Practice Areas
Jake has established a busy public law practice with a strong focus on mental capacity (the Court of Protection and related jurisdictions) and education law. His practice also includes inquests and inquiries, professional discipline, prison and police law, and community care. Jake continues to develop a particular expertise in the rights of vulnerable adolescents and young adults, most recently as Judicial Assistant to Mostyn J in the High Court (Family Division and Administrative Court) from April to July 2022.
Jake is frequently instructed by the full range of parties in the Court of Protection including the Official Solicitor and other litigation friends, ICBs (formerly CCGs), NHS Trusts, Local Authorities, the Office of the Public Guardian, and family members. Several of his cases have featured an international element, such as relocation outside the jurisdiction and marriages conducted overseas, allowing Jake to draw upon his background and experience in international law.
Jake has a diverse practice within the field of Education Law, and he has appeared in the Upper Tribunal in a number of complex and important cases concerning Education, Health and Care Plan (“EHCP”) appeals and disability discrimination claim. He is often instructed to advise and appear in judicial review claims, and has experience in civil claims against educational institutions and regulators, and is more frequently being asked to advise institutions on issues of governance and safeguarding.
Please visit the Serjeants' Inn website for his profile, which sets out full details of his practice including relevant work of note.
