Jennifer Douglas
AssociateJennifer is an Associate in our Family Law team.
Jennifer is a specialist in English Family Law, having worked at a major London law firm for over 8 years. She was named as a key lawyer in the Legal 500 in 2021 and 2024.
She has built up considerable expertise in all matters relating to English Family law, in particular complex, high net worth finance cases. She has developed an expertise in international matters, often dealing with issues of disputed jurisdiction, Leave to Remove applications and international child abduction. She has also developed a keen interest in Surrogacy cases. She has regularly represented clients in court, including advocacy in the High Court.
Jennifer graduated from the University of Manchester with a BA (Hons) in Modern History with Economics. She then undertook her Graduate Diploma in Law and Legal Practice Course at the University of Law in Guildford.
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Jurisdiction in Divorce: Practical Considerations for Cross Border Cases
Some separating couples can choose to divorce in Scotland or in England and Wales. That choice matters, as each system handles no fault divorce, funding and financial settlements differently. England and Wales offers no fault divorce and court‑ordered legal funding; Scotland does not, and values assets at separation. MFMac advises on both systems to help clients and their solicitors decide the jurisdiction that best protects their interests.