I had a very complicated immigration case from 2016 and the solicitor who was handling was case (from another law firm) was less than competent and misrepresented me in court when he didn’t seem to know details of my case. When I contacted Sydney Mitchell Solicitors I was very desperate and extremely anxious as I had lost my job and my accommodation. I spoke to a solicitor called mr Andre Minnaar who was very knowledgable and professional over the phone. He explained my options to me and promised to help me. He understood how frustrated I was and he reassured me and we scheduled an appointment for our first meeting. Based on that first telephone consultation I had with mr Minnaar, I knew straight away that he was the right man for the job. After our first meeting, I felt like I’ve not only been to see a solicitor but also a therapist for my anxiety. He was very compassionate and empathetic towards my 11 months old baby and I. He was very patient as he listened to me and took notes. I can never forget leaving his office that morning with a great sense of hope. Mr Minnaar took over my case and in less than two months I was granted leave to remain. He is not like the other solicitors I’d spoken to before ( And I’ve spoken to quite a few solicitors within a period of nearly 4 years). The two things that make mr Minnaar stand out for me are his very kind and empathetic approach as well as his very Professional manner. It was just so refreshing to work with someone who knows the law, is very transparent, very thorough and just simply wants you to get the best possible outcome. I recommend mr Minnaar to anyone who is dealing with any kind of immigration issues. I don’t know about other solicitors at Sydney Mitchell Solicitors as I have only ever spoken to mr Minnaar about my case. I’m going back to work next week and getting a new accommodation all thanks to a brilliant solicitor. On behalf of my family and I , thank you Sydney Mitchell Solicitors but an even massive thank you to mr Andre Minnaar for a job well done.