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Jacqueline Lean

Jacqueline Lean

Position

Jacqueline has the classic Landmark practice, encompassing all matters concerning the use and development of land.

Jacqueline has significant experience of planning and infrastructure projects, and is particularly well placed to advise on the real property, and landlord and tenant issues, which may need to be addressed when promoting, or implementing, proposed development. Similarly, she regularly advises on property matters, which include an interface with planning, environmental, regulatory or ratings issues.

Her cross-discipline practice is illustrated most clearly by her involvement in the HS2 project, which has including promoting both the Phase 1 and Phase 2A Bills through Parliament; the legal challenges to the decision to proceed with the project and application of land acquisition policies, non-statutory compensation schemes and the Compensation Code.

Jacqueline has acted as sole, or junior, counsel in Courts and tribunals at all levels, including the Supreme Court, the Aarhus Compliance Committee, and Parliamentary Select Committees.

Education

Qualifications

• BA in Law, Clare College, Cambridge in 2005

• LL.M. the University of Chicago Law School in 2006

Scholarships

• University of Cambridge-University of Chicago Gaylord-Donnelley Scholar

• Gray’s Inn Prince of Wales Scholarship during her BVC year

• Senior scholar of the Inn during her pupillage year (Reid Scholarship)

Memberships

• Parliamentary Bar Mess

• Planning and Environmental Bar Association (Elected Committee Member)

• Property Bar Association

• United Kingdom Environmental Law Association

Publications

• A Practical Guide to Mortgage Possession Proceedings

Mentions

London Bar

Planning

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Jacqueline Lean – Landmark Chambers ‘Jacqueline has the ability to absorb instructions and materials at a fast pace and develop a robust strategy in preparing for advocacy. Jacqueline is highly rated by clients for her can-do attitude.’