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Chattock House, 346 Stratford Road, Shirley, Birmingham, Solihull, West Midlands, B90 3DN

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Chattock House, 346 Stratford Road, Shirley, Birmingham, Solihull, West Midlands, B90 3DN

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Sydney Mitchell LLP Review Scores & Client Satisfaction Overview

4.8
Excellent
93%
Value for
Money
Value for money: 93%
95%+
Success
Rate
Satisfied with outcome: 95%+
95%+
Would
Recommend
Would recommend to friends and family: 95%+
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 4.7/5

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 in 1763 by Richard Chattock. 260 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 and Sheldon, Sydney Mitchell guarantees a first-rate legal service both locally and further afield.

Rankings by area of expertise

The rankings below show the areas of expertise that Sydney Mitchell LLP offers to clients. You can see how good the service offered is in comparison to all other law firms nationally / locally.

Sydney Mitchell LLP Review Scores & Client Satisfaction Overview

4.9
Excellent
95%
Value for
Money
Value for money: 95%
12% above
national average
95%+
Success
Rate
Satisfied with outcome: 95%+
18% above
national average
95%+
Would
Recommend
Would recommend to friends and family: 95%+
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 in 1763 by Richard Chattock. 260 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 and Sheldon, Sydney Mitchell guarantees a first-rate legal service both locally and further afield.

Rankings by area of expertise

The rankings below show the areas of expertise that Sydney Mitchell LLP offers to clients. You can see how good the service offered is in comparison to all other law firms nationally / locally.

Immigration 1 / 8
Wills, Trusts & Probate 1 / 1
Housing & Property 1 / 1
Family Law 1 / 2
Immigration Law 1 / 3
Employment 1 / 2
Personal Injury 1 / 2
Dispute Resolution 1 / 2
Commercial Property 1 / 2
Company & Commercial 1 / 2
Money & Tax 1 / 2
Clinical Negligence 1 / 1
Appeals Law 1 / 13
Child Law 1 / 2
Consumer 1 / 1
Contract Law 1 / 2
Welfare & Benefits 1 / 1
Banking 1 / 1
Compliance Law 1 / 5
European Law 1 / 4
Healthcare Law 1 / 9
IT & Intellectual Property 1 / 1
Litigation 1 / 1
Mental Health Law 1 / 1
Adjudication Law 1 / 1
Administrative Law 1 / 4
Agriculture 1 / 1
Aviation Law 1 / 12
Bribery and Corruption Law 1 / 3
Care Law 1 / 1
Civil Law 1 / 1
Company Law 1 / 2
Construction 1 / 1
Copyright Law 1 / 10
Corporate Law 1 / 1
Crime/ Criminal Defence 1 / 1
Criminal Law 1 / 21
Customs Law 1 / 2
Cybersecurity and Data Protection Law 1 / 12
Debt and Tax Law 1 / 1
Defamation Law 1 / 1
Dental Law 1 / 1
Disability Law 1 / 13
Discrimination Law 1 / 11
Elder Law 1 / 3
Enforcement Law 1 / 1
Environmental Law 1 / 13
Equality Law 1 / 11
Equity Law 1 / 16
Health and Safety Law 1 / 13
Insurance Law 1 / 8
Intellectual Property Law 1 / 3
International Enforcement of Judgments 1 / 15
Land Law 1 / 1
Licensing Law 1 / 9
National Insurance Law 1 / 32
Occupational Health Law 1 / 11
Pharmaceutical Law 1 / 10
Planning Law 1 / 1
Privacy Law 1 / 7
Private International Law 1 / 1
Professional Negligence 1 / 6
Regulations 1 / 1
Social Law 1 / 4
Travel Law 1 / 45
White Collar Crime 1 / 4
Local 1 / 2
Immigration 9 / 2,255
Wills, Trusts & Probate 106 / 3,713
Housing & Property 229 / 4,693
Family Law 86 / 4,157
Immigration Law 33 / 1,171
Employment 119 / 3,550
Personal Injury 84 / 2,597
Dispute Resolution 115 / 1,793
Commercial Property 226 / 3,582
Company & Commercial 79 / 4,053
Money & Tax 121 / 1,908
Clinical Negligence 105 / 1,221
Appeals Law 25 / 849
Child Law 87 / 1,643
Consumer 130 / 4,309
Contract Law 45 / 1,413
Welfare & Benefits 63 / 1,034
Banking 47 / 1,011
Compliance Law 15 / 445
European Law 3 / 92
Healthcare Law 9 / 352
IT & Intellectual Property 75 / 1,086
Litigation 69 / 911
Mental Health Law 16 / 207
Adjudication Law 20 / 247
Administrative Law 13 / 214
Agriculture 132 / 815
Aviation Law 2 / 145
Bribery and Corruption Law 13 / 409
Care Law 47 / 569
Civil Law 24 / 84
Company Law 37 / 960
Construction 63 / 847
Copyright Law 13 / 512
Corporate Law 44 / 842
Crime/ Criminal Defence 150 / 2,123
Criminal Law 53 / 1,006
Customs Law 5 / 121
Cybersecurity and Data Protection Law 16 / 872
Debt and Tax Law 39 / 775
Defamation Law 14 / 270
Dental Law 4 / 55
Disability Law 20 / 600
Discrimination Law 22 / 495
Elder Law 31 / 325
Enforcement Law 30 / 565
Environmental Law 12 / 390
Equality Law 27 / 1,075
Equity Law 40 / 566
Health and Safety Law 16 / 571
Insurance Law 25 / 642
Intellectual Property Law 28 / 613
International Enforcement of Judgments 7 / 150
Land Law 78 / 1,319
Licensing Law 20 / 496
National Insurance Law 20 / 415
Occupational Health Law 15 / 422
Pharmaceutical Law 2 / 95
Planning Law 23 / 577
Privacy Law 9 / 507
Private International Law 9 / 131
Professional Negligence 82 / 1,281
Regulations 71 / 2,338
Social Law 11 / 223
Travel Law 2 / 128
White Collar Crime 12 / 210
National 240 / 11,165

