Jacqueline is an accredited mediator and a member of the Society of Mediators.

Her mediation skills and qualifications are fully applicable to any area of civil and private family law. Where parties prefer a meditator with specialist professional knowledge of the subject area her legal expertise is particularly focused on matrimonial finance, especially where there are 3rd party interveners or complex asset structures, cohabitee disputes and other forms of ToLATA claims, Inheritance Act disputes, trusts, ecclesiastical law and charity law. Professional legal directories have praised her ‘attention to detail’ and ‘very good sense of judgment’ and described her as ‘really very good’.

Jacqueline is keen to promote the benefits of mediation in bringing a swift, cost effective and client led resolution to complex issues, taking the view that an agreed outcome that all parties can live with is preferable to the risk, cost and stress of litigation. She particularly understands the emotional, psychological and personality factors that can lie behind disputes arising within both families and professional relationships, and is adept at enabling parties to acknowledge these and move beyond them to see the benefits of a workable compromise.

Directory Quotes

Jacqueline never leaves anything behind and she fights hard. ‘For any difficult and complex matters I have, Jacqueline is my go-to. She is an outstanding barrister.’ ‘Jacqueline is robust in her approach and prepares for every case meticulously.’ “

Chambers UK 2025, Matrimonial Finance

Jacqueline balances perfectly the art of fierce advocacy before the court and quietly managing expectations behind closed doors. She has an incredible eye for detail and lateral thinking while keeping in mind the bigger picture.”

The Legal 500 2025, Divorce and Financial Remedy

Jacqueline is particularly recognised for her handling of financial matters. She is a very technical lawyer and is a reassuring presence. She took a robust and cooperative approach. She was straight talking and could see the big picture. Jacqueline is a fierce and tough advocate.”
 

Chambers UK 2024, Matrimonial Finance

A family law specialist whose interests also extend to ecclesiastical law cases. Jacqueline is experienced, hard-working and very practical.”

Chambers UK 2023, Ecclesiastical Law

Very no-nonsense, very practical and someone who has a lot of energy and imagination.”

Chambers UK 2022, Ecclesiastical Law

A very punchy advocate whose preparation and attention to detail shine through.”

Chambers UK 2021, Ecclesiastical Law
  • Qualifications & awards:

    • MA (Jurisprudence) Oxon
    • LLM (Canon Law) Cardiff
    • Jacqueline has also completed the FLBA Vulnerable Witness Advocacy Training
    • Chancellor of the Diocese of Norwich
    • Chancellor of the Diocese of Worcester
  • Jacqueline Humphreys is regulated by the Bar Standards Board (BSB) and holds a current practising certificate. If you are not satisfied with the service provided, please read here.