Sydney Mitchell LLP is praised for showing ‘a genuine approach to care for clients and always going the extra mile’. Tracy Creed is the head of the department, which has seen wealth preservation and elderly client work become a significant part of its caseload. Other key areas of focus include advising on the administration of estates and on applications to the Court of Protection. The practice is also well-regarded for its specialist advice in relation to NHS continuing healthcare. Shelley Collingbourne is another significant member of the practice.
Testimonials
Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.
‘Tracy Creed has always made me feel like she really cares. I have had a really difficult time and she supported me throughout the whole process. She has always been available at the end of a telephone and has been very professional.'
- ‘The solicitor who has been dealing with this estate (Shelly Collingbourne) has been excellent, and I cannot praise her highly enough.’
‘Shelley was very friendly and personable, which put me at ease and made me feel clear on the process/where we were in the will-writing process.’
‘Tracy Creed is competent and meticulous whilst showing patience and understanding to families.'
‘Tracy Creed always returns calls if she is not available and is extremely experienced in her role. She is a true professional. I would highly recommend her as her knowledge and professionalism is second to none. She always secures the best outcome.’
‘Tracy Creed – a can do attitude and always there for you, regardless of how busy she is, she will always make time for you. A total professional with bags of knowledge to share with her clients.'
'Shelley Collingbourne – a fantastic, warm approach. All her clients adore her, given the intrinsic professional approach she shows them. Has plenty of knowledge and will exceed client expectation every time.'
‘Friendly and helpful staff. Main dealings are with Shelley Collingbourne who is very hands on and helpful, with a good knowledge of her expertise in wills and trusts and estates.’
Work highlights
- Advising a trustee and executor relating to lifetime trust(s) and the settlor’s linked estate. Negligent advice provided by a will writer and the impact of that advice on the trusts and the estate.
- Advising on a continuing healthcare matter, successfully secured full funding and ultimately undertook a successful appeal resulting in a reimbursement of care costs.
- Advising on linked estates for mother and son who died two years apart.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Tracy Creed