Sally Blackmore > Chambers of James Pickering KC > London, England > Barrister Profile

Chambers of James Pickering KC
Enterprise Chambers
9 OLD SQUARE, LINCOLN'S INN
LONDON
WC2A 3SR
England

Position

Sally has expertise across all areas of real property and residential and commercial landlord and tenant. She also advises and represents clients on wills and trusts focused property-related matters, as well as dealing with professional negligence litigation arising out of property transactions.

She is confident and assured in court and on paper and is noted for her thoroughness, and her down-to-earth approach as well as her knowledge of the law and ability in court. She believes that little produces better results for a client than a rigorous and detailed analysis of the issues at an early stage. Her work is typically litigation-focused, but also encompasses advice in respect of transactional matters.

Sally appears in courts and tribunals on the whole range of real property and landlord and tenant matters. She has advised and represented commercial and/or residential clients on – amongst other things – dilapidation’s, service charges, enfranchisement and right to manage issues, ground rent matters, easements and covenants, notices and restrictions, stamp duty, boundary disputes, forfeiture and adverse possession claims.

In addition to the above Sally has a keen interest in the construction of leases and licences along with matters involving proprietary estoppel.

Sally regularly advises and represents clients in matters concerning express and implied trusts, undue influence and other matters engaging the courts equitable jurisdiction.

Sally accepts instructions in respect of commercial contracts, tenancies and licences.

Sally accepts instructions in respect of professional negligence matters arising out of property transactions and litigation.

Career

Member of Enterprise Chambers

Languages

French; German (conversational); Estonian (conversational).

Memberships

Chancery Bar Association

Property Bar Association

Agricultural Law Association

Islington Legal Advice Centre

Education

BA – University of London, 1992 (English Literature)

MA – University of Bristol, 1993 (Medieval Studies)

Personal

Before training for the Bar, Sally was an English Language Teacher working in Greece, Estonia and Cameroon as well as the UK

Lawyer Rankings

London Bar > Social housing

(Leading Juniors)Ranked: Tier 4

Sally BlackmoreEnterprise ChambersSally is a confident, assured and persuasive advocate.’

London Bar > Property litigation

(Leading Juniors)Ranked: Tier 5

Sally Ann Blackmore Enterprise Chambers ‘Sally is an excellent communicator and works closely with our instructing officers to provide clear and concise advice. She is always available to discuss matters and maintains excellent relationships.’