Meet the team of Sydney Mitchell LLP

Meet the team of Sydney Mitchell LLP

Contact & Locations - Sydney Mitchell LLP

Opening hours

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

Chattock House, 346 Stratford Road, Shirley, Birmingham, Solihull, West Midlands, B90 3DN

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4.8 /5 82 Reviews
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Clients praise the firm for its strong expertise across immigration, visas, citizenship, asylum, conveyancing, probate, wills and family law. Reviews highlight successful outcomes, thorough case handling and clear guidance on complex legal and procedural matters. Clients particularly value the firm’s professionalism, responsiveness, attention to detail and proactive approach. The team is repeatedly described as approachable, patient, empathetic and reassuring, with excellent communication that keeps matters clear and stress-free. Many note a reliable, supportive service that inspires confidence throughout.

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Laura S-H

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Professional, supportive and genuinely exceptional

I honestly cannot recommend Gemma highly enough. I first instructed Gemma at what was an incredibly difficult and uncertain time in my life, and she has supported me throughout what turned into a long and, at times, extremely stressful divorce and financial settlement. From the very beginning, I felt that I was in safe hands. She was always knowledgeable, pragmatic and honest in her advice, while also being incredibly understanding and supportive when things became difficult. What makes my experience with Gemma even more unusual is that, despite her knowing so much about what has happened over the last year and a bit, we have never actually met! It has genuinely felt like having the most amazing, incredibly well-informed pen pal — one who just happens to know all the details of your divorce and always knows exactly what advice and reassurance you need. The process was not straightforward, particularly towards the end when the financial settlement was repeatedly delayed, but Gemma continued to push matters forward and keep me informed. I always felt that she had my best interests at heart and was doing everything she could to get matters resolved. I have finally received my settlement and can now properly move forward with the next chapter of my life. I am incredibly grateful to Gemma for helping me get to this point. Her professionalism, patience, knowledge and genuine care have made such a difference to me, and I would have no hesitation whatsoever in recommending her to anyone who finds themselves needing legal support through what can be an incredibly daunting process.

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Thank you for your kind recommendation, Laura. We are truly pleased to hear that Gemma provided such steady and thoughtful support throughout your matter. We will be sure to share your wonderful feedback with Gemma.

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Tracey Morris

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Family Law

Divorce

I engaged Karen Moore for divorce proceedings on the recommendation of a friend. I was so pleased I did. Karen was honest forthright and clear. She was totally professional and kept me up to date with everything. I felt she always had my best interest at heart. Although an expensive process she was worth every penny. She was very up front about cost expectation and process. I would have no hesitation it recommending her services. Her supporting team also deserves praise . Thank you for your support during what was a very difficult time.

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Tracey, thank you! It was an absolute privilege for Karen and the team to guide you through such a challenging time and deliver the clear, professional service you deserved.

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Outstanding from start to finish

Karen, Claire, and Hayley were outstanding from start to finish. They guided me through a difficult family matter with exceptional expertise, compassion, and unwavering professionalism at every stage of the process. From our very first meeting, I felt supported, well advised, and confident that my case was in the best possible hands. Karen’s strategic judgment, attention to detail, and calm approach were invaluable, while Claire and the wider team were consistently responsive, approachable, and extremely diligent. I always felt that my interests were their priority. As a family lawyer myself, I know Family proceedings can be incredibly stressful, but Karen and her team combined first-class legal advice with genuine empathy and understanding. Karen and her team have a deserved reputation as leading family lawyers, and my experience fully justifies that reputation. I cannot thank them enough for everything they did on my behalf and would recommend them without hesitation to anyone seeking outstanding family law representation.

