Sydney Mitchell LLP offers secured and unsecured recovery assistance for a diverse spread of clients, from local to national organisations. Its experience includes secured and unsecured debt collection, return of goods claims and recovery of service charges. ‘Unrivalled’ in her ability to explain legal processes, Leanne Schneider-Rose heads the practice and advises individuals, insolvency practitioners and bridging lenders on their recovery options in connection with insolvency claims. Heleena Gandham is noted within the team for her work in non-regulated lending for bridging lenders.

Legal 500 Editorial commentary

Testimonials

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  • ‘Leanne Schneider-Rose is excellent. She has a real understanding of the law and works very hard for her clients to achieve the best results for them.’

  • ‘They are an excellent firm. The level of service received is unmatched.’

  • ‘Leanne Schneider-Rose is immensely knowledgeable and helpful while being straightforward and down to earth. Leanne's ability to explain the very complex legal process to clients is unrivalled.’

  • ‘They offer a great service.’

  • ‘Excellent sector knowledge with great experience in dealing with disputes.’

  • ‘Leanne Schneider-Rose is an exceptional lawyer. Professional and knowledgeable.'

  • ‘The team are professional and friendly, authoritative yet approachable, understanding and non-judgmental in all aspects of law.’

  • ‘Leanne offers clear advice which is always on providing the best possible outcome. They are good value for money and always happy to help.’

Key clients

  • Greenfield Mortgages II Limited
  • Sky Bridge Lending Ltd

Work highlights

  • Advising a bridging lender in respect of non-regulated lending.
  • Advising the executors of an estate of a former post-master in relation to a claim against the Post Office arising out of the Horizon software scandal.
  • Advising a property development company in respect of the collection of service charges, rents and dilapidations claims.

Lawyers

Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Leanne Schneider-Rose

Other key lawyers

Heleena Gandham