Jack Anderson

UK Bar

Jack Anderson handles complex and high-value SEN appeals and educational judicial reviews for both claimants and defendants, often appearing before the Administrative Court and Upper Tribunal. He has experience representing the Department for Education, Ofsted and schools, and regularly receives instructions regarding private law contractual claims against further education colleges and universities. His practice includes advising local authorities on strategy relevant to the provision of education.

"Jack Anderson is excellent."

Jack Anderson has a broad local government practice and a particular focus on cases concerning education, social care and the Court of Protection. He regularly represents local authorities and appears in the Administrative Court and the Upper Tribunal. He also has experience appearing for his clients in claims for judicial review.

"Jack is a superb barrister."

Jack Anderson has significant experience acting for central and local government, as well as businesses, in complex judicial review challenges. Areas of focus in his practice include housing, immigration and welfare.

"Jack Anderson is very thorough, prompt and effective."

"Jack has a really good grasp on public law principles. He has an understated advocacy style but he is effective, very calm and relaxed in court."

Jack Anderson is a well-regarded junior barrister who is regularly instructed in complex safeguarding and medical treatment cases, including those involving abortions, end-of-life treatment and invasive contraception. He has experience acting for both vulnerable individuals and local authorities.

"Jack is very clever and diligent."

Frequently acting for the Home Secretary, Jack Anderson has experience in judicial reviews and statutory appeals, including flagship government immigration policies. He has recently appeared before the High Court and Court of Appeal.

"Jack is very clever and diligent."