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Jen Morris
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Jen is a property litigation specialist assisting clients with a wide range of matters relating to commercial property. Recognised in both Chambers and Legal 500 for giving “clear advice technically and tactically”, Jen helps clients with disputes and advisory work.
Her primary focus is on contentious development issues such as hostile lease renewals, restrictive covenants, easements, encroachment problems and boundary/access issues. She acts for developers and property companies to manage these risks either before purchase or in anticipation of development. She also regularly advises high net worth individuals on how nearby developments may affect their property interests.
She has a wide practice acting for both landlords and tenants on all areas of proactive commercial property management including arrears, tenant and landlord insolvency, forfeiture, lease renewals, break notices, dilapidations issues and alienation disputes.
Jen is also appointed as both a Deputy District Judge and a Fee Paid Judge of the First Tier Tribunal. She has a number of additional authorisations, including as a specialist judge of the Business and Property Court.
Jen Advises
- Developers
- Property companies
- Institutional investors
- Corporate tenants
- High net worth individuals
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Career History
Previous Law Firms
- DLA Piper
- Beachcroft LLP
- Land Law LLP
Previous Businesses
- The Grange School, Legal Manager
- ASDA Graduate Management Scheme
Education
- Gonville & Caius College, Cambridge University, BA (Hons) Law
- Nottingham Law School, LPC
Expertise
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Jen is a property litigation specialist assisting clients with a wide range of matters relating to commercial property. Recognised in both Chambers and Legal 500 for giving “clear advice technically and tactically”, Jen helps clients with disputes and advisory work.
Her primary focus is on contentious development issues such as hostile lease renewals, restrictive covenants, easements, encroachment problems and boundary/access issues. She acts for developers and property companies to manage these risks either before purchase or in anticipation of development. She also regularly advises high net worth individuals on how nearby developments may affect their property interests.
She has a wide practice acting for both landlords and tenants on all areas of proactive commercial property management including arrears, tenant and landlord insolvency, forfeiture, lease renewals, break notices, dilapidations issues and alienation disputes.
Jen is also appointed as both a Deputy District Judge and a Fee Paid Judge of the First Tier Tribunal. She has a number of additional authorisations, including as a specialist judge of the Business and Property Court.
Jen Advises
Back to top
- Developers
- Property companies
- Institutional investors
- Corporate tenants
- High net worth individuals
Career History
Back to top
Previous Law Firms
- DLA Piper
- Beachcroft LLP
- Land Law LLP
Previous Businesses
- The Grange School, Legal Manager
- ASDA Graduate Management Scheme
Education
- Gonville & Caius College, Cambridge University, BA (Hons) Law
- Nottingham Law School, LPC
Testimonials
“Jen is an exceptional litigator who is always willing to help, often at extremely short notice.”
“She is really brilliant, very commercial and gives great advice to clients.”
Chambers UK
2023Jen Morris is brilliant. Jen is responsive, thorough, practical and just the lawyer you need when a complex dispute becomes difficult.
The Legal 500 2023
Jen Morris heads the real estate litigation practice. She is highly regarded in the market as a commercial property litigator, including advising on restrictive covenants and development disputes. A source describes her as someone who is "really switched on and gets straight to the point with no fuss.
Chambers UK
2020Jen Morris gives practical advice with clarity and has the ability to quickly assess the issues and get to the points in dispute.
The Legal 500 2020
2020