St John's Buildings

Family - ChildrenCrimePersonal InjuryCompany and Commercial

Jessica practises in the fields of Family Law and Personal Injury.

Jessica has acted for parents and other parties in public law proceedings. She has appeared on behalf of parties at contested interim hearings, directions/review hearings, Issue Resolution Hearings and Final Hearings.

Jessica regularly acts for parents at all stages of private law proceedings. Jessica has experience of dealing with disputes relating to residence and contact (Child Arrangements Order applications). Jessica has also dealt with cases involving applications for Specific Issue Orders and Non-Molestation Orders.

Jessica undertakes work both in an advisory role and at court hearings. She regularly acts for both Claimants and Defendants at small claim and fast track hearings. Jessica has experience of representing Claimants and Defendants at a range of civil applications, Infant Settlement Hearings, MOJ Stage 3 Hearings and Disposal Hearings. Jessica regularly provides advice on quantum and has experience of drafting pleadings.

Jessica studied Law at the University of Newcastle upon Tyne (LLB Law First Class Honours). She completed the Bar Vocational Course at Manchester Metropolitan University (Very Competent). Jessica was called to the Bar by Lincoln’s Inn in 2010. She received the Hardwicke Award from Lincoln’s Inn. Jessica completed her pupillage at St John’s Buildings in September 2012 under the supervision of Penelope Stanistreet and Rachael Harrison.

Family Law Bar Association Personal Injury Bar Association North Eastern Circuit Criminal Bar Association