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Jessica is instructed in all areas of family law and is developing a civil law practice. She is a passionate advocate, understanding that litigation is often a very emotional experience and is noted for providing her clients with a representative in whom they feel comfortable and confident. |
2009 Inner Temple call |
- Degree/University
- LLB Hons University College London
- Scholarships/awards/prizes
- Major Scholarship – Inner Temple
Duke of Edinburgh Award – Inner Temple
Student Group of the Year – Amnesty International UK (following first year of Presidency of the UCL AI society) - Memberships
- Family Law Bar Association
Human Rights Lawyers Association
Amnesty International - Areas of Practice
- Family Law
- Adoption
- Ancillary Relief
- Care Proceedings
- Children Act Matters
- Divorce, including recognition of foreign divorce
- Domestic Violence
- Trusts of Land
- Civil
- Contract and commercial disputes
- Harassment
- Landlord and Tenant
- Outside Interests
- Prior to pupillage Jessica undertook internships in South Africa and India working on women's and general human rights. She believes in the provision of legal services to all, providing pro bono advice at the Islington Legal Advice Centre. Outside of work she enjoys skiing, ballet and travel.