Before being called to the Bar in 2002, Claire pursued a career in the City gaining an understanding of commercial transactions.  She then worked for the Law Commission on the Limitation of Actions consultation paper and for the Tax Law Rewrite Team on the Capital Allowances Act 2001, where she developed her understanding of legislative process and the interpretation of statutes. Claire is available to receive instructions in all aspects of chambers work.

The Directories

Claire Jackson is "a tenacious advocate with a thorough understanding of both the academic and the commercial concerns surrounding insolvency."  She has a solid grasp of a range of insolvency issues, and her practical business experience, gained whilst working in the city, is also considered to be a real strength.  (Chambers & Partners 2010)

..."robust and tenacious" Claire Jackson is highly efficient  and proactive, and impresses interviewees with her "exceptionally pragmatic and commercial outlook."  Displaying great enthusiasm, she comes recommended for her "absolutely excellent responsiveness and meticulous attention to detail"  (Chambers & Partners 2009)

Her "clearly thought out" and "straightforward" advice complements a "dogged, analytical" approach before the bench.  (Chambers & Partners 2008)

Clients like the way "she thinks outside the box" and adheres to a "robust" approach. 

Claire Jackson is really coming to the fore.  Solicitors favour her as she "totally fights her corner" (Chambers & Partners 2007)

Areas of Emphasis

• Insolvency - All aspects, corporate and individual, including all stages of the winding up and bankruptcy process, disputed debts, validation orders and insolvency appeals.
• Company - Including directors duties and directors’ disqualification work
• Commercial - Sale of goods, finance and consumer credit. Litigation for and against banks involving securities, mortgages and guarantees.
• Property - All aspects including covenants, easements and boundary disputes.  Regularly involved in litigation in relation to legal and beneficial interests in land, in particular arising out of partnerships disputes and dilapidations.

Career & Associations

• University of East Anglia – LLB (2:1 Honours)
• Called to the Bar 2002
• Chancery Bar Association

Appointments

• Mentor in citizenship/bar mock trials