The Wilkes Partnership > Birmingham, England > Firm Profile

‘A team distinguished by its unparalleled commitment to excellence and client satisfaction. The firm’s unique strengths lie in its profound understanding of immigration law intricacies, coupled with a personalised touch that ensures tailored solutions for clients.’

‘Pam Sidhu’s deep knowledge ensures clients receive tailored solutions.’

‘A supportive team that have helped with an ever-changing landscape of immigration law. Always available to support and be aware of the most up-to-date legislation, which helps significantly. Pam Sidhu is very diligent and supportive.’

‘A very competent and client-focussed approach. Pam Sidhu is an excellent solicitor with detailed knowledge and willingness to see/address the issues from a client’s perspective.’

‘Teams work closely and smoothly together to give legal advice. Highly qualified lawyers, great availability and speedy response times, ability to make law understandable for non-legals.’

‘Strong employment law and immigration team. Pam Sidhu is a standout individual, listening and asking questions before advising. Explains the situation in a pragmatic and commercial manner.’

‘Our dealings with Wilkes have always been handled in a professional manner. Advice given to us regarding immigration is always of a high standard.’

‘Ms Pam Sidhu was very responsive, thorough and led us to the result we hoped for. Pam proved to be a strong capability within the UK immigration area.’

‘They are thorough, knowledgeable, ethical. Aaron was professional and proficient. He acted in the best interest of my child in child arrangement matters.’

‘The family finance team at The Wilkes Partnership is excellent. There is a breadth of legal knowledge and expertise which enables them to advise clients clearly and pragmatically at all stages of the litigation, yet a willingness to seek expert advice when called for.’

‘Aaron Keene is vastly experienced in family finance matters and has excellent client-handling skills. His advice is always clear and pragmatic and he manages clients’ expectations really well. His instructions are always clear and comprehensive and his case management top notch.’

‘Chis Allen-Jones is outstanding – knowledgeable, efficient and approachable.’

‘Aaron Keene impressed me from our very first online meeting; he was pleasant and supportive and I immediately felt that I was in good hands. His advice was clearly stated and he responded quickly to any questions and concerns I had.’

‘Chris Allen-Jones has a reputation for combining his vast experience with an up-to-date and modern approach. He is a difficult opponent and an incredibly good lawyer.’

‘Aaron Keene is always approachable, calm and engaging.’

‘Chris Allen-Jones is a very experienced, calm and dedicated solicitor. He is hugely engaging and confident in his advice.’

‘Ann-Marie Aston – a depth of knowledge and experience. So professional and incredibly caring… she will always have her client’s best interests at the centre of everything she does.’

‘Sophie Fenn – what a wonderful caring, professional approach she has. Her knowledge of the sector is fantastic. And this is reflected in the work she does with her clients.’

‘Sophie Raybould – Part of a great team. Knowledgeable and experienced. A stickler for getting it right and ensuring the client has the best service!’

‘They provide a very personal service to their clients and really get to know their clients they support. They are very efficient with getting information and coming back when a query arises.’

‘Rachael Chambers was diligent at all times and dealt with issues quickly. She explained areas of the law I was not familiar with and answered any queries I had. She was patient, understanding and empathetic and always approachable and calm.’ 

‘I am dealing with Andrew Hasnip and his team – Rachael Chambers is my link. Her attention to detail is excellent. Andrew is professional at all times in his duty, but approachable, and gives useful advice.’

‘Ann-Marie Aston comes with vast experience, is extremely knowledgeable and very user friendly and sensitive to the needs of elderly and vulnerable clients. If I were losing capacity or had relatives who were vulnerable I would use/recommend Ann-Marie.’

‘Ellie Holland – extremely experienced, knowledgeable and with great client care. More than capable of dealing with complex estates planning.’

‘I can always rely on Rick Smyth get to the heart of a business issue (not just the legal aspects) and come up with a creative solution that works for all parties. A skilled negotiator and trusted adviser to business owners.’

‘Gareth O’Hara: exceptional customer care/understanding, extremely efficient and total honesty with fees.’

‘I would strongly recommend partner Gareth O’Hara and solicitor Christie Nelson. Christie is very hard-working, and we trust her to complete any assignments we have. Both Gareth and Christie get to know their clients and have helped our business complete two large transactions over the past 10 years.’

