Jacqueline Lean > Chambers of David Holland KC and Jenny Wigley KC > London, England > Barrister Profile

Chambers of David Holland KC and Jenny Wigley KC
Landmark Chambers
180 FLEET STREET
LONDON
EC4A 2HG
England

Position

Jacqueline has significant experience of planning and infrastructure projects, and is particularly well placed to advise on the real property, and landlord and tenant issues, which may need to be addressed when promoting, or implementing, proposed development. Similarly, she regularly advises on property matters, which include an interface with planning, environmental, regulatory or ratings issues.

Her cross-discipline practice is illustrated most clearly by her involvement in the HS2 project, which has including promoting both the Phase 1 and Phase 2A Bills through Parliament; the legal challenges to the decision to proceed with the project and application of land acquisition policies, non-statutory compensation schemes and the Compensation Code.

Jacqueline has acted as sole, or junior, counsel in Courts and tribunals at all levels, including the Supreme Court, the Aarhus Compliance Committee, and Parliamentary Select Committees.

Memberships

  • Parliamentary Bar Mess
  • Planning and Environmental Bar Association
  • Property Bar Association
  • United Kingdom Environmental Law Association

Education

Qualifications

  • BA in Law, Clare College, Cambridge in 2005
  • LL.M. the University of Chicago Law School in 2006

Scholarships

  • University of Cambridge-University of Chicago Gaylord-Donnelley Scholar
  • Gray’s Inn Prince of Wales Scholarship during her BVC year
  • Senior scholar of the Inn during her pupillage year (Reid Scholarship)

    Publications

    • A Practical Guide to Mortgage Possession Proceedings

 

Lawyer Rankings

London Bar > Environment

(Leading Juniors)Ranked: Tier 4

Jacqueline Lean – Landmark Chambers ‘Jacqueline is a precise and very sound advocate.’

London Bar > Planning

(Leading Juniors)Ranked: Tier 3

Jacqueline Lean Landmark Chambers ‘She is excellent at working alongside witnesses and ensuring they are prepared and with interacting with the underlying client, very good cross examination skills and is always polite and professional.’

London Bar > Local government (including rating law)

(Leading Juniors)Ranked: Tier 2

Jacqueline LeanLandmark Chambers ‘Jacqueline has exceptional advocacy skills in court.’