David Jack

Year of Call: 1993

Areas of Practice

• Criminal & Disciplinary,
• Family,
• Public Law & Equality

After being a practising solicitor for 5 years, David called to the Bar in 1993. He has an established and consistently instructed Family Law practice including matters such as; divorce, financial provision, separation, cohabitation, child issues, international child abduction, child relocation, abuse cases, baby-shaking, child poisoning, additional needs, adoption, care issues, and children’s referral proceedings. He has continued to be instructed also in criminal matters, which tend to arise from child or family circumstances such as assault, sexual assault, force feeding, inappropriate handling, injury, shaking, and cases involving allegations of Munchausen syndrome. He is experienced and able in the managing of complex situations and evidence. He appears in all courts regularly. His practice is heavily court based. He is well known by the courts for a clear and pragmatic approach. He is a recognised expert in his field who regularly speaks at accredited events.

David Jack is described as “superlative in child law cases - a strong children’s barrister" Quote from Chambers Directory - "pragmatic and fair and who deals appropriately with clients from a wide range of backgrounds.” Quote from Legal 500

General Information

• B.A University of Edinburgh
• LL.B University of Edinburgh
• Dip LP (Edinburgh)
• Ad Hoc Advocate Depute appointed 2004
• External Reporter for the Scottish Legal Aid Board since 2001