Jennifer MacLeod

Ranked in 5 Practice Areas

Band 1

Administrative & Public Law

London (Bar)

8 Years Ranked

Band 1

International Human Rights Law

London (Bar)

5 Years Ranked

Band 2

Civil Liberties & Human Rights

London (Bar)

5 Years Ranked

Band 2

Competition Law

London (Bar)

9 Years Ranked

Band 4

Group Litigation

All Circuits

1 Years Ranked

Ranked in Guides

Global 2025

About

Provided by Jennifer MacLeod

UK Bar

Practice Areas

Jennifer is a leading junior practising in human rights, public and competition law, and a range of related fields. She has particular experience in managing complex, challenging and high-profile litigation, both led and unled.

She acts domestically, frequently appearing in the higher courts of England and Wales, as well internationally, at the Court of Justice of the European Union, the European Court of Human Rights, and UN treaty bodies. She is called to the Bar of Ireland.

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

UK Bar

International Human Rights Law - London (Bar)

Band 1

Individual Editorial

Jennifer MacLeod has a substantial civil liberties and human rights practice, acting for a variety of NGOs, campaign groups and individuals. Her practice spans many areas, including violence against women, asylum and historic abuse, as well as data and privacy rights. She is regularly involved in claims made in domestic and international courts, including the European Court of Human Rights and UN treaty bodies.

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Administrative & Public Law - London (Bar)

Band 1

Individual Editorial

Jennifer MacLeod is sought after by both government bodies and private companies in a range of public law challenges. She handles complex human rights-related disputes, including challenges relating to the investigation and prosecution of crime.

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Competition Law - London (Bar)

Band 2

Individual Editorial

Jennifer MacLeod attracts praise for her contributions to varied matters ranging from high-profile collective damages actions through to smaller commercial disputes that raise competition law arguments. She has further experience in standout cases on behalf of the CMA, defending appeals against decisions on excessive pricing in the pharmaceutical sector.

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Civil Liberties & Human Rights - London (Bar)

Band 2

Individual Editorial

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Group Litigation - All Circuits

Band 4

Individual Editorial

Jennifer MacLeod boasts an admirable group litigation practice. With expertise in competition law and administrative law, Ms MacLeod acts in cases involving both commercial aspects and human rights and EU law aspects.

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Strengths

Provided by Chambers

Jennifer MacLeod is right at the top and an obvious silk in the making.

International Human Rights Law respondent
UK Bar

Jennifer MacLeod has excellent knowledge in the field of human rights and civil liberties, but most importantly, she has a good strategic sense of good and bad arguments.

International Human Rights Law respondent
UK Bar

Jenny's client manner is exceptional.

International Human Rights Law respondent
UK Bar

Jennifer MacLeod is a master of the law and is always on top of international law precedents.

International Human Rights Law respondent
UK Bar

Jennifer rolls up her sleeves, gets stuck in and has that rare combination of legal talent and interpersonal skills.

International Human Rights Law respondent
UK Bar

Jenny is remarkable at digesting very complex information and coming up with strategic and legally sound advice.

Administrative & Public Law respondent
UK Bar

Jenny is really wonderful to work with - she's highly intelligent, thoughtful and hard-working.

Administrative & Public Law respondent
UK Bar

Jennifer has a rare combination of being fiercely bright but also really personable. She can always find a solution and is phenomenal with law and fact.

Administrative & Public Law respondent
UK Bar

Jennifer is an impressive and phenomenally clever barrister with a brilliant manner and excellent client-handling skills.

Administrative & Public Law respondent
UK Bar

Jennifer is absolutely amazing, she performs like a silk. I would have her in all my cases.

Competition Law respondent
UK Bar

Jennifer is an absolute superstar. She punches well above her year of call. Her drafting is excellent and she's a brilliant advocate.

Competition Law respondent
UK Bar

Jennifer is a joy to work with. She rolls her sleeves up, and there is no task, big or small, that she does not excel at. I would recommend her without hesitation.

Competition Law respondent
UK Bar

She is astonishingly hard-working and switched on to a phenomenal degree. She is excellent and a strong performer in court.

Competition Law respondent
UK Bar

She delivers excellent written and oral submissions. She's a good egg and a good advocate.

Group Litigation respondent
UK Bar

She is a brilliant person to work with, has excellent customer service and can corral a team. She's someone you'd want on every matter. She's excellent in court and a clear writer.

Group Litigation respondent
UK Bar

She works incredibly hard and is very committed to her cases and her client.

Group Litigation respondent
UK Bar

Jennifer MacLeod is right at the top and an obvious silk in the making.

International Human Rights Law respondent
UK Bar

Jennifer MacLeod has excellent knowledge in the field of human rights and civil liberties, but most importantly, she has a good strategic sense of good and bad arguments.

International Human Rights Law respondent
UK Bar

Jenny's client manner is exceptional.

International Human Rights Law respondent
UK Bar

Jennifer MacLeod is a master of the law and is always on top of international law precedents.

International Human Rights Law respondent
UK Bar

Jennifer rolls up her sleeves, gets stuck in and has that rare combination of legal talent and interpersonal skills.

International Human Rights Law respondent
UK Bar

Jenny is remarkable at digesting very complex information and coming up with strategic and legally sound advice.

Administrative & Public Law respondent
UK Bar

Jenny is really wonderful to work with - she's highly intelligent, thoughtful and hard-working.

Administrative & Public Law respondent
UK Bar

Jennifer has a rare combination of being fiercely bright but also really personable. She can always find a solution and is phenomenal with law and fact.

Administrative & Public Law respondent
UK Bar

Jennifer is an impressive and phenomenally clever barrister with a brilliant manner and excellent client-handling skills.

Administrative & Public Law respondent
UK Bar

Jennifer is absolutely amazing, she performs like a silk. I would have her in all my cases.

Competition Law respondent
UK Bar

Jennifer is an absolute superstar. She punches well above her year of call. Her drafting is excellent and she's a brilliant advocate.

Competition Law respondent
UK Bar

Jennifer is a joy to work with. She rolls her sleeves up, and there is no task, big or small, that she does not excel at. I would recommend her without hesitation.

Competition Law respondent
UK Bar

She is astonishingly hard-working and switched on to a phenomenal degree. She is excellent and a strong performer in court.

Competition Law respondent
UK Bar

She delivers excellent written and oral submissions. She's a good egg and a good advocate.

Group Litigation respondent
UK Bar

She is a brilliant person to work with, has excellent customer service and can corral a team. She's someone you'd want on every matter. She's excellent in court and a clear writer.

Group Litigation respondent
UK Bar

She works incredibly hard and is very committed to her cases and her client.

Group Litigation respondent
UK Bar

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