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Jennifer Robinson
Work Department
Position
Jen specialises in media law, public law and international law.
Jen has been instructed in domestic and international cases involving media law, public law and international law. She advises media organisations, journalists, whistle-blowers and high-profile individuals on all aspects of media law and reputation management. She has also been instructed in human rights related judicial review cases and has given expert evidence in Parliament and at the United Nations.
Career
Year of Call: 2016 (2006 – Supreme Court of NSW, Australia)
Jen advises individual and state clients on a wide range of international law issues, has appeared before the International Court of Justice and regularly engages with UN Special Mechanisms. Many of her cases and clients are high-profile and involve novel cross-jurisdictional and comparative law issues.
Jen can be instructed directly in suitable cases under the Bar’s Direct Access scheme and previously practised as a solicitor.
Languages
Education
LLB (First Class Honours), Australian National University
BA Asian Studies (Distinguished Scholar), Australian National University
BCL (Distinction), Balliol College, Oxford
MPhil in Public International Law, Balliol College, Oxford
Lawyer Rankings
London Bar > Defamation and privacy
(Leading Juniors)Ranked: Tier 4Jennifer Robinson –Doughty Street Chambers ‘Her advocacy is engaging, smart, and persuasive. She is able to navigate through complex legal issues and provide a clear understanding of the legal complexities involved in the case.’
London Bar > Administrative law and human rights
(Leading Juniors)Ranked: Tier 3Jennifer Robinson –Doughty Street Chambers ‘Like a Swiss Army knife, she is equipped for every scenario. Her clients love her.’
London Bar > Public international law
(Leading Juniors)Ranked: Tier 3Jennifer Robinson – Doughty Street Chambers ‘Jennifer is a superb barrister: a persuasive and eloquent advocate, intelligent, knowledgeable, able to think through a range of legal strategies and very hard working. She is also a delight to work with in a legal team.’