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 team of East Anglian Chambers.
He 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 and is known for providing practical, strategic advice, particularly where disputes involve overlapping or procedural complexity.
Before joining Chambers, he worked as a County Court Advocate, gaining wide-ranging experience across civil litigation which 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. He 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.
Owing to the breadth of his practice, Jake is well placed to advise on case strategy, enforcement options, and procedural issues, including 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, including:
- Advice on the merits of prospective (or ongoing) litigation;
- Drafting pleadings, applications and skeleton arguments; and
- Representation at hearings.
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.
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.
He is 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.
Academic:
LLM Public Law, University College London, Distinction (2019)
LLB Law (Hons), University of Essex, Upper Second Class (2014)
Professional:
Accredited Mediator, The Society of Mediators (2023)
Administrative Law Bar Association (ALBA)
Young International Arbitration Group (YIAG)
Norfolk and Norwich Junior Lawyers Division
“My client commented afterwards they were impressed with you and your grasp of the (somewhat technical) issues” – Instructing Solicitor (February 2024)
“He really was very good if I’m ever in a situation where I need a barrister I really am going to try get him again.” – Client (July 2024)
“Jake is extremely knowledgeable in all areas of housing and is a pleasure to work with.” – Instructing Solicitor (September 2025)
“I instructed Jake initially to defend a Claimant’s application for additional and unnecessary medical evidence and Jake was absolutely fantastic. He achieved a great result including getting the Claimant’s application dismissed and successfully recovering the Defendant’s costs. When the trial was then listed, I booked Jake again immediately. Albeit the matter eventually settled before trial, Jake was incredibly helpful throughout and in the run up to trial. He is extremely approachable, responsive, and was kind enough to provide some ad-hoc advice in regards to a complex element of CPR Part 36 and in terms of quantum of the claim. We ended up achieving a fantastic settlement result in this case with thanks to Jake’s advice. I would have absolutely no hesitation in instructing Jake again and look forward to working with him again in the near future.” – Instructing Solicitor (September 2025)
“Jake had such a quick grasp of the proceedings and what my client sought to be achieved. We received a better than anticipated outcome from the hearing (including a costs order for my client) and Jake has gone above and beyond his instructions to ensure this was all dealt with smoothly. Wouldn’t hesitate to instruct him again – his down to earth and knowledgeable approach left everyone feeling at ease.” – Instructing Solicitor (November 2025)
“Jake was supportive and attentive throughout the time he was instructed on our matter, he was quick to return phone calls and respond to our correspondence which reduced nerves and kept us confident ahead of the hearing, on the day of the hearing Jake remained in communication with us and followed up to explain the actions taken in Court and the final outcome. Jake provided explanations to us that were easy to understand and remained open and responsive to additional questions as they came up.” – Instructing Solicitor (January 2026)
“Jake has been such a massive help to myself and my client his through advice aided in settlement and he was always on hand to assist with all of my questions! It has been a very refreshing experience having a barrister who you can have a chat with about case progression on the phone” – Instructing Solicitor (February 2026)
“I cannot recommend Jake highly enough. He has been an enormous support to both me and my client throughout a ToLATA matter involving a particularly difficult defendant. His clear, practical advice was instrumental in achieving a settlement, and he was always approachable, responsive, and willing to answer any questions I had.” – Instructing Solicitor (February 2026)
“I was genuinely nervous walking into court, but having you as my advocate made a huge difference. From the outset, I knew we were on strong ground given your explanation of the law and specific case law; that confidence ultimately led to the case settling the day before what would otherwise have been a very challenging trial. You were incredibly responsive, especially when things were urgent, and I really appreciated how quickly you dealt with time-sensitive emails and actions. That level of availability made the whole process feel far more manageable. I was also hugely impressed by how prepared you were for the initial hearing, particularly given that you had only been instructed a few days before. Turning up with a clear grip on the detail was very reassuring. Not many barristers have a real grasp of ToLATA, but you are evidently an expert in this area, and it showed throughout.” – Client (February 2026)