Spotlight on… Madeleine Jordan

We are shining the spotlight on Madeleine Jordan, Senior Associate in our Dispute Resolution team.

1. What type of legal advice do you provide?

I advise both public and private sector clients on broad range of disputes that may arise throughout the course of their business journey. This includes bringing and defending judicial review claims, procurement challenges, breach of contract disputes and professional negligence matters, among others.

2. Why did you choose your specialism?

I was drawn to dispute resolution because of the variety and complexity of the work. The role allows me to support clients from all sectors as they navigate legal challenges, which means no two days are the same. I work through with clients as they navigate their problems and the high-stakes nature of the work makes it both intellectually rewarding, and professionally challenging.

3. What type of work does your team do that is relevant to Homes England? Or have you been involved in any Homes England projects?

Our team regularly advises public sector bodies, and those working closely with them, particularly in the housing and infrastructure sectors. We provide guidance on procurement law, regulatory frameworks, judicial review risk and the use of statutory powers.

We also offer strategic support to help clients navigate complex legal frameworks, ensure lawful decision making, and resolve disputes effectively, whether through litigation or alternative methods.

4. What was your most memorable outcome for a client? And why?

One standout moment was successfully defending a planning dispute in the Supreme Court for a public sector client. I assisted this client from an early stage in a claim that was not only legally complex but carried significant implications for the use of “drop-in” planning conditions.

5. How have you supported your local community?

I’m actively involved with the Lord Edmund Davies Legal Education Trust, an independent charity which aims to ensure no one in society would conclude that their background would prevent them from entering a career in law. As part of my involvement with the trust, I provide work experience and act as a mentor to sixth form students and university students from lower socioeconomic backgrounds, to help support access to the legal progression.

6. Why do you think a commitment to helping the planet is important? And can you give any examples where you have made a change to help the planet?

As legal professionals, we have a responsibility to consider our environmental impact not only in how we work, but in how we advise and influence clients. A commitment to sustainability reflects a wider duty of care to future generations. Personally, I try to adopt low-impact commuting options and support paperless working across my team. These may seem like small steps, but collectively they drive change across sectors.