Jennifer MacLeod > Brick Court Chambers > London, England > Barrister Profile

Brick Court Chambers
7-8 ESSEX STREET
LONDON
WC2R 3LD
England

Position

Jennifer MacLeod is a leading junior barrister who is particularly sought after for her experience in complex, challenging and high-profile litigation.  She has a wide ranging practice, with substantial expertise in human rights, public, and competition law.

Jennifer frequently appears in the High Court, Competition Appeal Tribunal (CAT), the Court of Appeal, the Supreme Court, the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU), the European Court of Human Rights (ECtHR), and other international tribunals.

She is particularly experienced in acting unled, as her practice entails a mixture of led work and work as sole advocate, both domestically and internationally.  She acts for a range of clients, from multinational corporations to government and public bodies, NGOs and private individuals.

Full professional details can be found at www.brickcourt.co.uk

Career

Jennifer has been a tenant at Brick Court Chambers since the successful completion of her pupillage in 2014. Prior to her pupillage, Jennifer worked for the UN, for the University of the Witwatersrand and for a number of NGOs.

She was a founding board member of Lawyers against Abuse and is a current board member of JUSTICE.

Memberships

ALBA, BEG, COMBAR, LCLCBA, JUSTICE, Liberty, HRLA.

Education

Cambridge University 2009, BA Law (First Class); Harvard Law School 2010, LL.M; City Law School 2013, BPTC (Outstanding).

Called to the Bar in England and Wales (2013), Ireland (2018) and New York (2013) (NY non-practising).

Lawyer Rankings

London Bar > Competition

(Leading Juniors)Ranked: Tier 3

Jennifer MacLeodBrick Court ChambersJennifer has deep knowledge of competition law. She is a skilled communicator who provides insightful and well-reasoned advice to clients and persuasive arguments in court.’

London Bar > Administrative law and human rights

(Leading Juniors)Ranked: Tier 4

Jennifer MacLeodBrick Court ChambersShe is an intellectual force, able to turn to the most complex and novel areas with depth and deftness.’

London Bar > Group litigation

(Leading Juniors)Ranked: Tier 3

Jennifer MacLeod  – Brick Court ChambersA superb litigator. She is tactically astute and does not shrink from a fight.’

London Bar > Inquests and inquiries

(Leading Juniors)Ranked: Tier 5

Jennifer MacLeod – Brick Court ChambersAn outstanding and decisive junior.’