Barristers

Jodie Wildridge

Jodie Wildridge

Exchange Chambers, Yorkshire And The Humber

Work Department

Commercial, Property and Insolvency

Position

Jodie was called to the Bar in 2018 and became a tenant of Exchange Chambers in September 2020 following the successful completion of her pupillage.

Jodie has swiftly developed a strong practice encompassing insolvency and commercial work, in both the County Court and the High Court. In addition to accepting instructions in lower value matters, Jodie represents clients in claims at all track levels and has recent experience in high value, multi-track claims.

In addition to her Court experience, Jodie is regularly instructed to draft statements of case and applications across her practice areas; and often provides formal advice in respect of the same. Jodie has experience in dealing with cases from start to finish, and is happy to provide informal advice throughout the course of the proceedings.

Keeping abreast of updates to the law in her areas of practice, Jodie goes above and beyond to assist those instructing her by regularly publishing articles and offering webinars to ensure her knowledge is passed on.

Career

Called 2018

Languages

English

Memberships

Chancery Bar Association Northern Chancery Bar Association Northern Circuit Commercial Bar Association Association of Business Recovery Professionals (R3)

Education

Qualifications:

BPP, ‘Forensic accounting programme for legal professionals’ (2020)

Bar Professional Training Course (2018)

LLM International Banking and Finance Law (Distinction) – University of Leeds (2015)

LLB Law with French Law and Language (First Class) – University of Hull (2013)

Diploma in French Law- Université Pierre Mendès-France (2013)

Scholarships, Prizes and Awards:

Lord Denning Scholarship, The Honourable Society of Lincoln’s Inn (2016)

Hardwicke Entrance Award, The Honourable Society of Lincoln’s Inn (2016)

Head of School Dissertation Prize, Highest LLM Dissertation Mark, University of Leeds (2015)

Professional Graduate Scholarship, University of Leeds (2014)

Departmental Prize in Law, Highest LLB Degree Mark, University of Hull (2013)

Margaret Owen Barbeau Prize in Company Law, University of Hull (2013)

Ferens Scholarship, University of Hull (2009-2013)

Mentions

Northern Circuit • Regional Bar

Company and insolvency

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Jodie Wildridge – Exchange Chambers ‘Jodie is a go-to junior barrister. As well as being technically strong, she offers excellent client care and is formidable in court, her grasp of detail is very good, and she gets to grips with complex matters quickly.’