Jason graduated with a 1st Class Law Degree and an ‘Outstanding’ on the Bar Course, performing top of his year on both courses. Jason has been recognised and ranked in both Chambers and Partners and The Legal 500.
Jason has a broad business and property practice with experience of high-value multi-track cases. Jason has regular court appearances and frequently acts as sole counsel in the High Court and County Court. Outside of court, Jason has experience advising in conference, advising by telephone, drafting statements of case and provides written advice.
Recent instructions in property law have included:
- Drafting Particulars of Claim in a High Court matter and appearing in court in relation to a claim for, inter alia, declaratory relief that a property is held on trust, including a claim for proprietary estoppel.
- Drafting Particulars of Claim and appearing in court in relation to a claim for breach of contract, breach of collateral warranty, breach of trust, proprietary estoppel, unjust enrichment and tracing based on the wrongful application of monies borrowed for a specific purpose.
- Acting in interim and final hearings relating to relief pursuant to the Trusts of Land and Appointment of Trustees Act 1996. Jason recently acted on a multi-day multi-track trial which raised issues of TOLATA 1996, equitable accounting, occupation rent, proprietary estoppel and express, resulting and constructive trusts. Jason succeeded obtaining a declaration of ownership in the relevant property on behalf of his client and had the Defendant’s counterclaim for equitable accounting dismissed.
- Appearing in the First-Tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) in relation to a claim challenging the reasonableness of professional fees.
- Advising in relation to a claim involving Japanese knotweed.
- Advising in relation to the termination of a commercial lease.
- Applications for charging, possession and sale orders.
- Successfully obtaining an interim injunction to prevent a landlord of commercial premises from taking possession of a nursery. This case raised issues of collateral contracts, collateral warranties and the equitable remedies of specific performance and rectification.
Jason also has experience with Party Wall Act claims, mortgages, neighbour disputes, trespass, residential and commercial leases, licences, restrictive covenants and other property rights.
Prior to joining chambers, Jason worked in the litigation, regulatory and contentious tax team at Pinsent Masons LLP, an international and top 20 UK law firm. During this time, Jason was seconded to work at a client’s office in Westminster on a claim regarding the termination of a 750 million contract and gained valuable experience working on an array of commercial disputes including fraud, contractual disputes, the tort of nuisance, professional negligence and competition law.
In his spare time, Jason enjoys travelling, playing tennis and reading with a particular interest in ancient history.
Recommendations
“Jason is a very skilled advocate who is able to think on his feet. He is very detailed in his analysis of the matter and a very technically and tactically strong barrister.”
Chambers and Partners 2024
“He is one of the most organised barristers I have dealt with. If you ask him a question, you know you will get solid service. He is reliable, someone who will end up being a top barrister.”
Chambers and Partners 2024
“Jason is very thorough with a keen eye for details. He is calm when making submissions and instantly commands the judge's attention.”
Legal 500 2024 (Chancery, Probate and Tax)
“Jason is extremely bright, clear and succinct in his approach to his work. He is methodical, measured and adopts a friendly approach in his dealings with his instructing solicitors.”
Legal 500 2024 (Commercial Litigation)
“Jason is meticulous in his preparation and has a keen eye for detail. His advice is always pragmatic, and drafting is thorough. He is very approachable, and clients like his bedside manner.”
Legal 500 2023 (Commercial Litigation)
“Jason is very intelligent, and his written work is very accurate. He seems to have a very good rapport with judges who like the logical approach he takes. He is not afraid to “tell it straight” either to client or instructing solicitor.”
Legal 500 2023 (Chancery, Probate and Tax)
Rising Star
Legal 500 2022
Awards
Baron Dr Ver Heyden de Lancey Prize, Middle Temple (2015)
BPTC Best Overall Student Award, Best performance across full and part-time courses (2015)
Civil Litigation Prize, Overall highest mark in Civil Litigation BPTC (2015)
Certificate of Honour, Middle Temple (2015)
Wildcard Scholarship, University of Law BPTC advocacy award (2014)
Jules Thorn Scholarship, Middle Temple (2013)
Platinum Award, University of Law (2013)
Ford and Warren Prize, Best overall performance on LLB (2012)
‘Best Advocate’ Award, Beachcroft Mooting Shield (2012)
Winner of the University Internal Mooting Competition (2010)
Memberships
Middle Temple
Chancery Bar Association
The Midland Chancery and Commercial Bar Association (Committee Member 2018-2022)
The Midland Circuit
Qualifications
BPTC, “Outstanding” (Top of Year), University of Law, Birmingham
LLB (Hons), First-Class (Top of Year), Leeds Law School
Jason accepts instructions via JSP Legal Services Limited (“JSP”). JSP is a company registered under company number 13386761 in England and Wales. The registered address for JSP is No5 Barristers Chambers Fountain Court, Steelhouse Lane, Birmingham, England, B4 6DR
