Jennifer joined Chambers in 2023 following the successful completion of her pupillage in Business & Property and Housing Law under the supervision of Paul Whatley, Head of Housing. She has experience in both court and paper-based advocacy and advice across these practice areas.
Jennifer undertakes a wide variety of drafting and advocacy work including applications, small claims and fast track trials. In Housing, this includes possession, anti-social behaviour, disrepair and homelessness and allocations. In Business and Property, this includes contractual disputes, tenancy deposits, money claims, party wall issues , TOLATA disputes and professional negligence. She is a member of the Attorney General’s Junior Junior Panel.
Immediately prior to pupillage, Jennifer worked in commercial property and asset management. She previously worked for a housing charity and as a judicial assistant to a Circuit Judge.
Particular areas of expertise include
Possession claims
Antisocial behaviour injunctions and committals
Disrepair claims
Environmental Protection Act claims
Homelessness and allocations
Jennifer takes a pragmatic approach to issues and is happy to advise on any proposed claim or defence. She regularly deals with possession claims with a wide variety of defences, including those brought under the Equality Act 2010. Acting for social landlords she has secured many antisocial behaviour injunctions and works with clients to present the strongest case on any committal. She also undertakes judicial review work in relation to homelessness and allocations.
Particular areas of expertise include
Commercial leases and forfeiture
Contractual disputes
Party wall issues
Residential possession claims
Professional negligence
Jennifer is happy to act from the start of any potential claim, taking a practical view and ensuring that the best possible commercial outcome is achieved. She is frequently instructed on initial drafting as well as trial advocacy. As well as advising on landlord and tenant issues in both residential and commercial settings, she has experience of professional negligence work, particularly in relation to surveyors and solicitors.
PDSL and International Mediation Institute accredited mediator
BPP University Cohen Excellence Award
BPP University Career Guarantee Scholarship
Middle Temple Jules Thorn Scholarship
LLM in Bar Practice (University of Law) Distinction
Graduate Diploma in Law (BPP University) Commendation
The Honourable Society of the Middle Temple
The Chancery Bar Association
The Northern Circuit
Attorney General's Junior Junior Panel
Having enjoyed a previous career as a classical musician, in her spare time Jennifer still enjoys music, as well as hillwalking and playing hockey.
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