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Jennifer MacLeod

Jennifer MacLeod

Position

Jennifer MacLeod is a leading junior barrister who is particularly sought after for her experience in complex, challenging and high-profile litigation.  She has a wide ranging practice, with substantial expertise in human rights, public, and competition law.

Jennifer frequently appears in the High Court, Competition Appeal Tribunal (CAT), the Court of Appeal, the Supreme Court, the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU), the European Court of Human Rights (ECtHR), and other international tribunals.

She is particularly experienced in acting unled, as her practice entails a mixture of led work and work as sole advocate, both domestically and internationally.  She acts for a range of clients, from multinational corporations to government and public bodies, NGOs and private individuals.

Full professional details can be found at www.brickcourt.co.uk

Career

Jennifer has been a tenant at Brick Court Chambers since the successful completion of her pupillage in 2014. Prior to her pupillage, Jennifer worked for the UN, for the University of the Witwatersrand and for a number of NGOs.

She was a founding board member of Lawyers against Abuse and is a current board member of JUSTICE.

Memberships

ALBA, BEG, COMBAR, LCLCBA, JUSTICE, Liberty, HRLA.

Education

Cambridge University 2009, BA Law (First Class); Harvard Law School 2010, LL.M; City Law School 2013, BPTC (Outstanding).

Called to the Bar in England and Wales (2013), Ireland (2018) and New York (2013) (NY non-practising).

Mentions

London Bar

Administrative law and human rights

Leading junior4
Jennifer MacLeod –Brick Court Chambers 'Jennifer is extremely intelligent and she applies her formidable intellect to every case in which she is involved. She has a phenomenal work ethic.'
London Bar

Competition

Leading junior3
Jennifer MacLeod –Brick Court Chambers ‘Jenny is a future star of the competition law Bar. A thoughtful advocate and a tenacious cross-examiner.’
London Bar

Group litigation

Leading junior3
Jennifer MacLeod  – Brick Court Chambers ‘Jennifer has exceptional people skills. She can lead and play a supportive role, as the case and team requires. She is also an excellent lawyer -  an analytical and creative thinker.' 
London Bar

Inquests and inquiries

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Jennifer MacLeod – Brick Court Chambers ‘Jennifer is a stellar advocate and advisor. Her instincts are always spot on.'