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Sydney Mitchell LLP

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Cavendish House, 39 Waterloo Street, Birmingham, West Midlands, B2 5PP

0121 698 2200

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Cavendish House, 39 Waterloo Street, Birmingham, West Midlands, B2 5PP

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5.0
Excellent
395 Reviews
95%+
Value for
Money
95%+
Success
Rate
95%+
Would
Recommend
Communication 5.0/5
Initial Impressions 5.0/5
Approachability 5.0/5
Documentation Accuracy 5.0/5
Legal Knowledge 5.0/5
Value for money 4.9/5

Accreditations

Sydney Mitchell LLP are accredited by

Family Law accreditation awarded to Sydney Mitchell LLP
The Law Society accreditation awarded to Sydney Mitchell LLP
Conveyancing Quality Scheme accreditation awarded to Sydney Mitchell LLP

Description

Sydney Mitchell Solicitors was founded around 1763 by Richard Chattock. 250 years on, the firm is still providing legal solutions to people and businesses throughout the West Midlands and the UK. Based in the heart of the Midlands, the firm has a large team of legal experts that specialise in the various aspects of corporate, commercial and private law. With offices based in Birmingham City Centre, Shirley, Sheldon with facilities in Sutton Coldfield, Sydney Mitchell guarantees a first-rate legal service both locally and further afield.

Rankings by area of expertise

Local 1 / 2
National 212 / 11,165
4.9
Excellent
1,050 Reviews
95%
Value for
Money
12% above
national average
95%+
Success
Rate
18% above
national average
95%+
Would
Recommend
19% above
national average
Communication 4.8/5
Initial Impressions 4.8/5
Approachability 4.8/5
Documentation Accuracy 4.8/5
Legal Knowledge 4.8/5
Value for money 4.8/5

Accreditations

Sydney Mitchell LLP are accredited by

Family Law accreditation awarded to Sydney Mitchell LLP
The Law Society accreditation awarded to Sydney Mitchell LLP
Conveyancing Quality Scheme accreditation awarded to Sydney Mitchell LLP

Description

Sydney Mitchell Solicitors was founded around 1763 by Richard Chattock. 250 years on, the firm is still providing legal solutions to people and businesses throughout the West Midlands and the UK. Based in the heart of the Midlands, the firm has a large team of legal experts that specialise in the various aspects of corporate, commercial and private law. With offices based in Birmingham City Centre, Shirley, Sheldon with facilities in Sutton Coldfield, Sydney Mitchell guarantees a first-rate legal service both locally and further afield.

