Our Legal Team
Reputation. Respect. Result.
Vida Anderson
Vida Anderson is a distinguished attorney at Mitchell & Co Law Firm, where she specializes in corporate law, family law, intellectual property, and criminal law. With over 25 years of experience, Vida has become a trusted advisor to her clients, offering strategic legal solutions and expert guidance in complex cases.
Vida earned her Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from the University of Cambridge. Her career has been marked by a commitment to excellence and a client-centered approach. She is known for her ability to dissect intricate legal issues, her meticulous attention to detail, and her unwavering dedication to achieving favorable outcomes for her clients.
In addition to her legal practice, Vida is actively involved in relevant community service and London bar associations, reflecting her commitment to both the legal profession and the broader community. She regularly participates in speaking engagements, publications, and other contributions to the legal field, further establishing herself as a thought leader in her area of expertise.
Outside of work, Vida enjoys hiking, painting, cooking, and reading, activities that she believes contribute to her balanced and thorough approach to her legal practice.
Bianca Carlson
Legal Expertise: Criminal Law, Trust and Real Estate, Family Law, Business Law, Civil Litigation
Experience: 20 years
Practice Locations: United Kingdom, America, Europe, and Asia (partial)
Notable Achievements: Successful defense in numerous cases, instrumental in saving hundreds of lives through legal victories and mediation.
Bianca Carlson is a highly accomplished legal professional with a remarkable track record spanning over 20 years. Her extensive expertise encompasses a wide range of legal areas, including criminal law, trust and real estate matters, family law, business law, and civil litigation.
Bianca's legal prowess extends across multiple continents, with active practice in the United Kingdom, America, Europe, and Asia, as well as partial practice in America, Europe, and Asia. This global perspective equips her to offer strategic legal advice and representation to clients from diverse backgrounds and jurisdictions.
Notably, Bianca has achieved significant success by winning numerous cases across her areas of practice. Her dedication to justice and unwavering commitment to her clients have led to the preservation of hundreds of lives through her legal victories and adept mediation skills.
With an exceptional ability to navigate complex legal landscapes and a proven history of positive outcomes, Bianca Carlson is a beacon of excellence in the legal community.
Throughout her career, Bianca has demonstrated a deep commitment to upholding the rights of her clients and navigating complex legal situations with skill and precision. Her wealth of experience and diverse practice locations make her a valuable resource for individuals and businesses seeking knowledgeable and effective legal counsel.
James Peters
James has practised law in Sunderland for more than 40 years and was a foundation partner of Mitchell & Co Law Firm. He works exclusively in litigation and is an Accredited Specialist in Family Law and Criminal Law. He is regarded by his peers as one of the leading practitioners in his area of expertise and regularly has clients referred to him by other lawyers who have confidence that their clients will receive the benefit of his expertise and experience. A testimony to James’s reputation can be found in the fact that his practice is built on referrals and word of mouth recommendations from previous clients, other lawyers and even former opponents. All clients of James’s receive honest, down to earth advice about their rights and entitlements. He recognises that most people come to him with problems and he concentrates his efforts into solving those problems for them. He has an intimate knowledge of the legal system and the courts which he uses to his client’s benefit. James’s approach is to look for a sensible negotiated outcome if possible but he recognises that occasionally a fight is inevitable and, in those cases, he is a good man to have on your side.
Sasha Welsh
Sasha joined the firm in March 2002 and became a partner in July 2007. She is justifiably proud of the fact that she is one of the few female partners in Birmingham. Sasha assists her clients with a wide range of transactions centred around the purchase and sale of properties and businesses. She also advises on commercial contracts, leases, finance, estate planning and deceased estates. Sasha provides clear commercial advice in plain English. She guarantees that she will give personal attention to her client’s matters and will be available to answer their enquiries. She is well regarded amongst the business community with referrals from financial institutions, financial planners and particularly her existing clients. Sasha is one of few female practitioners who is able to advise other women in business on their commercial needs. Sasha is a Public Notary. She was appointed by the Supreme Court of NSW pursuant to the Public Notaries Act (1997) NSW in 2014.
John Shepard
John commenced practice in one of the regions oldest and most respected legal firms and gained a solid grounding in all areas of general practice. In 2003 he commenced practice in his own right in partnership and established his strong client base in Southhampton. John’s practice has evolved with a commercial and estate planning focus. Wills and estates and estate planning are a specialty and John is also able to advise on and prepare Special Disability Trusts, including by way of testamentary trust. From 2009 – 2014 John was the Chairman of the MILLBROOK RFC 100 Club, the region’s only national league sporting team. During that period he also served as a Commissioner of the National Basketball League for 2 years. John is also a teacher of Primary Ethics helping offer to children in the State’s Public Schools an alternative to religious doctrine.