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Winckworth Sherwood LLP

01616 380 940
4.8/5
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Our clients range from some of the UK’s largest businesses and institutions, housebuilders and developers through to investors, professional partnerships, family offices, not for profit organisations and private individuals – all of which benefit from the flexible, practical approach of our lawyers. Read more...

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Arbor House
London
SE1 9AX

2 Chawley Park
Oxford
OX2 9GG

Arbor House
London
SE1 9AX

2 Chawley Park
Oxford
OX2 9GG

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Available lawyers at Winckworth Sherwood LLP

Qaisar Sheikh

5.0 out of 5
(14)
Legal Director (Education Solicitor)

Younes Ech-Chadli

5.0 out of 5
(14)
Senior Associate

Theresa Kerr

5.0 out of 5
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Partner

Emily Towner

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Senior Associate

Jacqueline Rowlands

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Solicitor

Jen Hutton

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Leigh Shapiro

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Suzanne Collins

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  • Excellent

    37

  • Very Good

    2

  • Average

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  • Poor

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  • Awful

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Kerry
Education

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Education

Kerry

March 18, 2025

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Professional, knowledgeable and approachable

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We have worked with Qaisar on a number of occasions and cannot recommend him highly enough for the support offered. He is extremely knowledgeable in the field and always goes above and beyond expectations in terms of getting us the right support - often working out of hours! In the legal minefield we have found him to be a reassuring and friendly voice - no question is silly - responses are quick!

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Tracey
Education

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Special Educational Needs

Tracey

March 12, 2025

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Outstanding first class service

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Yes, I would recommend Winckworth Sherwood LLP.

Qaisar helped me secure a place at a specialist independent school for my son, who has special needs. We were up against my local county council and faced many hurdles, as they were adamant that my son couldn’t attend his chosen school—the only one that could meet all his needs—due to cost.

Without Qaisar Sheikh’s help and continual support, my son would never have won his place at our chosen school and would most likely never have returned to a school setting.

My son is now thriving and has completely transformed as a person. He is happy, confident, and attends school daily, where he is learning and making new friends.

None of this would have been possible without Qaisar’s legal support, as navigating the SEN legal system is a minefield on your own.

Qaisar helped me understand every step of the process, explaining everything clearly. I would not hesitate to recommend him—my son is living proof that his services are first-class and unbeatable.

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Gary
Education

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Special Educational Needs

Gary

March 03, 2025

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Focus on Special School Tribunals update and Q&A

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Winkworth Sherwood [Qaisar] led a session for our Challenge Partners Special and AP Hub comprising 60 Special settings across the South East and Norfolk. The response from the Headteachers and Senior Leaders in attendance was tremendous.

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Imran
Family Law

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Children

Imran

February 26, 2025

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Exceptional Pro Bono Support from Qaiser in Family Law Case

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I recently had the pleasure of working with Qaiser, a solicitor who generously provided pro bono assistance in a complex family law matter concerning child access. From the very beginning, Qaiser demonstrated an impressive depth of knowledge and an extraordinary level of understanding. He went above and beyond to help, offering both practical advice and emotional support during an incredibly challenging time in my life.

Throughout the process, I often found myself overwhelmed and unable to think clearly. However, Qaiser's calm and logical perspective helped me navigate the legal intricacies with confidence. His dedication and commitment to my case were evident, and I am incredibly grateful for all the hard work he invested.

Thanks to Qaiser's exceptional guidance, I achieved an outcome in court that was far better than I had ever imagined. I am exceptionally happy with the results and cannot express enough gratitude for Qaiser's invaluable support. If you are in need of a solicitor who truly cares and goes the extra mile, I wholeheartedly recommend Qaiser.

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Jenny
Education

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Special Educational Needs

Jenny

February 24, 2025

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Professional and Caring

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From the onset Qaisar worked above and beyond our expectations. He was keen to understand the family dynamics, showing particular interest in what was required for our special needs daughter. He was supportive throughout the educational tribunal preparations and showed persistence and diligence in ensuring reports arrived from other professionals in the correct format for the proceeding. Thank you Qaisar. A Success Story!

