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Jack joined chambers in September 2024 after a successful pupillage under the supervision of Bansa Singh-Hayer and Anna Bentley. During which he gained experience of his three areas of practice.
Jack enjoys a broad practice, specialising in family, court of protection and personal injury work.
Court of Protection
Jack has a strong background in court of protection law. He has particular experience of section 16 and section 21A MCA 2005 matters. Recent cases have included disputes over contact, best interest decisions as to residence and care and best interest decisions in relation to hoarding disorders.
Jack also has experience of applications under section 29 of the Mental Health Act 1983.
Family
Jack accepts instructions in private children and matrimonial finance matters.
Jack has experience of:
- Disputes over contact and living arrangements, prohibited steps and specific issue order applications;
- Securing findings, and opposing allegations, of coercive and controlling behaviour, physical, emotional and sexual abuse;
- Applications relating to relocation including international relocation to countries which are not signatories to the Hague convention.
Personal Injury
Jack accepts instructions in a broad array of personal injury work. He represents both claimants and defendants at trial, disposal and interim applications. Jack also welcomes instructions to draft pleadings and advise on both liability and quantum.
Prior to joining Chambers, Jack worked in the counter fraud teams of two national defendant insurance firms where he handled fast-track and multi-track cases for various insurers.
Jack also gained experience in catastrophic injury, clinical negligence and group action work whilst working as the legal assistant to Gerard McDermott KC.
Professional Associations
- FLBA - Family Law Bar Association
- CoPPA - Court of Protection
Education
- LLB - University of Bolton - First Class
- LLM - University of law, Manchester
- BTC - University of Law, Manchester - Outstanding
Awards
- Bolton Law Society High Academic Achievement Award 2019
- University of Bolton Highest Academic Achievement Award 2020
- University of Law Senior Advocacy Scholarship
- Lincoln’s Inn Kennedy Scholarship
Articles by Jack
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Court of Protection Case Law Update - July 2024
As we head into the summer, it is good to take a look back over the last few months and…
By: Jack Barber Added in: Court of Protection
Posted: 8th July 2024
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General Court of Protection Update
General Court of Protection Update Since our last update the Court of Protection has been busy providing a number of…
By: Jack Barber Added in: Court of Protection
Posted: 2nd November 2023