Jack Webb

Jack Webb

Year of Call: 2016
Email Address: clerks.bristol@3pb.co.uk
Telephone: 0117 928 1520

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Overview

Jack is a civil law practitioner specialising in Property and Commercial law. He is particularly interested in the Unfair Relationship provisions of the Consumer Credit Act 1974, and regularly instructed on behalf of both creditors and debtors. Outside of his commercial practice, Jack happily accepts legal aid instructions on behalf of tenants in housing matters.

Expertise

  • Commercial
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    Jack is routinely instructed by an international law firm on s.140A of the 1974 Act. He regularly represents creditors in Plevin claims and is well versed in s.32 of the Limitation Act 1980 and Canada Square Operations; redress payments and Holyoake; and the FCA’s Dispute Resolution: Complaints guidance and Patel. Jack also advises and settles pleadings on behalf of consumers bringing s.140A claims, particularly those with an international element.

    Generally, Jack enjoys a busy Court and paperwork practice in the following commercial areas:

    • Breach of Contract
    • Misrepresentation
    • Agency
    • Sale of Goods and Supply of Services
    • Guarantees and Indemnities
    • Unfair Terms in Consumer Contracts
    • Unjust Enrichment and Restitution.

    Recent cases include:

    • Various trials such as multi-day construction disputes and complex contractual debt claims
    • Various procedural hearings such as applications for summary judgment and CCMCs
    • Written submissions on FSMA(RA) Order 2001 following adjourned Credit Hire hearing
    • Advising, drafting, and appearing in classic car restoration claims
    • Advising on international / jurisdiction disputes.
  • Property and Estates
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    In addition to his commercial practise Jack undertakes a range of property and chancery work, comprising of both commercial and residential landlord and tenant matters; boundary disputes; and disputed registration of land. His advice is detailed and pragmatic, and he is regularly instructed on the following:

    Landlord & Tenant

    • Residential and Commercial possession claims
    • Breach of Covenants
    • 1954 Act terminations
    • Forfeiture and Relief from Forfeiture
    • Rent Arrears and Service Charge disputes
    • Social Housing, with growing expertise in ASBI applications, Equality Act claims, and committal hearing

    Real Property

    • Boundary Disputes
    • Nuisance
    • Trespass
    • Easements

    Recent cases include

    • PTR on multi-track possession claim featuring S.15 Equality Act 2010 arguments
    • Urgent ex parte ASBI injunctions
    • Local Council S.30(1)(e)-(g) 1954 Act claim
    • Advising, drafting, and appearing in various possession claims under Section 8 and 21 Housing Act 1988
  • Mediation
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    In addition to representing parties at mediations, Jack has recently become an accredited mediator in his own right (Society of Mediators, January 2021). He is literate in remote conferencing software and keen to develop this area of his practice.

  • Recommendations

    "Just to let you know that I have just spoken to [the client] and he has heaped lashings of praise upon you for your valiant effort and the excellent way in which you represented him at trial today.  He has personally asked me to pass this message on to you." - instructing solicitors

    "I must say that my colleagues, myself, and [the client] were very impressed with your advocacy. I look forward to instructing you again in the future." - instructing solicitors

    “Jack obtained the order we needed and the client was very satisfied with the outcome. Great service all round!” - instructing solicitors

    “Really impressed with the work he did here – not just the result – but he took it all in his stride – no panicking or complaints about the woeful standard of instruction! His post hearing report is also first class. I’d be happy to use Jack on future instructions and will pass this onto the wider team as well.” - instructing solicitors

    “He is approachable, helpful, and efficient.” - instructing solicitors

    “A pleasure to work with.” - instructing solicitors

    "May I just say what a superstar Jack Webb was today, thank you to all of you for putting him on the case." - lay client

Academic qualifications

  • Law with Politics (LLB) - The University of Manchester: First Class (Hons)
  • BPTC - The University of the West of England: Outstanding

Scholarships

  • BPTC Academic Prize - Inner Temple
  • Yarborough-Anderson Scholarship - Inner Temple
  • Duke of Edinburgh Award - Inner Temple
  • Exhibition Award - Inner Temple
  • Damien Bourke Mooting Prize - University of Manchester
  • Winner, DLA Piper Debating Competition - University of Manchester
  • RG Lawson Prize (Administrative Law) - University of Manchester
  • RG Lawson Prize (Constitutional Law) - University of Manchester

Professional qualifications & appointments

  • Accredited mediator (Society of Mediators, 2021)
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