With extensive experience in Dispute Resolution, Sheila has established herself as a dependable and strategic solicitor. She has a wealth of knowledge across all aspects of dispute resolution, specialising in landlord and tenant matters, contested probate, and debt recovery.
Her landlord and tenant expertise includes commercial lease renewals, dilapidations claims, and all aspects of residential property litigation, as well as possession proceedings, repairing obligations, and service charge disputes. Sheila also advises on property ownership disputes between unmarried couples, providing clear and practical guidance in often sensitive and financially complex situations.
In contested probate, Sheila regularly advises on Inheritance Act claims and a wide range of administrative disputes, including the removal of executors, challenges to the validity of wills, and the lodging or removal of caveats. Her practical, solutions-focused approach has enabled numerous clients to navigate complex estate disputes efficiently and effectively.
Sheila also has significant experience in debt recovery, acting for businesses and individuals in pursuing outstanding arrears. Her work includes issuing pre-action correspondence, negotiating settlements, initiating court proceedings, obtaining County Court Judgments, and taking enforcement action such as charging orders, attachment of earnings, and instructing High Court Enforcement Officers. She is committed to achieving prompt and cost-effective recovery, ensuring clients receive clear advice on the most commercially sensible route forward.
Her approach is firmly client-centred: she takes the time to understand each client’s individual objectives, provides clear and easy-to-understand advice, and guides them confidently through every stage of the process. Sheila is committed to reducing uncertainty, resolving issues efficiently, and delivering robust representation tailored to each client’s needs.
