Jennifer is an experienced lawyer with a practice covering public law, civil, commercial and planning disputes. Jennifer works closely with her clients, taking a pragmatic approach to finding the best solutions for them.
With recognised expertise in Public and Administrative law, 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 public authorities, regulators, courts and other tribunals, drawing upon this practical litigation experience when advising clients on their operations and statutory obligations.
Jennifer has an outstanding record of success in winning cases for government bodies, regulators and individuals, in court and at public inquiries, and is one of a handful of Scottish solicitors with experience of litigating in the 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.
She is a 'Top Ranked Lawyer' by Chambers UK Guide to the Legal Profession in both Administrative & Public law and Civil Liberties & Human Rights and is experienced in dealing with high-profile and contentious cases raising human rights and devolution issues. She is also recommended by The Legal 500 in Commercial Litigation, EU & Competition and Charities & Not-for-profit.
Qualifications: LLB (Hons); Dip LP, NP & WS
Qualified: 2000
Joined the firm: 2015
"one of the best public lawyers in Scotland" and is highly sought after for all public and administrative matters. Sources say she is "very good, smart and personable - good with clients, pragmatic, and organised." CHAMBERS UK
Public procurement, State Aid and competition law expert James McMorrow and experienced public sector disputes lawyer Jennifer Jack co-lead the team which includes Sandy Hastie, who often advises on judicial review. THE LEGAL 500
Harper Macleod LLP’s team applies its ‘expert knowledge’ to the range of regulatory, commercial and constitutional charity law matters. The ‘approachable and clear’ James McMorrow leads the team, which includes the ‘very commercial’ Jennifer Jack and solicitor Kelly Sleight, whose expertise includes SCIOS, community interest companies, as well as data protection matters. THE LEGAL 500