Janice Young

Dispute Resolution, Commercial Litigation

Consultant, Dispute Resolution Team

Contact Information

janice.young@machins.co.uk
01582 514398
Luton Office
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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

Recommended Lawyer in the Legal 500 2026 Guide

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

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