Jacqueline Rubens General Information Called to the bar in 1989, Jacqueline is a very experienced civil litigation practitioner whose cases usually involve a property dispute. As a trained mediator, she is valued for her pragmatic approach to providing cogent advice, clear drafting and representation for her professional and lay clients. Jacqueline’s high standards of professionalism are matched by her approachability and keenness to offer her expertise collaboratively. Accredited to undertake public access work, Jacqueline is a pupil supervisor from which she derives much satisfaction. Areas of law Property Law Professional Negligence Contentious Probate Licensing Property Law Commercial and residential leases, including covenants, extensions, enfranchisement, rent, forfeiture, possession, dilapidations and service charges Housing Acts claims and defences, including possession, succession, disrepair and right to buy Property matters such as trespass, nuisance, party walls, boundaries and adverse possession, restrictive covenants, easements, rights of way, options, TOLATA claims, charging orders Planning, including development control and enforcement Other Areas of Law Professional negligence matters, notably in cases of poor advice and conduct of litigation Contentious probate cases, including trusts and beneficial interests as well as Inheritance Act claims Licensing Memberships Property Bar Association (PBA) Professional Negligence Bar Association (PNBA) Planning and Environment Bar Association (PEBA) Administrative Law Bar Association (ALBA) Public Access Bar Association (PABA) Education LlB (Hons), UCL BA History, Florida Personal Interests Jacqueline enjoys travel, sailing, the arts, especially opera, and collecting ceramics.