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Sydney
Housing & Property

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Purchase and Sale

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February 19, 2025

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Jackie helped us with a purchase of a flat in Clapham, London

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Jackie was exceptionally thorough, quick to respond, friendly and really told us 'straight up' what she believed the risks to be and 'why'. It was very complicated and there were many issues to consider. Jackie really helped us go into this with 'EYES WIDE OPEN' on the issues and costs we may face. I really appreciated her balanced views and perspectives and how quickly she managed things. THANK YOU JACKIE!

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Laura
Education

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Education

Laura

January 16, 2025

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Evaluation

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From the very start of my communication with Theresa, she was beyond supportive and truly helped me every step of the way. Her legal knowledge was fantastic, and the communication was clear.
Logistically there were may aspects to deal with in this case, and not only was Theresa extremely prompt and clear in her support, she also went above and beyond to ensure that I personally felt supported as a school leader.
Theresa's support meant that I did not feel alone in this incident, and also that we could manage it and rectify it quickly together. Which we did.
I felt so grateful to Theresa throughout the correspondence.
She is an asset to your firm.

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RP
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January 16, 2025

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Excellent support and care

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Mr Sheikh and his team have been tremendously supportive and helpful during our case.
A specialist and high-level of legal knowledge was backed with sensitivity and honesty, providing clear information and explaining options carefully. Communication was timely and easy to understand. It was a great relief to know that we were in the hands of such a caring and effective professional. We felt fully supported throughout the process and would not hesitate to recommend Mr Sheikh and Winckworth Sherwood to others. Thank you.


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Anonymous
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Special Educational Needs

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December 08, 2024

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School Support

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As a school, we have been through a very challenge set of circumstances and Qaisar has been very supportive. He has responded in a timely manner, provided advice for lots of different scenarios and I am very grateful for the support that we have received. He has also been proactive, contacting me to see how particular events resolved themselves and sending over articles and different information to support. Thank you

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November 12, 2024

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Really supportive

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Qaisar was very approachable and thorough, ensuring that we all fully understood each step of the process.

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Immigration

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Immigration Law

AA

November 25, 2022

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I would very highly recommend Younes Ech-Chadli for all immigration matters. He helped me regularise my immigration status from the start and very professionally handled all issues over the years to their ultimate conclusion. I found him to be extremely knowledgeable about complex immigration rules. He is very polite and was always available to answer any queries that I had. I have no hesitation in giving him a 5 star rating. AK

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donna
Education

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Special Educational Needs

donna

December 18, 2024

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Qaisar of Winckworth Sherwood was recommended to me so I instructed him to help with my son’s SEN tribunal appeal against my local authority. He did a great job for me over the course of 10 months, liaising with the local authority, my son’s school and many independent experts. Qaisar was a good listener and communicator. He navigated this tricky area of law and enabled us as a family to achieve all desired outcomes for my son incorporating a comprehensive and robust EHCP. I would not hesitate to recommend.

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Carol
Education

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Special Educational Needs

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October 16, 2024

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Qaisar Sheikh was amazing, would highly recommend. Had a great successful outcome for us following an education appeal and tribunal. Always kept us informed along the way and had helpful advice.

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Whilst Winckworth seem to be great on visas & immigration the same cannot be said for conveyancing. If you are looking into Winckworth for conveyancing- please make sure you read those reviews.

We had no choice as they act on behalf of Sage Housing Association who my partner brought a shared ownership property through.

We have been trying to sell this property (with a buyer found, chain free on both sides) since June 2023 (we are now in July 2024). Winckworth Sherwood have caused a mountain of delays. They failed to correctly spot that the car parking spaces in the lease were never actually registered on the title or lease plan filed a Land Registry meaning we then had to get them registered. As the property is shared ownership, our Solicitor requires authority to add these in from Winckworth and we have waited for 14 weeks (and counting) for a response. We are constantly told ‘as soon as possible’. Their ‘as soon as possible’ doesn’t seem very quick.

Overall, Winckworth Sherwood have costed this sale 8 months worth of delays from just not responding, absolutely shocking from the Housing Association conveyancing team

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Steve
Immigration

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Visas

Steve

October 07, 2023

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Thank you to Younes for helping me to get my visa extension approved smoothly. He provided excellent advise and service. He is very knowledgeable. Highly recommended him to everyone.