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Thank you for your generous feedback. We are grateful that you chose our team to support you during such an important matter. Your recommendation is sincerely appreciated, and we wish you all the very best for the future.

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Pete

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Family Law

Outstanding Legal Support from Claire Sargant During My Divorce

My experience with Sydney Mitchell’s Family team during my divorce was exceptional, particularly the outstanding support and guidance I received from Claire Sargant, Senior Solicitor. From our first meeting, Claire demonstrated a high level of professionalism, legal expertise and empathy. Divorce can be an extremely challenging and emotional process, but Claire took the time to fully understand my circumstances, explain each stage of the legal process clearly and provide practical advice that enabled me to make informed decisions with confidence. What stood out most was Claire’s ability to combine strong legal knowledge with a genuinely caring and supportive approach. She was approachable, responsive and always ensured that I felt listened to and supported throughout the process. Her communication was consistently clear, timely and reassuring, which made a significant difference during what could otherwise have been an overwhelming experience. Claire’s dedication, attention to detail and commitment to achieving the best possible outcome were evident throughout my case. She built trust from the outset and gave me confidence that my matter was being handled with professionalism and care. Based on my experience, Sydney Mitchell’s Family team provides an excellent client-focused service, combining expertise with a personal approach. I would have no hesitation in recommending Claire Sargant and the wider Family team to anyone seeking professional family law advice and representation.

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Thank you for your thoughtful and generous feedback, Pete. It is wonderful to know that Claire's guidance and clear communication helped you feel informed and supported during a difficult time. We wish you all the very best for the future.

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Sophie

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Outstanding Practice-Emma & Mauro

I cannot thank Emma Gray and Mauro enough for their outstanding support throughout my family proceedings. Emma was an exceptional solicitor with extensive legal knowledge and an incredibly efficient approach. She provided honest and realistic insight into the legal process, helping me understand what to expect while always showing genuine empathy during a very difficult time. Emma ensured that every outstanding document was completed thoroughly and on time, giving me confidence that everything was being handled professionally. Whenever Emma was unavailable, Mauro stepped in seamlessly. He was honest, reassuring, and made sure that all necessary documents were submitted to the court promptly. It was clear that Emma and Mauro communicated exceptionally well, as Mauro was fully aware of my circumstances and was able to provide consistent support without me having to repeat everything. On the day of the court hearing, and even afterwards, both Emma and Mauro went above and beyond by emailing and calling to check on me and my family. Their kindness, professionalism, and genuine care made an incredibly stressful experience much more manageable. I would highly recommend this firm to anyone going through family proceedings. Emma and Mauro are a credit to the firm, and I am truly grateful for their dedication, compassion, and outstanding service.

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Thank you for this wonderful review! We are incredibly proud of Emma and Mauro for providing such an outstanding, empathetic, and seamless service during your family proceedings. Hearing how well they communicated to keep your case on track and how they went above and beyond to check on your family after court means the world to us. They are indeed a credit to our firm. Thank you for your recommendation, Sophie!

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Clients praise the firm for its strong expertise across immigration, visas, citizenship, asylum, conveyancing, probate, wills and family law. Reviews highlight successful outcomes, thorough case handling and clear guidance on complex legal and procedural matters. Clients particularly value the firm’s professionalism, responsiveness, attention to detail and proactive approach. The team is repeatedly described as approachable, patient, empathetic and reassuring, with excellent communication that keeps matters clear and stress-free. Many note a reliable, supportive service that inspires confidence throughout.

Professional service
Excellent communication
Clear explanations
Stress-free process
Expert knowledge
Approachable manner
Efficient service
Attention to detail
Supportive guidance
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Nidhal Aboulkacem

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Immigration

Spouse visa extension

Subject: Thank You – Successful Spouse Visa Extension Dear Andre I am writing to express my sincere gratitude for the fantastic news today regarding the approval of my second leave to remain under the Spouse Visa. I truly appreciate the effort and dedication you put into my case. You managed to make what is usually a very stressful process feel incredibly smooth and straightforward. Your brilliance, professionalism, and the confident, flawless way you handle your clients' cases are truly remarkable. You gave me great peace of mind throughout the entire journey. Thank you once again for your excellent service and for securing this positive outcome. I will certainly highly recommend your services to anyone in need of expert immigration assistance. Best regards, [Nidhal ]

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Congratulations on the successful outcome of your spouse visa extension. We are delighted Andre provided the reassurance and expertise needed to make the process a positive experience. Thank you for your kind words and for recommending our immigration services.

