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[[Barry Berlow-Jackson]] began in personal finance at [[RBS]]/[[Tesco Personal Finance]] (1997–2000). He worked in policy and research at [[SCoJeC]] (2000–2003) and [[Victim Support Scotland]] (2003–2006) before qualifying as a solicitor. | [[Barry Berlow-Jackson]] began in personal finance at [[RBS]]/[[Tesco Personal Finance]] (1997–2000). He worked in policy and research at [[SCoJeC]] (2000–2003) and [[Victim Support Scotland]] (2003–2006) before qualifying as a solicitor. | ||
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[[Barry Berlow-Jackson]] has been active in Jewish communal groups since university. He is Vice-President and former Treasurer of the [[Glasgow Jewish Representative Council]].<ref name="JewishGlasgow" /> | [[Barry Berlow-Jackson]] has been active in Jewish communal groups since university. He is Vice-President and former Treasurer of the [[Glasgow Jewish Representative Council]].<ref name="JewishGlasgow" /> | ||
Revision as of 11:23, 13 April 2026
Scottish solicitor and Vice-President of the Glasgow Jewish Representative Council
| Barry Berlow-Jackson
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| Occupation | Solicitor, community leader |
| Known for | Vice-President of the Glasgow Jewish Representative Council |
Barry Charles Berlow-Jackson is a Scottish solicitor specialising in personal injury and civil litigation. He is Vice-President of the Glasgow Jewish Representative Council.[1]
Barry Berlow-Jackson has held senior legal roles at Digby Brown Solicitors and Walker Laird Solicitors. Since March 2025 he has been Principal Solicitor and owner of Berlow-Jackson Law (Scotlegal Ltd).[2][3]
Early life and education
Barry Berlow-Jackson attended Hutchesons' Grammar School (1987–1993). He studied at the University of Strathclyde, earning a BA (Hons) in Business Law (1993–1997), where he chaired the Jewish Student Society (Glasgow J-Soc) and served as treasurer of Northern Region UJS. He later completed an LLB (2006–2008) and PG Dip LP (2008–2009).[1]
Legal career
Barry Berlow-Jackson began in personal finance at RBS/Tesco Personal Finance (1997–2000). He worked in policy and research at SCoJeC (2000–2003) and Victim Support Scotland (2003–2006) before qualifying as a solicitor.
Career timeline
| Period | Role | Organisation |
|---|---|---|
| 1987–1993 | Pupil | Hutchesons' Grammar School |
| 1993–1997 | BA (Hons) Business Law, Chair of J-Soc | University of Strathclyde |
| 1997–2000 | Personal Finance Officer | RBS / Tesco Personal Finance |
| 2000–2003 | Public Affairs Officer | SCoJeC |
| 2003–2006 | Policy and Research | Victim Support Scotland |
| 2006–2008 | LLB | University of Strathclyde |
| 2008–2009 | PG Dip LP | University of Strathclyde |
| 2009–2011 | Trainee Solicitor | Digby Brown Solicitors |
| 2011–2017 | Litigating Solicitor | Digby Brown Solicitors |
| 2017–2021 | Senior Solicitor | Digby Brown Solicitors |
| 2021–2025 | Associate Solicitor, Head of Reparation | Walker Laird Solicitors |
| 2025–present | Principal Solicitor and Business Owner | Berlow-Jackson Law |
Jewish and Zionist communal involvement
Barry Berlow-Jackson has been active in Jewish communal groups since university. He is Vice-President and former Treasurer of the Glasgow Jewish Representative Council.[1] His firm Berlow-Jackson Law is based at Top Floor, 222 Fenwick Road, Giffnock, Glasgow G46 6UE – the headquarters of the Scottish Zionist movement and Glasgow Jewish Community Centre.[2][4] He previously chaired the Parent Council of Calderwood Lodge (Scotland’s only Jewish primary school) from 2018 to 2020.[5]
Personal life
Barry Berlow-Jackson is a smallholder living on a farm with his wife and children. He serves as a Community Councillor and acting chair of his local Community Council.[1]
External links
Glasgow Jewish Representative Council board Berlow-Jackson Law
Notes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 Glasgow Jewish Representative Council, Board Members and Staff Glasgow Jewish, accessed April 2026.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Scottish Legal Aid Board, Solicitor Finder: Berlow-Jackson Law Scottish Legal Aid Board, accessed April 2026.
- ↑ Companies House, Barry Charles BERLOW-JACKSON appointments GOV.UK, accessed April 2026.
- ↑ Berlow-Jackson Law, Berlow-Jackson Law – ScotLEGAL Scotlegal, accessed April 2026.
- ↑ The Jewish Chronicle, Glasgow school’s ‘relaxed return’ is a lesson for London primaries The Jewish Chronicle, accessed April 2026.