Janet Plange

  • Year of Call 1981

Introduction

Janet has been practising at the Family Bar for more than 40 years and is well known for her commitment to every aspect of the family justice system.  She advises on both public and private law proceedings.  She has a reputation for her work and commitment to vulnerable parents in care proceedings whose cases appear to be difficult or hopeless.  She is regularly instructed on behalf of parents, wider family members and guardians.

Janet undertakes some pro bono work where it is considered that the parent is otherwise unable to access justice in the Family Courts.  In suitable cases she will work with solicitors to keep her costs within legal aid limits where her clients fall outside of the limits for eligibility.

Earlier in her career Janet worked for 2 years as an in-house lawyer in two busy London local authorities where she gained invaluable experience and insight into the role a child protection lawyer.  This experience informs her work on behalf of her clients.

Janet’s interests include all aspects of dance (particularly Latin American) and ballet (she attends Silver Swans ballet classes at the Royal Academy of Dance).  She also enjoys visiting art galleries and museums.

Janet loves international travel and visits Spain and South American countries several times a year.  She speaks Spanish and French.

Family

Qualifications

LLB Hons, University of Birmingham

Memberships

Family Law Bar Association (FLBA)

Languages

She speaks fluent Spanish and French