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Sarah & Paul

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Housing & Property

10 out of 10 Exceptional Service

Laura is an absolute asset to Sydney Mitchell and we cannot thank her enough for everything she did throughout the sale and purchase of our new home. Unfortunately, the process became incredibly stressful due to the solicitors acting for the sellers. There were numerous issues and delays, and on more than one occasion it felt as though Laura was not only having to do her own job, but also pick up the pieces and chase things that should have been dealt with by the other side. Throughout it all, Laura was absolutely fantastic. She kept us updated every step of the way, was always incredibly helpful and reassuring, and even replied to us outside of her normal working hours when we were feeling particularly stressed. She genuinely went above and beyond to make what could have been an even more difficult experience as smooth as possible. Buying and selling a home is stressful enough without having to deal with problems caused by the other side, but having Laura in our corner made such a difference. She was professional, approachable, patient and a genuine pleasure to deal with from start to finish. We honestly couldn’t recommend Laura highly enough. She is a credit to Sydney Mitchell, and if we ever decide to put ourselves through the madness of buying another house again , we would have absolutely no hesitation in using her. Thank you so much, Laura, for all your hard work, patience and support. We really do appreciate everything you did for us! Sarah & Paul

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Thank you so much for such lovely feedback, Sarah & Paul. It is wonderful to hear that Laura's communication, patience and dedication made such a difference.

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Jacqueline McGovern

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Wills, Trusts & Probate

IHT400 and Grant of Probate

Last March 2026 I had an appt with Sydney Mitchell LLP to discuss the start of a Grant of Probate application. I met Charlotte and Kevin at this appt. Kevin took down a whole lot of notes but did not talk very much. Following this appt we were subsequently advised that an Inheritance Tax IHT400 application would also need to be submitted for father's estate. There was a lot of information about the estate, most notably the financial side. Kevin interpreted the figures and information we presented accurately and then in turn entered the figures into the IHT400 and GoP forms. Both applications were approved by HMRC well within the approval timeframes. My dealings with Kevin were straightforward. Whenever there were any questions about this whole bureaucracy process and I would telephone Kevin, he would quite elaborately explain what was happening and advise what I should do. The information was always clear to understand and easy to follow. Thank you Kevin.

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We’re grateful for your detailed feedback. It’s reassuring to know that Kevin provided clear guidance throughout the probate and inheritance tax process, particularly when dealing with the financial details and required documentation. We’ll be sure to pass your kind words on to Kevin and the team.

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Laura S-H

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Professional, supportive and genuinely exceptional

I honestly cannot recommend Gemma highly enough. I first instructed Gemma at what was an incredibly difficult and uncertain time in my life, and she has supported me throughout what turned into a long and, at times, extremely stressful divorce and financial settlement. From the very beginning, I felt that I was in safe hands. She was always knowledgeable, pragmatic and honest in her advice, while also being incredibly understanding and supportive when things became difficult. What makes my experience with Gemma even more unusual is that, despite her knowing so much about what has happened over the last year and a bit, we have never actually met! It has genuinely felt like having the most amazing, incredibly well-informed pen pal — one who just happens to know all the details of your divorce and always knows exactly what advice and reassurance you need. The process was not straightforward, particularly towards the end when the financial settlement was repeatedly delayed, but Gemma continued to push matters forward and keep me informed. I always felt that she had my best interests at heart and was doing everything she could to get matters resolved. I have finally received my settlement and can now properly move forward with the next chapter of my life. I am incredibly grateful to Gemma for helping me get to this point. Her professionalism, patience, knowledge and genuine care have made such a difference to me, and I would have no hesitation whatsoever in recommending her to anyone who finds themselves needing legal support through what can be an incredibly daunting process.

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Thank you for your kind recommendation, Laura. We are truly pleased to hear that Gemma provided such steady and thoughtful support throughout your matter. We will be sure to share your wonderful feedback with Gemma.

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Veronica and Ricardo

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Outstanding Service, Professionalism and Support

We are extremely grateful to Laura for her outstanding support throughout the entire journey. From the very beginning, she was incredibly responsive, professional, attentive, and diligent, keeping us informed and supported every step of the way. Her communication and attention to detail gave us great confidence and made the whole experience so much easier. We truly appreciate all her hard work and dedication. We highly recommend Laura to anyone looking for a professional and reliable service. We will definitely use her services again in the future and will be very happy to recommend her to our friends and family. Thank you, Laura, for everything! Veronica & Ricardo

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Thank you for your feedback, Veronica and Ricardo. It is wonderful to hear that Laura provided such reassuring support throughout your matter. We truly appreciate your trust, recommendation and kind words about her dedication.

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