Leo Mineo

Leo is a newly qualified Solicitor who was admitted in July 2023. After her LLB in France, Leo studied the GDL and LPC as well as an LLM in International Commercial Law, which she all obtained with commendations. She has worked in various legal industries including shipping, financial institutions, due diligence in magic circle firms and high street firms with an exposure to a large range of matters. She also volunteered in pro-bono clinics as well as with elderlies and autistic children.

Leo has now joined the Dispute Resolution Team, where she advises on a range of matters from Landlord and Tenant disputes to contractual issues. She advises on these matters with empathy and care, ensuring her clients obtain the best advice and assistance through difficult times.

Leo speaks fluent French and her interest in dispute resolution comes from the willingness to make a difference for people who need it the most and allow parties to conciliate over common objectives.

Advises on following areas of law

• Dispute Resolution/Litigation
• Alternative Dispute Resolution (including Adjudication and Mediation)
• Property Disputes

Particular areas of expertise

• Contractual Disputes
• Contested Probate
• Landlord and Tenant Disputes (commercial and residential)
• Trusts and rights in property claims (‘’TOLATA’’)

Publications

• Sweet & Maxwell – European Competition Law Review – November 2017 – ‘’The EU treatment of minority shareholdings acquisitions’’

Languages

• French

Recommendations

Leo is not only highly professional but very considerate and thorough and I look forward to continuing a good relationship with her.

Leo was fantastic and very professional. She kept me informed every single step of the way, I never needed to chase her for a progress report and she responded to my emails immediately. She got everything sorted in a matter of weeks after lengthy delay and helped and advised me.

I wanted to say a big ‘’thank you’’ to the remarkable Leopoldine. Leopoldine assessed the urgency of the situation and made space in her busy schedule. She is great asset, I am very grateful Leopoldine! Thank you for all your hard work. Because of you quick action I was able to have a peace of mind and enjoy my holiday.