Rankings by area of expertise

Immigration 1 / 9
Wills, Trusts & Probate 1 / 2
Immigration Law 1 / 4
Family Law 1 / 2
Housing & Property 1 / 1
Crime/ Criminal Defence 1 / 1
Professional Negligence 1 / 7
Commercial Property 1 / 2
Personal Injury 1 / 2
Child Law 1 / 2
Employment 1 / 2
Dispute Resolution 1 / 2
Litigation 1 / 1
Consumer 1 / 1
Contract Law 1 / 1
Company & Commercial 1 / 2
Appeals Law 1 / 8
Construction 1 / 1
Elder Law 1 / 3
Money & Tax 1 / 2
Company Law 1 / 2
Insurance Law 1 / 8
Adjudication Law 1 / 1
Clinical Negligence 1 / 1
Healthcare Law 1 / 9
Land Law 1 / 1
Licensing Law 1 / 9
Corporate Law 1 / 1
Welfare & Benefits 1 / 1
Banking 1 / 1
Criminal Law 1 / 20
Debt and Tax Law 1 / 1
Mental Health Law 1 / 1
Travel Law 1 / 45
Compliance Law 1 / 5
Dental Law 1 / 1
Equity Law 1 / 16
National Insurance Law 1 / 32
Administrative Law 1 / 4
Disability Law 1 / 13
Discrimination Law 1 / 11
Environmental Law 1 / 4
European Law 1 / 4
Intellectual Property Law 1 / 4
Planning Law 1 / 1
Agriculture 1 / 1
Aviation Law 1 / 14
Bribery and Corruption Law 1 / 6
Civil Law 1 / 1
Copyright Law 1 / 10
Customs Law 1 / 2
Cybersecurity and Data Protection Law 1 / 13
Defamation Law 1 / 1
Enforcement Law 1 / 1
Equality Law 1 / 12
Health and Safety Law 1 / 13
IT & Intellectual Property 1 / 1
International Enforcement of Judgments 1 / 15
Occupational Health Law 1 / 11
Pharmaceutical Law 1 / 10
Privacy Law 1 / 7
Private International Law 1 / 1
Regulations 1 / 1
Social Law 1 / 4
White Collar Crime 1 / 4
Local 1 / 2
Immigration 8 / 2,284
Wills, Trusts & Probate 91 / 3,763
Immigration Law 26 / 1,156
Family Law 94 / 4,224
Housing & Property 272 / 4,772
Crime/ Criminal Defence 147 / 2,142
Professional Negligence 75 / 1,298
Commercial Property 206 / 3,667
Personal Injury 77 / 2,650
Child Law 67 / 1,640
Employment 105 / 3,622
Dispute Resolution 103 / 1,802
Litigation 53 / 892
Consumer 120 / 4,415
Contract Law 34 / 1,426
Company & Commercial 75 / 4,183
Appeals Law 19 / 849
Construction 55 / 854
Elder Law 25 / 317
Money & Tax 105 / 1,951
Company Law 34 / 970
Insurance Law 18 / 659
Adjudication Law 16 / 240
Clinical Negligence 102 / 1,247
Healthcare Law 6 / 357
Land Law 59 / 1,322
Licensing Law 14 / 501
Corporate Law 34 / 843
Welfare & Benefits 58 / 1,050
Banking 41 / 1,032
Criminal Law 40 / 1,008
Debt and Tax Law 34 / 787
Mental Health Law 11 / 205
Travel Law 2 / 124
Compliance Law 12 / 462
Dental Law 4 / 56
Equity Law 36 / 569
National Insurance Law 17 / 422
Administrative Law 9 / 212
Disability Law 17 / 601
Discrimination Law 18 / 499
Environmental Law 11 / 394
European Law 2 / 92
Intellectual Property Law 24 / 625
Planning Law 20 / 585
Agriculture 118 / 820
Aviation Law 2 / 142
Bribery and Corruption Law 9 / 411
Civil Law 13 / 66
Copyright Law 8 / 522
Customs Law 4 / 121
Cybersecurity and Data Protection Law 12 / 893
Defamation Law 13 / 265
Enforcement Law 28 / 576
Equality Law 25 / 1,097
Health and Safety Law 15 / 574
IT & Intellectual Property 71 / 1,114
International Enforcement of Judgments 7 / 153
Occupational Health Law 12 / 429
Pharmaceutical Law 2 / 95
Privacy Law 7 / 514
Private International Law 8 / 130
Regulations 69 / 2,409
Social Law 8 / 225
White Collar Crime 11 / 204
National 212 / 11,165

Meet the team of Sydney Mitchell LLP

Jamie Langley

Jamie Langley

Paralegal

5.0 34
Andre Minnaar

Andre Minnaar

Partner, Immigration

5.0 249
Melissa Southall

Melissa Southall

Senior Associate Immigration

5.0 127
Kirandeep Athwal

Kirandeep Athwal

Personal Injury Solicitor

4.9 9

Meet the team of Sydney Mitchell LLP

Andre Minnaar

Andre Minnaar

Partner, Immigration

5.0 249
Melissa Southall

Melissa Southall

Senior Associate Immigration

5.0 127
Jamie Langley

Jamie Langley

Paralegal

5.0 34
Leanne Schneider-Rose

Leanne Schneider-Rose

Partner, Restructuring and Insolvency

5.0 10
Kirandeep Athwal

Kirandeep Athwal

Personal Injury Solicitor

4.9 9
Heleena Gandham

Heleena Gandham

Senior Associate Solicitor

5.0 6
Dean Parnell

Dean Parnell

Partner, Dispute Resolution

5.0 3
Benazir Mir

Benazir Mir

Solicitor

5.0 1
Raj Sahota

Raj Sahota

Paralegal, Commercial Property

5.0 1
Roy Colaba

Roy Colaba

Partner, Corporate and Commercial

0.0 0
Malika Saidova

Malika Saidova

Paralegal, Dispute Resolution

0.0 0

Contact details

0121 698 2200
enquiries@sydneymitchell.co.uk
www.sydneymitchell.co.uk

Opening hours

Monday 09:00–17:30
Tuesday 09:00–17:30
Wednesday 09:00–17:30
Thursday 09:00–17:30
Friday 09:00–17:30
Saturday (Closed)
Sunday (Closed)

