Members of Serle Court act in a broad variety of professional negligence claims, in particular those relating to company, insolvency and property-based claims. Jennifer Meech appeared in Williams and Co v Morris, a Court of Appeal case which successfully established that more than one claimant can use one claim form. David Drake acts for the claimant in Persimmon Homes Ltd v Hay & Kilner, a claim against solicitors relating to a housing development. The case concerned issues on the limits of reasonable mitigation of loss. Michael Walsh KC took silk in 2025.
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Position
Jennifer has a wide-ranging commercial chancery practice with a particular emphasis on business disputes. These frequently involve company law, breach of fiduciary duties, joint ventures, partnerships, insolvency and real property issues. She is particularly adept at assisting in cases where these practice areas intersect.
Jennifer has appeared as sole counsel in a number of leading cases and is well placed to deal with complex legal issues. She has appeared both led and alone in appeals to the Court of Appeal, High Court and County Court. Jennifer also has significant trial experience and is a skilful cross examiner.
Career
Year of Call: 2008
Education
Magdalene College, Cambridge: MA (Cantab) English
City University: GDL (Distinction)
Inns of Court School of Law: BVC
Middle Temple Astbury Scholarship for both GDL and BVC
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