Jack is a New Zealand qualified lawyer with a Bachelor of Laws (First Class Honours) and a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Otago. He also holds a Master of Laws (LLM) from the University of Chicago Law School.
Jack began his career as a clerk/judicial assistant to the High Court of New Zealand, before joining one of New Zealand’s leading barristers’ sets as a junior in 2021. As a junior barrister, Jack worked on a wide range of commercial and public law disputes, with a particular focus on judicial review. Jack appeared as counsel in the High Court on numerous occasions, often representing bodies challenging administrative decisions made by central and local government.
Jack advises on public law, with a focus on central government matters. He regularly handles cases involving judicial review and assists clients either challenging or defending claims.
Jack’s knowledge of public and administrative law means he knows how to best frame or defend cases to achieve the best results for his clients. Jack prides himself on getting to know his clients and understand their strategic objectives to guide them through litigation in a measured manner.
