Jackie Bate
Associate Commercial Property Lawyer
Commercial PropertyJackie joined Harrison Drury as an Executive Administrator in December of 2013, subsequently progressing to her current role of Associate Commercial Property Lawyer and Head of Plot Sales. Jackie has a 2:1 degree in criminology, and is also a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Legal Executives.
Jackie predominately works alongside developer clients, but also has a strong client base in commercial property generally, dealing with site acquisitions, statutory agreements, legal charges, property sales, leases and more. Jackie was also noted in the 2024 edition of the Legal 500 as a Recommended Lawyer.
With over a decade’s experience of working with developers, Jackie has a deep understanding of their requirements and focuses on providing tailored, practical solutions to ensure their projects become a reality. Jackie also spends a great deal of time forging strong relationships with her clients and maintaining these, with some of the region’s best known housebuilders returning time and again.
Outside of work you can find me…
Jackie’s main passion outside of work is gardening and where she will frequently be found donating plants to colleagues. She also loves camping and frequently holidays in her campervan with her dog, Monty. Family is also extremely important to Jackie, and she spends a great deal of time with her two children, both of whom are grown up.
Awards and Rankings
Harrison Drury is ranked by leading independent guide to the UK’s top legal firms and solicitors, Legal 500.
The guide highlights the solicitors who are providing the most cutting edge and innovative advice to clients and we are ranked across our range of practice areas and people.