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UK Bar Guide 2023

Ranked in 2 Practice Areas
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Real Estate Litigation
11 Years Ranked

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Provided by Jamal Demachkie

UK Bar

Practice Areas

Jamal is a very experienced commercial barrister who specialises in property related work. His practice focuses on land and real property as well as both residential and commercial landlord and tenant work, having been involved in some of the leading cases in these areas.

He also handles a variety of other claims with a property related element, ranging from arguments between beneficiaries to multi-million pound development projects and joint ventures where the main assets are property or property related.

Jamal’s expertise covers professional negligence claims in relation to property associated disputes, having acted for and against numerous legal and property professionals in matters concerning property transactions, advice and litigation.

Jamal recently won the prestigious Property and Housing Junior of the Year Award (The Legal 500 Awards 2022) and the Real Estate, Environment and Planning Junior of the Year Award (The Legal 500 Awards 2020).

In 2020 Jamal was appointed as both a Deputy District Judge and Recorder on the South Eastern Circuit. In 2021 he was appointed a specialist Chancery Recorder in the County Court at Central London.

Jamal is the author of the definitive practitioners’ guide, "Forfeiture of Leases" published by The Law Society.

Professional Memberships

Chancery Bar Association

Property Bar Association

London Common Law & Commercial Bar Association

Accredited Mediation Advocate

Personal

Outside of law, he is passionate about sport (both participating and watching) and is a keen Parkour enthusiast.

Chambers Review

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Real Estate Litigation - South Eastern (Bar)
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Band 1

Jamal Demachkie
Jamal Demachkie of Gatehouse Chambers is a skilled barrister with a diverse property practice covering landlord and tenant disputes and real property work. He also undertakes instructions concerning co-ownership and constructive trust matters.


Real Estate Litigation - London (Bar)
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Band 3

Jamal Demachkie
Jamal Demachkie is recognised for his work in commercial and property law. His practice concentrates on commercial disputes, chancery litigation, and landlord and tenant claims. He is also an accredited mediator. He has appeared before the High Court.

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