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A full-service law firm with a diverse client base, Winckworth Sherwood prides itself on providing market-leading advice across a broad range of sectors and markets. Delivering a first class service is key to everything we do. Our clients range from some of the UK’s largest businesses and institutions, housebuilders and developers through to investors, professional partnerships, family offices, not for profit organisations and private individuals – all of which benefit from the flexible, practical approach of our lawyers. We can trace our firm’s history back to 1777 and although much has changed in that time there is one constant: our desire to be a dependable, trusted advisor to our clients. We are proud of our ability to adapt and truly understand the needs of our clients at any given point in time. Winckworth Sherwood has earned a reputation for successfully delivering high value, high profile projects throughout the UK and demonstrating the highest levels of client service. The facts below speak for themselves.

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Personal areas of law

  • Consumer
    • Consumer Disputes
    • Consumer Rights
    • Dispute resolution - civil mediation
    • Libel and Defamation
    • Litigation - Breach of contract
    • Litigation - Insurance disputes
    • Litigation - M&A and warranty disputes
    • Litigation - Product liability claims
    • Litigation - Property litigation claims
    • Litigation - Trust and pension issues
    • Litigation Law
    • Malicious falsehood
    • Pre-publication advice
    • Travel rights
  • Crime/ Criminal Defence
    • Assault
    • Business Crime
    • Criminal Damage
    • Criminal defence - All
    • Drugs offences
    • Fraud
    • Murder and Manslaughter
    • Professional Conduct
    • Regulatory Defence
    • Theft
  • Education
    • Education
  • Employment
    • Agency Staff / Temp Workers
    • Constructive/Unfair Dismissal
    • Disciplinary Hearings
    • Discrimination at Work
    • Employee Team Moves
    • Employment Contracts
    • Equal Pay Disputes
    • Family Leave
    • Flexible Working
    • Gardening Leave
    • Harassment/Bullying at Work
    • Holiday Pay Issues
    • Maternity and Paternity
    • Media and Sports
    • Military
    • Part Time Workers
    • Pension Law
    • Privacy and Data Protection
    • Professional Discipline
    • Redundancy
    • Restrictive Covenants
    • Senior Executives
    • Settlement Agreements
    • Stress at Work
    • TUPE
    • Tribunal Claims
    • UK Employment Laws
    • Unfair Dismissal Claims
    • Whistleblower Protection
  • Family Law
    • Adoption, Surrogacy, Care and Special Guardianship
    • Asset protection and tax mitigation
    • Child Access
    • Child Arrangements Following Divorce
    • Child Custody
    • Child Law
    • Child Maintenance
    • Child Relocation After Divorce
    • Child contact
    • Children
    • Children Act proceedings
    • Civil Partnership Dissolution
    • Civil partnerships
    • Cohabitation agreements and disputes
    • Cohabitation and Unmarried Relationships
    • Collaborative Law
    • Divorce
    • Divorce After A Brain Or Other Serious Injury
    • Divorce Mediation
    • Domestic Abuse
    • Family Mediation
    • Family law
    • Financial Matters
    • Grandparents' Rights
    • High Net Worth Divorce
    • Inheritance Act claims
    • Injunctions
    • Lasting power of attorney
    • Marriage and civil partnerships
    • Matrimonial finance
    • Out Of Court Divorce
    • Parental responsibility, paternity disputes, surrogacy
    • Pension and property advice
    • Pre and Post Nuptial Agreements
    • Separation
    • Separation Agreement
    • Social Services
    • Unmarried Couples' Rights
  • Housing & Property
    • Anti-social Behaviour
    • Boundary Disputes
    • Buying at auction
    • Declarations of trusts
    • Deeds of Gifts
    • Deeds of easements, variation, deeds of rectifications
    • Dilapidation Claims
    • Evicting Squatters and Trespassers
    • Exclusivity and lock-out agreements
    • Extending your Lease
    • Freehold Enfranchisement
    • Housing Associations
    • Housing Management
    • Housing disputes
    • Injunctions
    • Investment and buy to let properties
    • Landlord and Tenant
    • Lease Extensions
    • Leasehold properties
    • Matrimonial transfers
    • Neighbour Disputes
    • New home purchases and sales
    • Option agreements and conditional contracts
    • Planning
    • Possession and repossession proceedings
    • Property Disputes
    • Purchase and Sale
    • Remortgaging
    • Renting and Tenancy Agreements
    • Repossessions
    • Residential Conveyancing
    • Restrictive Covenants, Easements and Wayleaves
    • Right of First Refusal
    • Right of Way and Rights to Light
    • Right to Manage
    • Service Charge Disputes
    • Service Charge Recovery
    • Tenancy Breaches, Injunctions and Forfeiture Claims
    • Tenant Eviction
    • Transfer of title
    • Transfers of equity
    • Transfers of parts of land
    • Unpaid Rent, Service or Ground Charges
  • Immigration
    • Applications for British citizenship
    • Asylum applications and appeals
    • Citizenship
    • EEA Family Permits
    • EEA Registration Cards
    • EEA Residence Permits
    • Human Rights
  • Money & Tax
    • Debt and Bankruptcy
    • HMRC Tax Investigations and Disputes
    • Inheritance Tax
    • Insolvency and bankruptcy
    • Property Holding Structures
    • Tax
    • Tax Advisory Services
    • Tax Compliance Services
    • Trusts
  • Notary
    • Notary
  • Personal Injury
    • Against The Council
    • Benefits Available To Asbestos Victims
    • Diffuse Mesothelioma Payment Scheme
    • Gym Injury Compensation
    • Personal Injury Law
    • Welfare Issues After Serious Injury
  • Professional Negligence
    • Barristers
    • Financial advisors
    • IT professionals
    • Insurance brokers
    • Professional trustees
    • Valuers
  • Wills, Trusts & Probate
    • Probate
    • Trusts
    • Wills

