Masters of the Bench

Called in July 1980, Jan took Silk in 2000 and sits as a Recorder and as a judge of the Employment Appeal Tribunal.  He specialises in housing law at Garden Court Chambers with particular emphasis on housing management, homelessness and housing conditions.  Before returning to chambers in 1992, Jan practised in the legal advice sector in law centres, with the Citizens Advice Bureau service, the Child Poverty Action Group, and Shelter, where he set up what is now the Legal Department.  Current public service includes case reviewing for the Bar Pro Bono Unit, the Bar Council Civil Legal Aid Committee, and Patron of the Croydon Housing Aid Society.