Meet our team



Joanne Ford
Partner - Solicitor & Head of Court of Protection
0161 763 1000
jford@asthampsons.co.uk
Bury - Head Office
I am a Private Client Solicitor and Head of the Private Client Department at AST Hampsons.
I qualified as a solicitor in 2011, joined AST in 2016 and became a Partner in 2025.
I advise clients on a broad range of private client matters, including Wills, Probates (administering estates), Lasting Powers of Attorney and Court of Protection matters. I also act as a Professional Deputy and Professional Attorney for vulnerable clients.
I aim to provide clear, practical advice and to guide clients through what can often be complex or difficult circumstances.
Outside of work, I enjoy getting lost in a good book and spending time with my young family.









