Demonstrating strong judicial review expertise, often before the Court of Appeal and Supreme Court, The Wilkes Partnership is routinely called upon to advise major NHS trusts and developers. From Birmingham, the ‘bright, determined, competitive and commercial’ Leenamari Aantaa-Collier heads the practice, noted for her expertise in planning obligations and injunctions, while Alexandra Hastings-Smith is noted for her focus on section 106 agreements.
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Testimonials

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  • ‘Leenamari Aantaa-Collier - bright, determined, competitive and commercial. A great person to have on your side.’

  • ‘Professional, but individuals make a practice, and Leena Marie was a great help for me and appreciated her advice and knowledge in dealing with local Authorities, a credit to the The Wilkes Partnership!’

  • ‘We get on very well with Leenamari Aantaa-Collier, I find her very easy and open to deal with, I would only EVER use her professional appraisal and advice in our legal and advisory enquiries for property matters. The best I have retained, 100%’

  • ‘The practice provides a very professional and knowledgeable service.’

  • ‘Alexandra Hastings-Smith provides a very knowledgeable and professional service.’

  • 'Make me feel valued as a client. Fun to work with. Effective and concentrate on what creates value and mitigates risk to my business.'

Practice head

Leenamari Aantaa-Collier

Other key lawyers

Alexandra Hastings-Smith