LAWYER PROFILE

Janice Gardner

UK 2026

Russell-Cooke

Ranked in 2 practice areas

Clinical Negligence: Mainly Claimant

London (Firms)

18 years ranked

Personal Injury: Mainly Claimant

London (Firms)

13 years ranked

About

Provided by Russell-Cooke

UK

Practice Areas

Personal injury and clinical negligence – both High Court. CICA and inquests (including advocacy). Flexible on funding and known for taking on challenging cases on a 'no win, no fee basis'.

Janice has led on many high profile high value cases over the years including Leslie Ash’s record breaking £5.25 million award for her MSSA claim. Most recently she has won two High Court trials; one a complex personal injury trial lasting 5 days (Sparrow) and the other a complex clinical negligence case (Macaulay) lasting 10 days and involving evidence from 12 different doctors.

Further, she has conducted many catastrophic birth injury claims securing multi-million pound lump sums plus periodical payments on behalf of her clients. Janice has significant expertise in infection cases.

Career

Anthony Gold (1991-97); Jones Maidment Wilson (1997-99); Russell-Cooke (made partner in 2001).

Professional Memberships

APIL, Secretary APIL London Regional Group, AvMA, Law Society Personal Injury and Clinical Negligence Panels.

Publications

Frequent contributor to Lawtel, Clinical Risk and APIL's Focus Magazine.

Personal

Born 1967 in Preston, Lancashire. Education Swansea University (BA Hons History). Lives in North West London with her husband and 2 children. Trustee for Wormwood Scrubs Pony Centre which specialises in riding and equine therapy for complex children.

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

Chambers Guide to the Legal Profession

Clinical Negligence: Mainly Claimant - London (Firms)

Band 3

Individual Editorial

Janice Gardner acts on claims arising from delays in diagnosis, surgical errors and negligent obstetric care. She also offers strength handling complex cases surrounding failings in psychiatric care.

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Personal Injury: Mainly Claimant - London (Firms)

Band 4

Individual Editorial

Janice Gardner is well regarded for her handling of psychiatric injury claims as well as serious injury claims resulting from motor accidents. She also represents clients in CICA and historic sexual abuse claims.

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Strengths

Provided by Chambers

I have found Janice to be extremely diligent and enthusiastic. I really value her as a solicitor.
Clinical Negligence: Mainly ClaimantChambers Guide to the Legal Profession
Janice will take on hard cases and see them through. She is empathetic and emotionally intelligent yet aware of legal realities and has grit about her.
Clinical Negligence: Mainly ClaimantChambers Guide to the Legal Profession
Janice is very good indeed. She is very empathetic, leaves no stone unturned and she makes things make sense.
Clinical Negligence: Mainly ClaimantChambers Guide to the Legal Profession
She is a real fighter who stands her ground and gives realistic and sensible advice to her clients. She is hugely experienced, has a light touch and brings tactical nous.
Clinical Negligence: Mainly ClaimantChambers Guide to the Legal Profession