Sydney Mitchell Welcomes Mitra Mann as New Head of Contentious Probate
In a significant move for the legal industry, Sydney Mitchell has announced the appointment of Mitra Mann as the head of its contentious probate department. Mann, who brings over 17 years of litigation experience, joins the firm from Wright Hassall, marking a new chapter in her distinguished career.
Throughout her career, Mann has handled a wide array of contentious probate cases, including Will disputes, Inheritance Act 1975 claims, and disputes over trusts and estates. Her expertise is not limited to contentious probate, as she has also successfully managed property disputes and professional negligence matters. Moreover, Mann’s extensive experience in Court of Protection matters positions her as a leading figure in the field, having assisted clients with deputyship disputes, statutory Wills, financial abuse cases, and health and welfare decisions.
Dean Parnell, head of litigation at Sydney Mitchell, expressed his enthusiasm about Mann’s appointment, stating, “We are delighted that Mitra has joined our excellent Contentious Probate team. With Mitra’s considerable legal expertise, enthusiasm, and leadership, we are confident that our team will continue to be recognized as one of the best in the region. This is indeed an exciting time for us.”
Mann herself is eager to contribute to the firm’s success, saying, “I very much look forward to working with my colleagues and contributing to the firm’s growing Contentious Probate and Court of Protection departments.”
Industry Moves and Promotions
In related news, the UK’s land promotion and development sector has seen significant changes, with L&Q Estates announcing two senior promotions following the retirement of Stephen Jay, a 19-year veteran of the company. Aritz Kaushik steps up as the new engineering director, with Tim Brown being promoted to associate engineering director, signaling a new era of leadership and growth for the Warwick-based business.
Meanwhile, Midlands law firm Wright Hassall has announced the promotion of seven solicitors across various legal teams, underscoring its commitment to nurturing talent from within. Among the promotions are Laura Stocks to senior associate in Family Law and Danielle Pawson to senior associate in Contentious Probate, highlighting the firm’s strength in these areas. The promotions also include Jenny Rhind and Parminder Takhar in Commercial Litigation, Laura Steel and Patrick McCallum in Commercial, and Stacey Lambert as associate solicitor in Business Immigration.
These strategic appointments and promotions across the legal and land development sectors reflect the dynamic nature of the industry and the ongoing efforts of firms to adapt to changing market demands while fostering talent development.