Top-Tier Recognition for Machins in Legal 500 2026
Machins Solicitors continues to set the standard for legal excellence, securing its place as a leading firm in family law for the seventh year running in The Legal 500 2026 rankings.
Janice Young
Dispute Resolution, Commercial Litigation
Consultant, Dispute Resolution Team
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Testimonials
Janice Young and Holly Baker are standout lawyers. Their commitment to client care is second to none. They are approachable, diligent, knowledgeable, and more than capable at dealing with problems in their field of expertise.
Legal 500 2025
Janice Young is a seasoned pro and a formidable solicitor.
Legal 500 2025
Janice Young is a first-class property specialist who has handled many complex cases extremely well.
Legal 500 2025
I worked with Janice Young and Holly Baker on a property damage dispute, in which we were successful at trial. Janice is always on top of every detail of a case; it's almost intimidating. She exudes cleverness.
Janice Young is a hugely experienced and helpful property expert.
Janice Young is “always on top of all aspects of the case."
Legal 500
I would like to take this opportunity to thank you for your hard work throughout this entire process. Your commitment and dedication to your clients are unerring and your prompt and efficient way of dealing with matters is unrivalled. Having experienced solicitors for over 12 years in my line of work and over the last 7 years through this process; I can honestly say that you stand out above the rest. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts for helping make this process as swift as it could possibly have been with all of the complications.
Mr D.
Janice Young stands out as providing clear and sensible advice to her clients.
Legal 500 2022
Janice Young is exceptionally knowledgeable in her field and on hand to provide additional guidance where required.
Legal 500 2022
Janice Young is highly professional but her caring approach does stand out. I believe it is her attention to detail and the law, whilst seeking out and dealing with the nuances of the case, made her an exceptional individual. She also has the ability to deal with matters to achieve the quickest resolution whilst maintaining strength and efficiency.
Legal 500 2022
About Janice
Janice has a broad commercial and property litigation practice with extensive experience in property litigation and disputes and commercial litigation and mediation.
Qualified as a solicitor in 1986. Janice joined Machins in 2015 after working as a partner or senior solicitor/associate with other firms in Bedfordshire, Hertfordshire and London. She has over 25 years of experience in disputes and litigation. Janice works on a part-time basis as a consultant in the Dispute Resolution team.
Memberships and accolades
- Member, Property Litigation Association (PLA)
- ‘Key Lawyer’, Legal 500 (2025 and 2026)
Specialist practice areas
- Commercial Landlord and tenant disputes
- Business lease renewals
- Possession and forfeiture claims (both commercial and residential)
- Rights of way and restrictive covenants
- Co-ownership disputes
- Complex leasehold enfranchisement and lease extensions
- Boundary and Party Wall disputes
- Professional negligence claims
- Shareholder and Partnership disputes
- Debt collection
Latest news by Janice Young
Tenant not allowed to change defence over service charges
A commercial tenant has been refused permission to re-amend its defence to a service charge claim four weeks before trial. The court ruled that although the new defences had reasonable prospects of success, they could have been pleaded earlier and there was no good reason for the delay. The issue arose because the tenant refused
Newsflash – Proposed Leasehold Reform and Lease Extensions
On 07 January 2021 the Housing Secretary Robert Jenrick announced proposals that mean leaseholders will be able to extend their lease by 990 years instead of the current 90 years allowed by the Leasehold Reform, Housing and Urban Development Act 1993, and for those with lease lengths below 80 years, removal of marriage value which
Possession hearings return but renters to get more support
Landlords can now bring possession proceedings again, but the government has also announced new measures to give tenants extra protection over the winter, especially at Christmas. The government has changed the law to increase notice periods to 6 months meaning renters now served notice can stay in their homes over winter, with time to find alternative support or
Landlord of unlicensed HMO ordered repay rent to tenants
A landlord has been ordered to repay a large proportion of rent to the tenants of his house in multiple occupation (HMO) because he did not have the appropriate licence as required by the Housing and Planning Act 2016. The tenants had paid approximately £28,600 rent and sought a rent repayment order. The First-tier Tribunal
Government introduces 6-month notice period for tenant evictions
The government has announced that landlords will have to give six months’ notice if they wish to evict tenants who are struggling to pay their rent during the Covid-19 pandemic. It has also extended the ban on evictions until 21 September. The six-month notice rule will apply in all cases except those involving serious issues
Commercial Property Rent Arrears and Repossessions – Latest Update
Now that the June quarter day is upon us many landlords with tenants in arrears have been waiting for further announcements. The government has now announced that it will be extending the moratorium on forfeiture and the restrictions on issuing statutory demands and winding up petitions for non payment of rent from 30 June until 30