Sangita Manek
Irwin MitchellSpearheaded by Claire-Marie Cornford, the national team at Irwin Mitchell carries out a broad range of high-value and complex litigation for a wide variety of clients. These clients include individuals, entrepreneurs, professionals, banks, executors, trustees, charities, and beneficiaries. The group receives a steady flow of instructions on various contested issues, such as statutory wills and Court of Protection cases. It is well-equipped to handle multi-jurisdictional disputes. Sangita Manek is a key individual in the practice who has a special interest in cohabitee disputes relating to the ownership of property.
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‘Sangita Manek is a standout partner. She has been recruited from a leading provincial practice where she was always treated as a London-style lawyer. She is no-nonsense, strategic, sensible and completely client driven and focused. She knows when to fight and when to seek a compromise.'
‘They have a large team with a very modern approach. Laura Gabrel is excellent; she fights every inch for a client, and has excellent commercial acumen.'
’Irwin Mitchell have developed an impressive profile in this type of work. They are extremely client focussed. Claire-Marie Cornford is the standout partner at Irwin Mitchell. She is a great lawyer, resolute under fire and utterly devoted to the client's interests.’
‘The Irwin Mitchell contentious trust and probate team is very good. It has vast experience of the whole range of disputes in this field and is ably supported by its non-contentious trust and tax team.'
- 'Claire-Marie Cornford is a very strong team leader. She is excellent with clients, always calm, professional and empathetic and they rightly have every confidence that she will fight their corner with determination.'
’Irwin Mitchell's London team has a strong contentious trusts and probate offering. It also has the benefit of a good private client department for support. Claire-Marie Cornford is very astute and experienced. Samantha Ewing is very thorough.’
‘Claire-Marie Cornford is a tenacious litigator who understands client needs. She combines empathy with resilience. Samantha Ewing is an organised and efficient litigator who always keeps the client's objectives in mind.’
‘Sangita Manek is a great fighter for her clients, is quick to pick up on the other side's areas of vulnerability and not to let them go. She is extremely efficient, never misses a deadline and is a good team player.'
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Claire-Marie Cornford
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Claire-Marie Cornford