Gareth Jacques

Joint Head of Chambers
Call 2007
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"Brilliant in all respects, especially on complex finance issues." Chambers Guide to the UK Bar

Overview

Gareth specialises exclusively in complex financial cases following the separation of parties and has been consistently ranked as a leading practitioner in this field by the Chambers and Partners and Legal 500 directories, which describe Gareth as “exceptional, approachable and extremely knowledgeable.”

Gareth regularly acts and advises in the most complex of financial remedies cases involving high and ultra-high net worth individuals, and is used to dealing with cases involving businesses, trusts and assets located overseas. Gareth also regularly represents high profile clients, both locally and nationally.

Gareth has a particular expertise and interest in acting in cases which involve agricultural elements. Living in rural Lincolnshire, Gareth has a thorough understanding of the particular needs and intricacies of such cases.

Gareth has been a Family Law Arbitrator since 2021 and sits regularly as a Private FDR evaluator across the country. Gareth is acknowledged as one of the leading individuals in the East Midlands for conducting Private FDR’s.

Gareth became Joint Head of Chambers in June 2023 and has led, alongside Claire Howell a transformation of Chambers ethos and has overseen, with Claire, St. Mary’s recent recruitment drive. Gareth was appointed as a Deputy Judge of the Upper Tribunal (Asylum and Immigration) in 2024.

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Practice Areas

Cases & Publications

Recent cases

Gareth recently appeared in the High Court and was successful in securing s.37 freezing order and search orders on behalf of his client following concerns that assets were about to be transferred overseas.

A further cases involved Gareth representing a farmer during financial remedy proceedings where the assets were worth over £6.2 million. Gareth’s client was able to retain the farm and his business and an order was made by the Court in accordance with Gareth’s original advice.

Gareth sat as an evaluator at a pFDR in a case involving assets in excess of £25 million. Gareth provided a thorough indication, and the parties involved settled the case.

Gareth recently conducted a complex arbitration involving a dispute concerning over 1,000 personal possessions.

Articles

The new costs landscape in Financial Remedy Proceedings

Conferences

Gareth organises the annual St. Mary’s Financial Remedies Conference which this year is taking place on Tuesday 8 October 2024.

Testimonials

Gareth has been consistently ranked as a leading junior in financial remedies work in the Legal Directories over the last 10 years. A selection of Gareth’s recent testimonials is:

“Confident, robust, well organised and overall excellent barrister.” “Gareth has always impressed with his attention to detail and his grasp on complex issues.” Chambers & Partners UK Bar Guide 2024

“Gareth is always well-prepared and well-reputed amongst the judiciary. His advocacy skills are brilliant, whether it is cross-examining or providing submissions. He is well-organised and fills in both the lawyers and the client.” Legal 500 2024

‘Gareth is incredibly committed with a very pleasant and empathetic client manner. Nothing is too much trouble. He works incredibly hard and is not afraid to “think out of the box”.' (The Legal 500 2022)

“Approachable, always well prepared and, when instructed, clients are reassured they are in safe hands” and “my preferred choice on financial matters.” Chambers & Partners UK Bar Guide 2023

“Highly competent and eloquent advocate. He has a pleasant client manner and is always prepared to go the extra mile.” Legal 500 2023

“Gareth is a detailed and knowledgeable counsel who never fails to deliver exemplary advice. He is extremely helpful and a true expert in his field.” “Sensible and focused with an excellent client manner.” Chambers & Partners UK Bar Guide 2022
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