
Overview
Jackalyn specialises in Crime and has a busy practice, both Prosecuting and Defending across London and on the South Eastern and Western Circuits.
As a Grade 2 Prosecutor, she has conducted the prosecution of Crown Court trials as well as sentences including charges of s18 GBH, sexual offences, fraudulent evasion offences and drugs supply. Jackalyn is also regularly instructed to defend in the Crown Court, Magistrates Court and Youth Court.
Jackalyn was called to the Bar by Gray’s Inn in 2023. Upon successful completion of pupillage at 2 King’s Bench Walk, Jackalyn secured tenancy in October 2024.
Crime
• R v D – Kingston Crown Court – Trial (2024)
Prosecuted a 4-day trial of a Defendant charged with 2 counts of assault. The Defendant was represented by a King’s Counsel and ran self-defence. Jackalyn relied on CCTV to cross-examine the Defendant as to his actions that night.
• R v F – Inner London Crown Court – Trial (2024)
Following a 2-day trial, the Defendant was unanimously convicted of Racially aggravated fear or provocation of violence. Jackalyn prosecuted.
• R v S – Cambridge Crown Court – Appeal against Conviction (2024)
Prosecuted a 2-day Appeal of a Retired Professional Golfer, charged with Assault by beating. Appeal was dismissed.
• R v P – Inner London Crown Court – Trial (2024)
Following a 3-day trial, the Defendant was unanimously convicted of stealing multiple cash donations whilst working as a volunteer at a charity stall. Jackalyn prosecuted.
• R v H – Cambridge Crown Court – Trial (2024)
Prosecuted a Defendant charged with Conveying a List A article into a prison. He ran the defence of duress. Following a 3-day trial, the Defendant was unanimously convicted.
• R v E – Wood Green Crown Court – Sentence (2024)
Represented a Defendant charged with Dwelling Burglary of £50,000, Jackalyn persuaded Court to impose a Suspended Sentence.
• R v W – Southwark Crown Court – Appeal against Conviction (2024)
Prosecuted an Appeal of a Defendant charged with Racially aggravated intentional harassment and Assault by beating. Appeal was dismissed.
• R v V – Inner London Crown Court – Appeal against Conviction (2024)
Prosecuted an Appeal of a Police Officer, charged with activating the emergency equipment on a train. Appeal was dismissed.
Education
• University of Warwick (2021) – Law LLB – 2:1
• Durham University (2022) – Master of Laws LLM – Merit
• University of Law (2023) – BPC (Advocacy Scholarship) – Very Competent
Memberships
• Gray’s Inn
• Criminal Bar Association
News
2KBW CPS Panel Grade 2 appointments
Congratulations to Archie Manby, Jack Furness and Jackalyn Chan who have received their CPS level 2 accreditations.
Appeal against Conviction of Retired Professional Golfer dismissed – Jackalyn Chan prosecuted for the Crown
Vivien Saunders OBE was first convicted on 21st November 2023 for an offence of assault by beating. She then appealed her conviction to the Crown...
2KBW Pupils accept offers of tenancy
We are pleased to announce that all three pupils who commenced their pupillage with Chambers in October 2023 have been offered and accepted tenancy...
Reading man smuggled over 200,000 cigarettes through Heathrow Airport- Jackalyn Chan prosecuted for the Crown
IT worker, Lookman Kukoyi, 39, of Reading, was detained by Heathrow customs last year smuggling a total of 229,800 cigarettes. The value of the...
Pupils appointed Grade 1 on CPS Panel
Congratulations to our pupils, Jack Furness, Lily Hines, and Jackalyn Chan who have all received their CPS Level 1 accreditations. They are all on...
Pupil Jackalyn Chan called to the Bar
Under the supervision of John Lloyd-Richards, pupil Jackalyn Chan was called to the Bar on 17th October 2023. She will be on her feet...