Jody is very sharp and gives honest, direct and clear advice. His cross-examination is effective and to the point.”

The Legal 500 2025, DIVORCE & FINANCIAL REMEDY

Combining both family and trusts/probate expertise, Jody is able to undertake the full range of Court of Protection work. Unlike many barristers he undertakes both ‘property and affairs’ and ‘welfare’ work.

Recently he has represented family members in disputes concerning:

  • The validity of lasting and enduring powers of attorney
  • Where the donee of a power of attorney was accused of stealing money from the incapacitated person
  • Where the mentally incapacitated person had been taken abroad and there was a dispute about whether they should return to the UK
  • Who a mentally incapacitated person should live with

Jody has also been instructed by both local authorities and care providers, as well as family members and the Official Solicitor in disputes concerning:

  • Allegations of abuse by carers
  • The Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards regime
  • Whether a mentally incapacitated person should live at home or in care
  • Contact with a mentally incapacitated person in care

Jody is a qualified mediator – see mediation CV for further details.

Directory Quotes

Jody is a very brainy and a bright character. He is hugely intelligent and good at difficult problems. He is calm and authoritative. He holds the court’s attention with his sensible approach and is equally good with clients.”

Chambers UK 2024, Family: Matrimonial Finance

Jody is a hugely intelligent junior whose advocacy is compelling.”

The Legal 500 2023, Divorce & Financial Remedy

Jody is stellar in advising clients on the complexities of child maintenance matters.”

The Legal 500 2022, Divorce and Financial Remedy

He is very good and to the point.”

CHAMBERS UK 2022, Family/Matrimonial

A technical wizard when it comes to child maintenance legislation.”

The Legal 500 2020, FAMILY AND CHILDREN LAW

Focuses his practice on matrimonial finance issues. He often appears in divorce proceedings involving family trusts. He is also active in matters related to child support. ‘He knows the regulations inside out.’ “

Chambers UK 2019, Family/Matrimonial

  • Qualifications & awards:

    • 2011 STEP Diploma in Trusts and Estates
    • 2005 BVC & CPE, Inns of Court School of Law
    • 2002 MA in Modern History, Distinction, University of York
    • 2001 BA (Hons.) in History, First Class, Bristol University.
      2004 Inner Temple Major Scholar (BVC)
    • 2003 Inner Temple Major Scholar (CPE)
    • 2001 George Hare Leonard Prize from Bristol University for best degree in year

  • Professional memberships:

    • Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners (STEP, Full Member)
    • Chancery Bar Association
    • Family Law Bar Association
    • Western Circuit

  • Jody Atkinson is regulated by the Bar Standards Board (BSB) and holds a current practising certificate. If you are not satisfied with the service provided, please read here.