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 int he Court process.
She accepts direct access instructions.
Notable cases include:
Re D (children) [2011] EWCA Civ 1743 -Western Circuit • Regional Bar
Jennifer Swan – Pump Court Chambers ‘Jennifer has a level-headed approach to dealing with clients, even in highly sensitive and emotional proceedings. She gives professional advice in a manner that is understandable to clients and presents cases to the court calmly, clearly and effectively.'