Miss Jennifer Swan > Chambers of Oba Nsugbe KC > London, England > Barrister Profile

Jennie worked for a Family law solicitors firm in the Midlands for several years before joining the Independent Bar. She specialises in all aspects of children law with particular emphasis on public, private and international work.  Jennie acts for Local Authorities, parents, children and intervenors in public law matters, including cases with an international element and where there are allegations of non-accidental injury, sexual abuse and neglect.  She has been instructed in connection with the Independent Inquiry into Child Sexual Abuse (IICSA).

In private law matters she is regularly instructed in serious and complex cases, including those on the ‘cusp’ of the public law jurisdiction, cases in which there are concurrent criminal proceedings and cases involving parental alienation.

Jennie has particular experience representing vulnerable clients, including victims of domestic violence, people with current or previous drugs/alcohol misuse issues, poor mental health and learning difficulties. She has experience working with adults who require specialist advocates to help them participate fully in the Court process.

Jennie is ranked as a Tier 1 Leading Junior in Legal 500 for Family and Children Law. She is described in the current edition as “tenacious, quick-thinking and persuasive” and “a strong advocate who provides realistic advice.”

She accepts direct access instructions.