Francis Jacobs QC
Call Date
1964
Silk date
1984
Practice Areas
European and International Law, including EU law and the European Convention on Human Rights.
Summary of Practice
Consultancy on aspects of European and International Law.
Education
City of London School
Christ Church Oxford
Nuffield College Oxford
Appointments
Member of the Privy Council (2005)
Professor of Law, King's College London (2006 - )
Previously: Advocate General, Court of Justice of the European Communities, 1988-2006
Professional Experience
Before his appointment to the European Court of Justice in 1988, Sir Francis combined an academic career with practice at Fountain Court Chambers, specialising in European Law. He appeared in many prominent cases in the English courts and in the European Court of Justice, where he represented individuals, corporations, Governments (especially the United Kingdom) and all the European Institutions (European Parliament, Council and Commission). He also appeared in leading cases before the European Commission and Court of Human Rights. Recently, since returning to the UK, he has been advising on European and international law, including aspects of EU law and the European Convention on Human Rights.
Publications
Author of several books on European law. General Editor, The Oxford EC Law Library (Oxford University Press). Forthcoming: The Sovereignty of the Law (Cambridge University Press: the 2006 Hamlyn lectures)
Languages
French; also some reading knowledge of German, Italian and Spanish.