‘Lucy Freeman (associate) has a calm manner, is well-organised and gets things done.’

‘Rick Smyth is able to effectively communicate complex legal issues in a clear and understandable way.’

‘Matt Hartas embodies the firm’s approach – pragmatic, with risks explained and mitigated as appropriate.’

‘The Wilkes Partnerhip’s Business Recovery and Turnaround team headed by David Cleary and supported by Andrew Garland and John Cooper has great practical experience of contentious insolvency and directors disqualification cases.’

‘Andrew Garland has significant practical experience and technical knowledge of dealing with complicated disqualification cases.’

‘The client really knows that they are squarely on the client’s side and that they will do everything in their power to achieve the desired result. They leave no stone unturned and make sure that absolutely everything has been considered and properly dealt with.’

‘Andrew Garland is a tactical genius; he formulates a plan and then carries it into effect with vigour and enormous skill.’

‘Always gives the right advice which results in the best outcome with everyone pulling in the same direction.’

‘Friendly and always gives the right advice which results in the best outcome.’

‘A great team of leading practitioners specialising in director disqualification, claims against directors and insolvency.’

‘Andrew Garland provides a wealth of experience in proceedings against directors and directors’ disqualification.’

‘The team work incredibly well together. The contentious trusts and probate department at The Wilkes Partnership provides a seamless service.’

‘Kevin Lynch and Jack Ackrill were absolutely outstanding from the start.  Kevin and Jack both know their subjects so well. Their professionalism, integrity and their ability to always think ahead makes them fantastic at what they do.’

‘Kevin is a very smart operator. Clients will be attracted to him if they want someone with a sharp intelligence and a person naturally able to get into the minds of his opponents. This makes him good at plotting his way through a case.’

‘Jack Ackrill is a very experienced operator, extremely personable, knowledgeable and efficient.’

‘The team are smart and legally savvy. They know exactly what the judge is looking for and how to present their case. Jack Ackrill is very good. He is commercially minded and knows exactly how to cut through a case. Jack is always well prepared.’

‘Jack Ackrill is a tenacious private client litigator. He secures good results for clients in court and at mediation. He is effective at identifying the key issues in complex disputes.’

‘Kevin Lynch: a well-known legal figure in Birmingham, who has achieved a great deal to bring his firm up to reputed levels in these disciplines within a short space of time. Jack Ackrill: a very able solicitor with specialist experience.’

‘Wilkes have a strong private client team with a wealth of quality work.‘

‘Quick to distill key issues and provide swift, concise advice.’

‘Simon Thomas is our key contact. Very personable and straight-forward.’

‘A good tight-knit team with a strong reputation for solid work. Loyal client base who trust the whole firm.’

‘Gavin Evans is a very pragmatic and decent man to have on your side in a fight. A sensible but dogged litigator.’

‘The Wilkes Partnership are professional, reliable and trustworthy. Their referrals are straightforward and easy to navigate.’

‘Kate Campbell-Gunn stands out as a first class Senior Associate Solicitor within The Wilkes Partnership. We have often worked with Kate and have found her to be very professional and amenable.’

‘There is a very personal feel to the service that this team gives their clients. Excellent lawyers with an excellent attitude to litigation and brilliant service to their clients.’

‘Kate Campbell-Gunn: an established and excellent lawyer. She is perceptive and thoughtful, popular with clients and respected by opponents.’

‘Annmarie who oversees the claimant clinical negligence team has a profoundly good working relationship with the team.’

‘Annmarie  is an exceptional practitioner with a breadth of knowledge.’

‘Kate Campbell-Gunn is meticulous in her preparation of cases, and is one of the most genuinely empathetic solicitors I know. She truly cares for her clients.‘

‘James Leo is always super prompt and explains complicated topics very simply, and always has the practical approach in mind, which we appreciate greatly.’

‘A very professional, personal service. This is based on taking the time establishing the requirements needed and understanding the whole facts to fully support me as a client.’

‘Very strong employment law and immigration department.’

‘Pam Sidhu is particularly a standout individual within the firm in providing advice and support on immigration matters. She takes time to listen and asks lots of questions to understand the matter.’

‘Sarah Begley supports me with a clear understanding of what needs to be done, “to get the job done”.’

