His case preparation is superb, as is his technical expertise.’

The Legal 500 2024, Divorce & Financial Remedy

Jody’s practice embraces both traditional chancery (wills and trusts) and family finance (divorce and financial remedies). The truth is that in all of these areas there is usually a family relationship breakdown lying behind the dispute, and it is important to take into account the emotional and social issues, as well as the legal issues, in order to arrive at a solution.

Jody approaches mediation on this basis and uses his wide cross jurisdiction experience to assist parties in resolving their disputes and moving on.

Jody is happy to conduct mediations either in person or remotely via Zoom.

Directory Quotes

Jody is a very brainy and a bright character. He is hugely intelligent and good at difficult problems. He is calm and authoritative. He holds the court’s attention with his sensible approach and is equally good with clients.”

Chambers UK 2024, Family: Matrimonial Finance

Jody is a hugely intelligent junior whose advocacy is compelling.”

The Legal 500 2023, Divorce & Financial Remedy

Jody is stellar in advising clients on the complexities of child maintenance matters.”

Legal 500 2022, Divorce and Financial Remedy

He is very good and to the point.”

CHAMBERS UK 2022, Family/Matrimonial

He delivers results and is liked by clients for his mix of great intelligence and humour.”

CHAMBERS UK 2021, FAMILY: MATRIMONIAL FINANCE

Wonderful – supportive and calm and capable and very bright. Always goes the extra mile with the client but will tell them when to stop.”

Legal 500 2021, Family & Children Law
  • Qualifications & awards:

    • 2011 STEP Diploma in Trusts and Estates
    • 2005 BVC & CPE, Inns of Court School of Law
    • 2002 MA in Modern History, Distinction, University of York
    • 2001 BA (Hons.) in History, First Class, Bristol University.
      2004 Inner Temple Major Scholar (BVC)
    • 2003 Inner Temple Major Scholar (CPE)
    • 2001 George Hare Leonard Prize from Bristol University for best degree in year
  • Professional memberships:

    • Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners (STEP, Full Member)
    • Chancery Bar Association
    • Family Law Bar Association
    • Western Circuit
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