Ranked in 6 Practice Areas
1

Band 1

Administrative & Public Law

Scotland

12 Years Ranked

1

Band 1

Civil Liberties & Human Rights

Scotland

10 Years Ranked

1

Band 1

Parliamentary & Public Affairs

Scotland

3 Years Ranked

2

Band 2

Public Inquiries

UK-wide

2 Years Ranked

2

Band 2

Local Government

Scotland

1 Years Ranked

3

Band 3

Environment

Scotland

2 Years Ranked

About

Provided by Jennifer Jack

UK

Practice Areas

Jennifer leads our public law litigation and public inquiries practice across Scotland. She leads a team of lawyers focussing on public, administrative and constitutional law; public inquiries; civil liberties & human rights; and disputes involving the public sector and government (national and local).

With long-standing recognised specialist expertise in public law and disputes involving public bodies (including government), Jennifer has significant experience of advising and representing clients on public, regulatory and constitutional law issues, including in Judicial Review and Appeals against decisions of a wide range of public authorities. Jennifer draws upon this practical litigation experience when advising clients on statutory/regulatory obligations and wider reputation management.

Jennifer has an outstanding record of success in winning cases for government bodies, regulators, companies, campaign groups and individuals, in court and representing their interests at public inquiries. She is one of a handful of Scottish solicitors with experience of litigating in the Scottish Courts, UK Supreme Court and Court of Justice of the European Union.

Jennifer’s thorough understanding of the often legally complex and politically sensitive issues affecting those operating within and engaging with the public sector allows her to give insightful advice, tailored to clients’ specific situations and needs.

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Administrative & Public Law - Scotland
1
Band 1

Jennifer Jack leads the public law litigation and public inquiries practice at Harper Macleod. She is known for her strength in judicial review challenges against the decisions of public authorities, regulators and the courts.


Civil Liberties & Human Rights - Scotland
1
Band 1

Jennifer Jack heads the practice at Harper Macleod. She is a respected civil liberties practitioner who regularly acts for charities, individuals and companies in challenging the decisions of public bodies.


Parliamentary & Public Affairs - Scotland
1
Band 1

Jennifer Jack represents a range of clients in parliamentary and public affairs matters. She advises local and central government departments, associations and NGOs on issues such as drafting bills, judicial reviews and compliance with statutory obligations.


Public Inquiries - UK-wide
2
Band 2

Jennifer Jack of Harper Macleod acts on high-profile public inquiries on behalf of a range of public sector clients, charities and private companies.


Local Government - Scotland
2
Band 2

Jennifer Jack co-leads the local government offering and focuses her practice on challenges and disputes. She has expertise in judicial review, appeals and inquiries into decisions made by public bodies.


Environment - Scotland
3
Band 3

Jennifer Jack co-leads Harper Macleod's environment team and is experienced in dealing with a range of environmental challenges and disputes. She regularly handles judicial reviews and appeals against public authorities and regulators.

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