‘Personable and unflappable’ Dean Parnell leads the team at Sydney Mitchell LLP, which provides ’honest, reliable, well-informed, unbeatable customer service' to its clients. The practice acts across a range of sectors, routinely advising clients on disputes related to insurance, insolvency, healthcare, and property. The team continues to grow, with the arrival of associate Ian Sheppard in March 2022 from RLK and Heleena Gandham from Thomas Horton LLP in August 2022.

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Testimonials

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  • 'Honest, reliable, well-informed, unbeatable customer service. I would always use Sydney Mitchell, I've never had bad service. The company is down-to-earth, and always ready to help in all circumstances. I can't fault them.'

  • ‘Dean Parnell is great to work with; an excellent tactician, personable and unflappable when the going gets tough.’

  • ‘Close involvement of partners and practicality of approach.'

  • ‘Dean Parnell is very well-known in the market. He is very commercial and gets great deals for his clients.’

Work highlights

  • Representing SWAP claim for a client against an international bank valued at £4m.
  • Representing two parties in a breach of contract and fiduciary duty.
  • Representing a client in a multi-million pound dispute involving allegations of fraud in connection with restructuring following the sale of a business

Lawyers

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Dean Parnell

Other key lawyers

Ian Sheppard