Bates Wells

Public & Regulatory; Charity & Social Enterprise

Jess is a Senior Associate working across the Public and Regulatory, and Charity and Social Enterprise teams at Bates Wells, advising on governance, international operations, election law and complex regulatory issues. She has particular expertise in helping NGOs navigate counter-terrorism and sanctions risks in challenging global environments.

Jess supports individuals and organisations facing regulatory intervention or operating under demanding statutory regimes, often in crisis situations involving conflict, disaster or sudden shifts in international relations.

Senior Associate, Bates Wells, 2023

Associate, Bates Wells, 2020

Solicitor, Bates Wells, 2017

Admitted as a solicitor in 2017

Trainee Solicitor, Bates Wells, 2015

Paralegal, Mishcon de Reya, 2014

Pro bono, Thomson Reuters Foundation

BPP, Legal Practice Course, 2013–2015

Cardiff University, Graduate Diploma in Law (Distinction), 2013

Cardiff University, English Literature (First class), 2012