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Janet Bignell

Called 1992
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Janet undertakes litigation, arbitration and advisory work in all aspects of real property and landlord and tenant law. She has been instructed in a number of the most high value and high profile development disputes of the last 5 years. Recent court cases have focused on the award of restitutionary damages for trespass, insolvency, professional negligence and rent review. A full list of reported cases is set out below.

Published comments

Legal 500: Listed as a Leading Property Litigation Junior in 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009.

“The 'extremely competent advocacy' of Janet Bignell was utilised on the expedited Court of Appeal case of Innovate Logistics”. Legal 500 2009.

Chambers & Partners 2009 - Rated as Leading Real Estate Junior - Band 1.

Chambers Bar Awards 2008 - shortlisted (as one of three) for Real Estate Junior of the Year.

Janet Bignell is one of those unsung heroes who just come to life when you put her in front of a judge. Invested with amazing attention to detail and an ability to see the pragmatic way forward, she stands out a mile from most of her peers.

Legal 500 (2007): " ... the extremely bright person of leasehold specialist Janet Bignell is a 'first-class' advocate and acted in Margam v Dorant."

Chambers & Partners 2008: "Good on her feet, she is extremely bright but wears it very lightly".

Legal 500 (2006): "Top-notch juniors include Janet Bignell, a charming and persuasive advocate".

Chambers & Partners 2007: "Janet Bignell is seen as an asset and garnered praise for being "level-headed and competent".

Chambers & Partners 2006: "Janet Bignell's 'diligence and thoughtfulness' went down well with interviewees".

Legal 500 (2005):"Janet Bignell is said to be 'analytical and sensitive to the needs of the clients'".

Chambers and Partners Guide 2005: "Janet Bignell is rated as a 'strong technical lawyer' and clients like her 'calm and efficient courtroom manner with which she dismantles difficult opponents without being aggressive or hectoring'".

Legal 500 (1998): "A rising star".

Legal 500 (1997): "The sparky Janet Bignell"

Legal Experts: Listed for Commercial Litigation and Property in 2004, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009.

Legal Experts: Listed for Property Litigation in 2002 and 2003.

The Lawyer Review of the Landlord and Tenant Bar, 1997 and 1998.