Chris is a Director of Hugh Jones Solicitors and the Head of the Court of Protection team.  

Chris is recognised nationally for his approach and expertise  - in the Legal 500 2027, he is listed as a 'Next Generation Partner'.

The individuals I have worked with at Hugh Jones Solicitors stand out for their blend of technical excellence, emotional intelligence, and absolute reliability. Chris Gallagher is a particularly impressive leader, combining authoritative Court of Protection expertise with a calm, reassuring manner that builds trust with clients and professionals alike. He has a strong strategic overview but remains closely engaged with the practical realities faced by families and protected parties. Legal 500 2027

Chris is also recognised in the Chambers and Partners 2027, an accolade only awarded to a small number of people in the profession. "Chris is personable, professional and always has the client's best interests in mind." 

Client testimonials:

‘Chris Gallagher is a true gentleman who has always made us feel at ease in sometimes difficult circumstances. A top lawyer!’ (Legal 500 2025)

Chris is heavily involved in the  management of deputyships of our clients who lack capacity. He works closely with the team at HJS and other professionals involved in the clients' financial, legal, care and welfare matters. He has much experience in working with brain injured clients and their families to try and ensure their property and affairs are managed as effectively as possible and he also regularly advises family members who are lay deputies, in their duties.

His work includes involvement in all manner of property and affairs  applications to the Court of Protection,  including applications for the appointment of both lay and professional deputies, gift applications, statutory wills and application to vary the authority of the deputy. He also has experience investigating the financial affairs of clients where there have been allegations of financial abuse or misappropriation of funds made against former attorneys or deputies. Chris is experienced in working on a range of complex contested Court of Protection cases including issues surrounding foreign property and jurisdiction, challenges to the validity of Enduring and Lasting Powers of Attorney and challenges to the appointment of and/or removal of deputies. Additionally, Chris also advises on social and healthcare funding disputes for protected parties, including bringing applications for judicial review in the Administrative Court. 

Chris is a graduate member of the Institute of Legal Executives.