Jake Newell

Jake was Called to the Bar in 2017. He received a major scholarship from Middle Temple (“Benefactors’ Scholarship”) and received an “Advocacy Scholarship” from BPP Law School. He currently practises within the civil and family teams of East Anglian Chambers. Jake holds a position on the Committee of the Norwich and Norfolk Junior Lawyers Division, where he represents the local Bar and has formed significant relationships across the region.

Civil
Jake is regularly instructed across a broad range of civil matters. Jake was previously a County Court Advocate, which involved several areas of law within civil practice. This has helped build his knowledge base. For example, Jake frequently appears on property disputes, including possession hearings for lenders, commercial and residential landlords, and local authorities. Jake also has familiarity of, and accepts instructions in, the following fields:

• Commercial disputes;
• Planning;
• Construction;
• Contractual disputes (consumer and commercial);
• Probate and inheritance;
• Public law (including judicial review and prosecutions from local authorities);
• Contentious trusts;
• Road traffic accidents;
• Credit hire;
• Insolvency;
• Personal injury;
• Debt; and
• General interlocutory or procedural hearings/applications under the Civil Procedure Rules.

Due to his broad practice, Jake gives comprehensive and practical advice on overlapping areas of law which may also be relevant to the dispute in question. For example, options available to clients for enforcement purposes, or the overlap between probate, inheritance, and contentious trusts.

Jake retains an intimate understanding of, and significant experience with, the appellate courts. This is a rarity for a junior practitioner. Prior to joining East Anglian Chambers, Jake served as a Judicial Assistant in the Court of Appeal to Lord Justice Dingemans for one year, where he worked on several significant, reported cases. Jake has previously provided advice on prospects of appealing, which have ultimately been successful.

Jake accepts instructions to advise on matters at all stages of proceedings (whether this is the merits of prospective litigation, on issuing a claim, or ongoing litigation). Jake also accepts instructions to draft pleadings and other relevant documents for the purposes of litigation.

Jake regularly acts on matters which are capable of settlement via Alternative Dispute Resolution (“ADR”). He has successfully appeared on behalf of clients at in-person and online mediations.

Family
Jake has experience in private and public proceedings, including representing legally aided parties. He is regularly instructed on Children Act matters whereby he appears on first hearings through to final hearings. Jake appreciates that matters concerning contact with children are case specific and is able to tailor his approach to his clients’ needs. He also has experience in applying for, and responding to, non-molestation and occupation orders. Jake also has experience with other ancillary applications.

Pro Bono
During his tenancy, Jake has been instructed by Advocate to provide written evidence in the realm of immigration law. Notably, Jake advised a Senegalese asylum seeker and the merits of remaining in the UK on human rights grounds. Jake has also previously worked for the AIRE Centre, a legal charity, advising clients on the EU Settlement Scheme and assisting on deportation cases. Jake does accept instructions on a pro bono basis.

Outside Interests
Jake is a keen footballer and runner. Jake also has interests in the NFL and Formula 1. He enjoys learning and the arts; Jake can frequently be found at museums, art galleries and theatres. Jake is also the Founder and Editor-in-Chief of Newell Legal, a blog focusing on legal and political developments. Newell Legal was listed as a finalist of the 2019 UK Blog Awards in the ‘World View’ category. This project is currently on hiatus.

Jake is passionate about access to the Bar for students. He routinely speaks at events held at different universities to provide some light on life at the Bar, along with tips on how to succeed. He has also appeared on the Better You Podcast, which can be viewed here.

For further information, you can visit Jake’s LinkedIn profile, which can be viewed here.