About Brenel Menezes
Brenel is a Partner in the Dispute Resolution team and is a professional and confident litigator with a wealth of experience in a wide range of civil and commercial disputes incusing those issued in the county court, high court and court of appeal.
Brenel regular acts for both claimants and defendants and has experience in the following areas:
• Contested probate including 1975 Act claims, disputing validity of wills and
• Professional negligence including claims against solicitors, barristers, surveyors and other professionals.
• Contractual & commercial disputes
• Fraud
• Data protection, privacy, defamation & harrassment
• Debt recovery
• General civil disputes
• Property disputes
Brenel gives sensible, practical and commercial advice not only in litigated matters but also advises on alternative methods of resolution such as mediation. Brenel is skilled at understanding her clients’ needs and working with them to achieve a successful outcome.
"Brenel has been amazing so kind and caring. Communication absolutely amazing and l really felt like she had my back. A huge thank you"
Notable Cases
• Ball & Anor v De Marzo (2019) EWHC 1587 (Ch)
Client Comments
- “I could not have been better advised and supported throughout a difficult period of potential litigation. In particular, the HJA team led by Brenel Menezes was superb. At all times they were quick to respond to my concerns, inspired confidence by their robust and sound legal advice and were at all times approachable and understanding. I cannot imagine better legal representation.”
- “Excellent, Friendly and Proficient Service. Fully recommend to anyone who requires this type of service.”
- “I’ve been very pleased with the service from Hodge Jones & Allen, in particular from Brenel Menezes. I’ve been kept informed throughout the process with a positive outcome. Would have no hesitation recommending this firm.”
- “My case was related to a claim against a council within London. The service was excellent, their practical approach and common sense were always spot on. I was always presented with my options and a suggestion which really gave me the insight and at the same time the direction I needed to make a decision. Their emails were detailed and covered all perspectives, informative, and intuitive simultaneously. I also liked the fact that I spoke always to the same person hence I never had to explain things twice which allowed me to focus on my job without any delays throughout this process. It always took a single call to get the latest update, fast and very much to the point without wasting time on long conference call and back and forth. I will certainly say 10 out of 10 without any reservations.”
- “Brenel has been amazing so kind and caring. Communication absolutely amazing and l really felt like she had my back. A huge thank you”
"The advice I received was well reasoned and directed at achieving the best possible outcome. My lawyer [Brenel Menezes] was able to ease my concerns, set out the options, and constructively guide me though what ended up being a lengthy process. I felt I could trust my lawyer, and felt confident about the case. In the end the result was a good one."
- “For some time l have been facing financial demands which I considered both excessive and unjustified. l was advised to entrust my case to HJA and ,in particular, to Ms. Brenel Menezes whose help and advice has been quite invaluable to me. She has kept in touch with me on a regular basis and throughout I have received calming and constructive suggestions which I have been very willing to follow. The outcome has proved far better than I dared to hope. I would unhesitatingly recommend HJA and those of their associates with whom I have had dealings.”
- “She has kept in touch with me on a regular basis and throughout I have received calming and constructive suggestions which I have been very willing to follow.”
- “Would highly recommend this law firm – service was second to none.”
Memberships & Appointments
- London Solicitors Litigation Association
- Professional Negligence Lawyers Association
- Association of Contentious Trust and Probate Specialists (ACTAPS)
"Would highly recommend this law firm - service was second to none."
Education
- College of Law, London – Legal Practice Course
- University of Wales, Aberystwyth – LLB (Hons)
Personal Interests
In Brenel’s spare time she loves travelling, scuba diving, eating out and going to the theatre.
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