Susan Jacklin QC Joint Deputy Head of Chambers
Call 1980 (Inner Temple) QC 2006
Qualifications BA Hons Law, Durham
Professional Membership FLBA, Chair of Bristol branch, Advocacy Trainer for the Western Circuit and the Inner Temple, Western Circuit Committee Member with responsibility for CPD
Judicial Office Recorder, Deputy Judge of the High Court
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Area of Practice
Family Law
Susan has been a specialist family lawyer for 20 years; her practice includes all forms of family disputes, with particular emphasis on high net worth ancillary relief claims involving complex issues and extends to cohabiting partners, civil partners and Inheritance Act claims.
Susan also has a particular interest and expertise in evidential issues in Public Law children cases involving serious allegations of physical and/or sexual assault. She is instructed by CAFCASS Legal, local authorities, parents and wider family members and Children’s Guardians and has wide experience of appearing in the High Court and county courts not just on the Western Circuit but in London and South Wales.
Professional Negligence
For the last 15 years Susan has been instructed on numerous occasions to act in professional negligence claims arising out of the whole range of family finance cases: ancillary relief, Inheritance Act, and cohabitation claims on behalf of claimants and defendants.
Direct Access
Susan is qualified to undertake Direct Access work in appropriate cases, for further information, please visit our Direct Access page.
Recommendations
Chambers UK 2012
- Another fantastic silk is Susan Jacklin QC, who also focuses on complex and high net worth ancillary relief work. Sources report: “She is a very high-quality performer and top notch in terms of effective advocacy. She always goes the extra mile for clients.”
Chambers UK 2011
- Susan Jacklin QC handles challenging matrimonial finance work. “She gives clear, concise advice that is always bang on the money,” according to sources.
Chambers UK 2010
- Susan Jacklin QC, who despite only taking silk in 2006, has forged a reputation as one of the great favourites of the judges.
Chambers UK 2009
- Susan Jacklin QC “couldn’t work harder for her clients if she tried.” Her “calm but assertive approach instils absolute confidence in her clients” and allows her to hold sway in the courtroom.
Legal 500 2011
- Susan Jacklin QC, who is “absolutely meticulous so that not a single page of evidence is ever left unscrutinised”.
Legal 500 2010
- Susan Jacklin QC is recommended for financial matters.
Legal 500 2009
- Susan Jacklin QC is noted for “committed and calm advocacy which achieves results”.
Interests
Walking, particularly along the sea cliffs in Cornwall, travel, entertaining and all things cultural.