‘Personal touch and empathy. Very knowledgeable and experienced in the field and innovative and creative with negotiations. Plus available day or night by all means of communication.’

‘They always provide clear and precise advise. Point out to you the potential risks of litigation. We deal a lot with Sarah Begley.‘

‘Annmarie Wilde is an excellent partner. Her personable, professional, efficient, intelligent approach to the work alongside her rigour stands out.’

‘Annmarie Wilde was professional, also very friendly and polite, but made me feel at ease with the ongoing course of my case. Nothing was too much trouble, and she was always there for me any time I needed advice. ’

‘Extremely caring, and has very good attention to detail. Annmarie Wilde has been extremely caring and compassionate while dealing with my case. She has gone above and beyond and checks in regularly.’

‘Their service is outstanding and exceeded my expectations. All correspondence is methodical and flows well. They have systems in place to attend to a client’s needs while a solicitor is away; excellent, they obviously support one another and work well as a team. ’

‘Kate Campbell-Gunn has been terrific. Not a stone unturned, she is thorough and instils confidence. She works home visits giving a trusting personal touch. She is grounded and can relate to a client’s needs.’

‘Kate Campbell-Gunn is friendly, approachable, knowledgeable and a good listener. She is willing to listen well to the case presented and consider all alternative options for further exploration, whereas others might have given up.’

‘A small but highly impressive PI claimant team led by the indomitable Annmarie Wilde. Offering unparalleled commitment and dedication to every case, regardless of potential value.’ 

‘Annemarie is the star of the team and a standout claimant litigator in the region. Her caseload includes numerous multimillion-pound TBI and SCI cases which are managed with exceptional attention to detail and robustness. Annemarie thrives on taking on the most difficult cases and regularly secures excellent results often at the doors of the court.’

‘They are very easy to deal with and sensible advice on matters; they have a wide range of specialists so there is always someone to give extra advice or a second opinion if needed.’

‘Andrew Watts is very professional and knowledgeable and I find working with him extremely straight forward. Andrew always gives practical advice and in terms I can understand but more importantly he gets it done!’

‘Mark Hodgson provides a high degree of partner care and practical advice when dealing with complex property legal issues.’

‘Always easy to do business with; friendly, approachable and professional. This applies all through the firm and would be happy to recommend.’

‘Mark Hodgson provides sound pragmatic advice, always offering solutions to achieve the desired outcome whilst ensuring the risks are mitigated and explained.’

‘Wilkes Planning covers standard practice, but also highly specialised areas. Leenamari Aantaa-Collier is a specialist in S.106 NHS contributions, and the cross-over between licensing and planning.’

‘Leenamari Aantaa-Collier has a niche specialist practice in s.106 NHS contributions, and is the go-to solicitor in the country for this work.’

‘What makes this law firm unique amongst others that I have used is their personal approach to their clients, their willingness to engage with the client who they do not see as just a number, but as a person.’

‘I instructed Leenamari Aantaa-Collier for a number of years having chosen her services over another legal representative. I stayed with Leenamari Aantaa-Collier as, in addition to her professional service, she proved to be very attentive, very informative and exceptionally helpful in legal matters related to my planning.

‘The planning team at the Wilkes Partnership has a vast amount of experience in all areas of planning law, but particularly known for their work negotiating on behalf of NHS trusts and ICBs seeking planning obligations to be included in s106 agreements on an array of developments in the contentious arena of planning inquiries.’

‘Leenamari Aantaa-Collier is a very conscientious, passionate lawyer who will do her all for her clients. She is clearly very hard-working and committed. Leenamari has particular expertise in seeking and securing contributions by way of planning obligations for NHS clients.’

‘Leenamari Aantaa-Collier is passionate and totally dedicated to promoting the clients’ best interests.’

‘The extensive relationship we hold with them (100+ years in various forms) affords us a detailed working knowledge of our portfolio.’

‘The team’s knowledge is exceptional, across the piece.’

‘Very professional and accessible, fees are well-balanced and we feel that we get a better quality of service owing to the calibre of individuals placed at Wilkes.’

‘Expertise, accessibility, willingness to go the extra mile (often at their own cost) to deliver results.’

‘Range of advice, clarity in billing, accessibility and professionalism.’