Sydney Mitchell LLP has a solid reputation for its work on contentious probate matters and works closely with its private client team. Under the joint leadership of Tracy Creed and Dean Parnell , it regularly advises on diverse issues such as claims under the Inheritance Act, disputes about the validity of wills and issues relating to the distribution of trust assets. The former head of department, Pam Deol, is now at Painters.
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Testimonials
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- ' Sydney Mitchell have been immensely professional in all areas relating to my present situation. Katie Maxwell- Stewart has been quite unique with her findings and picking out the other parties inconsistencies in regards to the case'.
- 'Excellent rapport with their clients'.
- 'This is a wonderful firm going through a state of flux. The junior team and private client lawyers are exceptional. Value for money at this firm is excellent'.
- 'In depth team, able to deal with all areas of disputes relating to wills and trusts. Tracy Creed- well experienced and good with clients. Good knowledge of the law and clients find them easy to talk to and discuss their cases'.
- 'They are specialists in this area rather than dabblers and have lots of experience. Almost unique in having a real specialism in a relatively small firm and provide excellent value for money'.
- 'Katie Maxwell - Stewart is a specialist with lots of experience in this area'.
- 'The team now provides a broad range of expertise in overlapping fields, such as real estate and professional negligence work. This combines with the experience of longer standing members. There is, in consequence, a cohesiveness of provision for clients'.
- 'Ian Sheppard: a careful, considered and experienced solicitor. He thinks things through and, just as importantly, thinks ahead. As a result, he has really strong strategic insight'.
Work highlights
- Acting for two executors and trustees relating to three estates, six trusts and four companies all of which are interlinked and disputes spanning 20 years.
- Acting for A in a complex contentious probate partnership dispute culminating in an 8 day trial. The client was successful in his defence and counterclaim.
- Acting for B in successfully defending a court of appeal application.
Lawyers
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Dean Parnell, Tracy Creed