About Jenan
Called to the bar in 2002, Jenan has advised and represented some of the biggest media brands including The Times, The Guardian, The Daily Express and OK! Magazine. She has successfully represented clients at High Court emergency hearings, seeking and challenging injunctions regarding the publication of images or information. She also represents individuals and provides pre- and post- publication advice on libel, privacy, contempt and copyright.
Whilst Jenan worked at Northern & Shell magazines, the company did not pay a single penny in damages or issue a single apology on any of her cases. Thanks to the rigorous systems and comprehensive journalist training she put in place, every single case she handled was defended successfully.
Direct Access qualified, Jenan can be instructed by solicitors and directly by members of the public. She works with celebrities, TV personalities, YouTubers, bloggers, Vloggers and individuals to resolve personal data issues where clients feel that their right to family and privacy isn’t being respected or their freedom of speech is under threat.
Areas of law
- Jenan accepts instructions from both claimants and defendants, representing individuals, companies and media owners in a range of cases, including:
- Defamation Law
- Privacy Law
- Media Law
- Education Law
- Intellectual Property
Defamation Law & Privacy Law
Defamation Law – libel and slander, both claimant and defendant work Privacy Law – invasion of privacy, data protection, right to respect for private and family life, human rights & GDPR Drafting accurate legal documents and conducting persuasive negotiations Applying for injunctions to prevent or secure the publishing of images and information Emergency/late night/weekend hearings in the High Court Settling cases out of court wherever possible to help clients avoid the expense and stress of court Helping clients to pursue remedies including apologies, corrections, financial damages and undertaking against future publications
Media Law
- Media law training for journalists
- Improving and updating their knowledge and understanding of media law issues
This has been proven to lead to better relationships between legal and editorial staff and a resulting drop in the number of copy amendments needed to avoid potential legal pitfalls without compromising the integrity of the articles or leading to the unnecessary “chilling” of published material
Education Law
Developing a practice in education law, Jenan represents individuals who are unhappy with their PhD, Degree or A-level results, helping them to gain the results they feel they deserve.
Intellectual Property
Jenan gives legal advice on intellectual property and design right infringements, enabling companies and individuals to protect their designs from copying through patents, licensing agreements and cease and desist proceedings.
Education
- Bar Vocational Course, Inns of Court Law School, London
- Post Graduate Diploma in Law, The College of Law, London
- Bachelor of Science (BSc), Psychology, University College, London
Privacy Notice
This privacy notice explains how, why and for how long Jenan Jaafar will process or retain your personal data in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
If Jenan has been instructed by you, your litigation friend, your solicitor or agent, or through a pro bono referral, it is necessary to process your personal data in order to provide legal services. This may include advising on the prospects of litigation, advising on the value of a claim, representation at hearings or trial, and reviewing legal issues or evidence.
Recipients of your data
Depending on the nature of your case, data may be shared with courts and tribunals, your solicitors or agents, witnesses, experts, other legal representatives, ombudsmen or regulators, education and examining bodies, and current, past or prospective employers.
Special categories of data
Some matters require processing special category personal data, including information about health, ethnicity, religion, trade union membership, political beliefs, sexual orientation, or criminal allegations and convictions. Such data will only be processed where necessary to represent you or advise on your claim.
Retention
Your personal data will be retained for no longer than necessary and, where possible, anonymised. In general, records relating to cases are retained for at least six years to comply with professional obligations under the Bar Code of Conduct and tax record-keeping obligations.
Once your case has concluded and any fees have been paid, only the personal data necessary for regulatory compliance, conflict checking, defence of complaints or fee disputes, and reference in future similar cases will be retained.
Your rights
You may request confirmation that your personal data is being processed, request a copy of that data, request rectification of inaccurate data, object to certain processing, request restriction of processing, or request erasure where the GDPR permits it. Where processing is based on consent, you may withdraw that consent at any time, although doing so may mean Jenan can no longer provide the legal services requested.
Security
Appropriate physical and technical measures are taken to safeguard your personal data and prevent unauthorised access, accidental loss, misuse or disclosure.
Complaints or queries
If you have any questions about this privacy notice, or how your personal data is used, please email clerking@thebarristergroup.co.uk or the clerks at clerking@thebarristergroup.co.uk, or call 01823 247 247.
You also have the right to complain to the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO). Further information is available at ico.org.uk/global/contact-us/.
Work with Jenan
Send us your details and a member of the clerking team will be in touch. Or call us now on 01823 247 247.