Janet was admitted to the roll as a solicitor in 2001 after completing her training contract with a firm specialising in family law. She went on to work at Her Majesty’s’ Court Service as a legal adviser to the magistrates, dealing with Criminal and Family matters . Since then she has gained a wealth of experience in Public Law working for various local authorities around the country, with a focus on social care law, including Childcare Proceedings and Court of Protection proceedings. Janet also has experience in property law and residential conveyancing.
Janet has a thorough knowledge of the Care Act 2014, the Mental Capacity Act 2005 and the Children Act 1989, and experience of Judicial Review applications. Her work for various local authorities for over 12 years has given her insight into the practice and procedures of local authority social care departments and their statutory duties towards children and adults. She has previously conducted safeguarding adults reviews and serious case reviews for local authorities.
