Jessica Sunassee-Mackey

• Handled historic abuse claims for clients and at the Scottish Child Abuse Inquiry.
• Managed breach of contract and negligence claims alongside PI defence work.
• Represented clients in court hearings and instructed counsel on complex cases.
• Instructing expert contributors for evidential clarity.
• Advised settlement decisions where liability attaches for responsible parties.
• Advised solatium and quantum values through liability and damages assessments.
• Completed in-depth investigation, including witness statements and document reviews.
• Improve consistency of account of expenses records by guiding colleagues on approach and strategy.
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• Represented clients at initial court hearings, instructing counsel in complex cases.
• Strategised arguments to successfully present client positions.
• Negotiated client settlements to limit costly court proceedings in legal disputes.
• Provided general and commercial legal advice on: property disputes, RAAC, sequestration, debt recovery, contract obligations and breaches, company restoration and construction.
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• Conducted legal research and drafted pleadings, advice and letters.
• Completed four seats:

General Litigation

Rural

Employment

General and Commercial Litigation

• Supported the legal team in improving operations and resolving issues to deliver top-notch customer service.
• Resolving contract, pricing issues and LBAs.
• Working on contract awareness presentations alongside other colleagues for the technical unit.
• Reviewed and managed contractual obligations of the parties and provided continual review to ensure that all terms and conditions are met.
• Providing administrative support to Global and Regional Service Centre's personnel at all levels and various locations.