Cavendish House, 39 Waterloo Street, Birmingham, West Midlands, B2 5PP

Reviews

5.0 /5 395 Reviews
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    The firm specialises in immigration, family law, conveyancing, probate and employment/claims, with strong technical expertise, meticulous attention to detail and a track record of successful outcomes. Clients value clear, timely communication, responsiveness and proactive case management. Reviews praise professionalism, empathy, patience and reassuring support during stressful matters, plus a friendly, approachable manner and consistent teamwork that keeps clients informed and confident throughout the process.

    professional
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    attention to detail
    knowledgeable
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    MOHAMMED ALENEZI

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    Thanks to Mr. Andre

    I would like to sincerely thank Lawyer Andre Minar for his outstanding support and professionalism. I successfully obtained my Permanent Residence in the UK. Lawyer Andre Minar is the best lawyer I have ever worked with. He is highly experienced, always responds quickly, and truly cares about his clients. I highly recommend him to anyone looking for a professional immigration lawyer. Thank you,

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    I will make sure Andre gets to see your incredibly kind words, Mohammed. Knowing he is the best lawyer you have ever worked with is the highest compliment he could receive. We wish you a very bright and happy future in the UK!

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    The Shepherds

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    Jamie provided exceptional service

    Jamie absolutely delivered on all fronts and it was a privilege to get to work with him for our spouse visa. We cannot recommend him highly enough. He is competent, calm, professional, and made a very stressful process feel manageable. He completes all tasks in a timely matter, he is responsive, and his attention to detail is unparalleled. He walked us through every single step of the process so that we felt comfortable and is the kind of person that truly understands what his clients need. Throughout the entire process, my husband and I often found ourselves saying to each other "It's okay, we don't have to worry, Jamie is on it" and I can promise that is the kind of person you want on your team when going through this process. This is not something we would have wanted to do alone, but truly Jamie overdelivered on every single expectation we had. We can't thank him enough!

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    legal expert Jamie Langley Jamie Langley

    from Sydney Mitchell LLP

    Hearing that you and your husband felt completely safe and supported enough to stop worrying is the best feedback we could ever ask for. Jamie truly understands how much these cases mean to his clients. Huge congratulations to you both, and all the very best for your future!

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    Kafayat Adekunle

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    Perfect for immigration

    Excellent service from Andre Minnaar on my recent immigration application. They were professional, efficient, and always available to reply to my emails. They made a very stressful process feel simple and straightforward. Application approved without any issues.

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    Thank you for the fantastic review, Kafayat! We are delighted that Andre made your immigration application feel so simple and stress-free. Ensuring swift communication and smooth, successful approvals is exactly what we aim for, and we have proudly passed your wonderful feedback along to Andre to celebrate. Congratulations and all the very best!

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    Jerald

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    Excellent Support and Dedication Throughout My Case

    Title: Excellent legal support throughout my case I had a very positive experience with the firm throughout my asylum appeal. André handled my case with great care and attention, carefully reviewing my evidence, identifying important issues and guiding me through a very difficult and stressful process. I especially appreciated his dedication and the work he put into my case, including during the urgent stages. I am very grateful for the support and professional service I received and would highly recommend the firm.

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    legal expert Andre Minnaar Andre Minnaar

    from Sydney Mitchell LLP

    Thank you so much for taking the time to share your experience, and for the high recommendation, Jerald. We know that navigating an asylum appeal is an incredibly difficult and stressful process, which is why we are deeply committed to being there for our clients every step of the way. We are incredibly proud of André for his dedication, meticulous attention to detail, and the tireless work he put in especially during the urgent stages of your case. We wish you all the very best moving forward!

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    Stacy

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    Immigration

    We got the results we wanted!

    André has worked with us for years – from my spouse visa, ILR all the way to my British citizenship, André has made the process easy and smooth for us. The peace of mind we had knowing that everything is considered and taken care of was priceless.

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    Thank you so much for your wonderful review, Stacy! Huge congratulations on obtaining your British citizenship. It has been an absolute privilege for Andre to guide you through every milestone of your immigration journey over the years, and we are thrilled to have provided that reassurance.