Business areas of law

  • Agriculture
    • Agricultural land for sale or development
    • Buying and selling a farm
    • Commercial contracts for farming businesses
    • Employment of farm workers
    • Equestrian property
    • Farm partnerships and corporate structures
    • Farming disputes
    • Veterinary negligence
  • Banking
    • Banking
  • Charities
    • Charities
  • Commercial Property
    • Commercial Leases
    • Commercial mortgages
    • Developer disputes
    • Development plot sales
    • Environmental policy law
    • Finance
    • Investment purchases and Buy to Let
    • Landlord and tenant
    • Planning law
    • Purchase and Sale Of Commercial Property
    • Purchase of development land
    • Rights of way issues
    • Sales or purchases of shops, factories, warehouses, offices and licensed premises
  • Company & Commercial
    • Agency agreements
    • Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)
    • Asset Tracing
    • Business structures and joint ventures
    • Commercial Law
    • Commercial Litigation Matters
    • Competition law
    • Contractual Disputes
    • Corporate Law
    • Corporate finance
    • Credit Control
    • Data Protection
    • Debt Recovery
    • Employment - business
    • Franchising
    • Insolvency and Bankruptcy
    • Insurance
    • Intellectual Property
    • Management buyouts
    • Merchandising and sponsorship
    • Mis-sold Interest Rate Swap Agreements
    • Partnership and LLP law
    • Sales and Purchases
    • Setting up a business
    • Share option schemes
    • Shareholder Agreements
    • Shareholder and Partnership Disputes
    • Slander
    • Statutory Demands
    • Summary Judgment
    • Tax
    • Unfair Loan Charges
  • Construction
    • Building contracts and professional appointments
    • Construction
    • Construction and engineering dispute resolution
    • Contracts for the supply, installation and maintenance of specialist mechanical and electrical plant
    • Crane oversailing and scaffolding licences
    • Development agreements
    • Development loan facilities
    • Due diligence audits for banks and other financial institutions
    • Engineering contracts
    • Facility maintenance agreements
    • Framework agreements
    • Guarantees and bonds
    • In-house training
    • Warranties, third party rights and reliance letters
  • Dispute Resolution
    • Mediation
  • Energy & Transport
    • Energy
    • Maritime and Shipping
  • IT & Intellectual Property
    • Advertising and Marketing Compliance
    • Anti-Counterfeiting and Anti-Piracy
    • Computer and IT Law
    • Confidential Information, Know-How and Trade Secrets
    • Copyright
    • Dealing with intellectual property infringements
    • Design rights and product designs
    • Domain Names
    • GDPR
    • Intellectual Property Litigation and Dispute Resolution
    • Patents
    • Personality and Image Rights
    • Trade Marks and Designs
  • Regulations
    • Environment
    • Health and Safety
    • Licensing
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