The 'very strong' set Brick Court Chambers is 'pre-eminent in competition law' and has an excellent track record in handling competition-related group litigation cases. The 'laser-sharp' Helen Davies KC continues to act for Mercedes Benz and Victoria Wakefield KC leads the advice to Hyundai-Kia in emissions litigation as part of the ongoing Dieselgate proceedings. Tony Singla KC is 'an absolute star of the Bar' and 'his tactical nous is first-rate'. Among the junior end of chambers, Gerard Rothschild is 'very across the collective action regime, and gives advice tailored to the realities'. Jennifer MacLeod, unled, acted for the CMA as intervenor in Justin Le Patourel v BT Group plc, the first 'opt-out' collective proceedings case in the UK concerning alleged overcharging for telephone services involving millions of consumers; the Competition Appeal Tribunal dismissed the claim.
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Profile
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).
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Testimonials
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- 'Paul Dennis and Tony Burgess are a classy pair - very experienced, responsive and approachable.'
- 'Tony and his clerks are really responsive and constructive.'
- 'Brick Court are a brilliant set - top juniors, great silks and really user friendly clerks.'
- 'Brick Court is a terrific set.'
- 'Strength in depth.'