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Janet Oganah  
Date of: Call - 2007
Phone:   020 7831 0222  
Fax:   020 7831 2239  
Email:   clerks@42br.com  
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Summary Of Practice

Janet was called to the Bar in 2007, and became a tenant in Chambers in 2008 following the successful completion of her pupillage.

Janet practices in most areas of Chambers work, with a particular emphasis on:

Family

Janet is presently seeking to broaden her family law practice.  She appears on behalf of local authorities and parents in public law cases, and regularly appears on behalf of parents in private law proceedings (contact and residence disputes).  She also appears for applicants and respondents in civil proceedings relating to domestic violence, particularly non-molestation, occupation, and committal orders.  

Janet has undertaken two secondments with two different local authorities in the child care and adult social services’ departments; and has advised on various aspects of these two areas.

Landlord & Tenant/Housing

Janet regularly acts for local authorities, housing associations and private landlords as well as tenants.  Her practice covers all aspects of housing law including possessions, disrepair and tolerated trespassers. 

Personal Injury

Janet regularly appears for both claimants and defendants in road traffic arbitrations, which often include an element of personal injury.

 

Scholarships and Awards

Lord Denning Scholarship

Hardwicke Entrance Scholarship

 

Education

LLB Law (Hons)- University of Bristol

BVC- College of Law (Very Competent)

 

Other Information

Janet enjoys photography, dancing, cooking, travelling and reading. 

Janet spent her childhood in Kenya, and speaks fluent Swahili.