale Shimwell

25 September 2024
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...

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HJS shortlisted for the British Wills and Probate Awards 2024

01 September 2024
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...

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Hugh Jones Solicitors is Hiring – Join our Growing Team of Experts

15 August 2024
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...

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Hugh Jones Solicitors’ Culture Praised by Lexcel in Recent Audit

12 December 2023
Last month, the firm was audited by Lexcel as part of maintaining the quality mark for client care, compliance and practice management. Lexcel is The Law Society of England and Wales' accreditation, designed to recognise law firms committed to legal excellence. First launched in 1998, the Lexcel accreditation is a sign of quality, showcasing fir...

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Government cuts leave families frustrated and distressed

12 September 2023
After the loss of a loved one, the last thing many would want is to battle through emails and voicemails for months on end in order to receive a grant of probate. Unfortunately, due to the growing probate delays, this is the reality for thousands of people across the UK. Director and Head of Private Client, Charlotte Crawford, recently spoke to ...

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