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    4.9 /5 1050 Reviews
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      The firm specialises in immigration, family law, conveyancing, probate and employment/claims, with strong technical expertise, meticulous attention to detail and a track record of successful outcomes. Clients value clear, timely communication, responsiveness and proactive case management. Reviews praise professionalism, empathy, patience and reassuring support during stressful matters, plus a friendly, approachable manner and consistent teamwork that keeps clients informed and confident throughout the process.

      professional
      highly responsive
      attention to detail
      knowledgeable
      compassionate
      efficient service
      clear communication
      timely completion
      reassuring
      proactive

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      MOHAMMED ALENEZI

      Verified
      Immigration

      Thanks to Mr. Andre

      I would like to sincerely thank Lawyer Andre Minar for his outstanding support and professionalism. I successfully obtained my Permanent Residence in the UK. Lawyer Andre Minar is the best lawyer I have ever worked with. He is highly experienced, always responds quickly, and truly cares about his clients. I highly recommend him to anyone looking for a professional immigration lawyer. Thank you,

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      legal expert Andre Minnaar Andre Minnaar

      from Sydney Mitchell LLP

      I will make sure Andre gets to see your incredibly kind words, Mohammed. Knowing he is the best lawyer you have ever worked with is the highest compliment he could receive. We wish you a very bright and happy future in the UK!

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      The Shepherds

      Verified
      Immigration

      Jamie provided exceptional service

      Jamie absolutely delivered on all fronts and it was a privilege to get to work with him for our spouse visa. We cannot recommend him highly enough. He is competent, calm, professional, and made a very stressful process feel manageable. He completes all tasks in a timely matter, he is responsive, and his attention to detail is unparalleled. He walked us through every single step of the process so that we felt comfortable and is the kind of person that truly understands what his clients need. Throughout the entire process, my husband and I often found ourselves saying to each other "It's okay, we don't have to worry, Jamie is on it" and I can promise that is the kind of person you want on your team when going through this process. This is not something we would have wanted to do alone, but truly Jamie overdelivered on every single expectation we had. We can't thank him enough!

      Legal experts tagged in
      this review

      legal expert Jamie Langley Jamie Langley

      from Sydney Mitchell LLP

      Hearing that you and your husband felt completely safe and supported enough to stop worrying is the best feedback we could ever ask for. Jamie truly understands how much these cases mean to his clients. Huge congratulations to you both, and all the very best for your future!

      0
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      Kafayat Adekunle

      Verified
      Immigration

      Perfect for immigration

      Excellent service from Andre Minnaar on my recent immigration application. They were professional, efficient, and always available to reply to my emails. They made a very stressful process feel simple and straightforward. Application approved without any issues.

      Solicitors tagged in
      this review

      legal expert Andre Minnaar Andre Minnaar

      from Sydney Mitchell LLP

      Thank you for the fantastic review, Kafayat! We are delighted that Andre made your immigration application feel so simple and stress-free. Ensuring swift communication and smooth, successful approvals is exactly what we aim for, and we have proudly passed your wonderful feedback along to Andre to celebrate. Congratulations and all the very best!

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      Personal Injury

      Personal Injury

      Kiran was a wonderful advocate on my behalf with a tireless attention to detail and and always an excellent communicator on how my case was progressing.

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      legal expert Kirandeep Athwal Kirandeep Athwal

      from Sydney Mitchell LLP

      Thank you so much for this wonderful feedback! Knowing you felt fully supported throughout the progress of your case means the world to Kiran and the team. Thank you for trusting us with your case, and we wish you all the very best for the future!

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      Jerald

      Verified
      Immigration

      Excellent Support and Dedication Throughout My Case

      Title: Excellent legal support throughout my case I had a very positive experience with the firm throughout my asylum appeal. André handled my case with great care and attention, carefully reviewing my evidence, identifying important issues and guiding me through a very difficult and stressful process. I especially appreciated his dedication and the work he put into my case, including during the urgent stages. I am very grateful for the support and professional service I received and would highly recommend the firm.

      Solicitors tagged in
      this review

      legal expert Andre Minnaar Andre Minnaar

      from Sydney Mitchell LLP

      Thank you so much for taking the time to share your experience, and for the high recommendation, Jerald. We know that navigating an asylum appeal is an incredibly difficult and stressful process, which is why we are deeply committed to being there for our clients every step of the way. We are incredibly proud of André for his dedication, meticulous attention to detail, and the tireless work he put in especially during the urgent stages of your case. We wish you all the very best moving forward!

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