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About
Provided by Jennifer MacLeod
Practice Areas
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.
Career
Career
Recent highlights of her practice include challenges to the policy of removing migrants to Rwanda (AAA v SSHD) to decisions under the National Security and Investment Act 2021 (LetterOne v SSBEIS); inquests and inquiries for both families and undertakings; the first excessive pricing infringements in the UK (phenytoin and liothyronine); the first cartel damages trial (BritNed v ABB); lengthy litigation involving three CJEU judgments and two UKSC judgments on unjust enrichment (the FII litigation); actions on data protection and abuse of dominance against facebook, Apple and Google; and cases for claimants in UN treaty bodies (including women interned in the Magdalene Laundries).
She is a member of the Attorney General’s A Panel. She is committed to undertaking pro bono work.
Chambers Review
UK Bar
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.
Jennifer MacLeod has a substantial civil liberties and human rights practice. She acts for a variety of NGOs, campaign groups and individuals. MacLeod's 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.
Jennifer MacLeod has a substantial civil liberties and human rights practice. She acts for a variety of NGOs, campaign groups and individuals. MacLeod's 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.
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.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"She is a super person to work with. She is hard-working and bright."
"Jennifer is really brilliant. She is a very impressive advocate with advocacy skills far beyond her year of call."
"Jennifer is extremely smart and super forensic but she is also very easy to work with."
"She is absolutely superb as a legal analyst and tactician."
"The quality of Jennifer's written work is fantastic."
"Combining a fierce intellect, great procedural insight and sharp strategy make Jennifer a stand-out junior for novel and complex matters."
"Jennifer is an incredibly clever strategic thinker who will see angles that others miss. It is a game-changer having her on your team."
"Jenny is an all-round brilliant barrister. She is on top of the case law and the facts, and is a brilliant advocate who holds her own in the most challenging circumstances."
"Jennifer is a first-class thinker and a fierce advocate."
"Jenny has huge versatility in her skill set. She drafts beautifully and brings forensic rigour to her work. She is a real team player."
"Jennifer is an extremely dedicated counsel. She makes novel points look attractive, and inspires confidence."
"She is a super person to work with. She is hard-working and bright."
"Jennifer is really brilliant. She is a very impressive advocate with advocacy skills far beyond her year of call."
"Jennifer is extremely smart and super forensic but she is also very easy to work with."
"She is absolutely superb as a legal analyst and tactician."
"The quality of Jennifer's written work is fantastic."
"Combining a fierce intellect, great procedural insight and sharp strategy make Jennifer a stand-out junior for novel and complex matters."
"Jennifer is an incredibly clever strategic thinker who will see angles that others miss. It is a game-changer having her on your team."
"Jenny is an all-round brilliant barrister. She is on top of the case law and the facts, and is a brilliant advocate who holds her own in the most challenging circumstances."
"Jennifer is a first-class thinker and a fierce advocate."
"Jenny has huge versatility in her skill set. She drafts beautifully and brings forensic rigour to her work. She is a real team player."
"Jennifer is an extremely dedicated counsel. She makes novel points look attractive, and inspires confidence."
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