Gina Cucciniello
Solicitor
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Associate Solicitor
SRA ID: 475559
Gina joined the Renaissance Legal team in January 2020 where she specialises in private client work, helping families prepare for the future with Wills, Trusts, Powers of Attorney, Inheritance Tax Planning and Estate Administration. She also assists vulnerable clients making Lasting Powers of Attorney (LPAs) and helps clients in later life to prepare for the and provide for their family.
Gina qualified as a solicitor in 2016, having completed a number of years as a paralegal and obtained a first class (Hons) degree in law (LLB) from the University of Kent in 2008. She then went on to obtain a distinction in the Legal Practice Course at the University of Law, London in 2009.
Prior to joining Renaissance Legal, Gina spent time at a Hove-based firm where she undertook a range of legal work including landlord and tenant work, civil litigation, wills and estate administration, and contentious probate.
Her passion for private client work led her to Renaissance Legal and the opportunity to help families with a disabled or vulnerable loved one.
Aligning with Renaissance Legal’s own values Gina advises members at Carers Centre clinics and previously volunteered at the Brighton Unemployment Centre and Families Project. She also worked at the DWP Jobcentre Plus as an Enquiries Officer, advising and assisting people on a range of benefit and unemployment issues.
Gina is an affiliate member of STEP and has recently achieved her STEP Advanced Certificate in Will Preparation Certificate.
Pacific House, 126 Road, Brighton, BN1 3TE
Licensed for 9 years
Practice Areas
Wills, Trusts & Probate
Excellent specialist advice
We opted to use Renaissance to help us set up a Disabled Persons Trust for our son who has SLD and ASD, following attendance at a Mencap webinar. We had previously approached a local solicitor specialising in Trusts, but realised quickly that their specific knowledge of DPT's was insufficient. Renaissance however have in depth knowledge of the law with vulnerable people, and understood the contexts families are dealing with. They were supportive and took time to explain every query (and there were many). We live in the North East and did everything via Zoom. Highly recommend for anyone looking for specialist advice for vulnerable relatives.
Lawyer named in this review: Gina Cucciniello
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An excellent experience.
Following the death of my husband, my solicitor arranged my new Will and guided me in setting up a Trust with an appropriate Letter of Wishes to protect the interests of a family member.
As I live a long way from the law firm ,which I chose for its special expertise in family matters, we were able to meet via Zoom. This was a great help as the meeting included two family members who were to serve as trustees.
Due to other pressures, I was often slow to answer letters and return documents, but my solicitor r was always patient, friendly and helpful.
When I sent questions my solicitor always replied promptly and comprehensively.
In addition to the required work she made suggestions regarding things that I had not thought of, which I found very helpful.
All the staff who answered the phone were very friendly, calm and confident which is so important at the first point of contact.
I consider that it was very good value for money and no extra charge was made for my extra questions and the length of time I took to complete my tasks.
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The best you'll find
I spent two years researching the best company to work with to set up trusts for our grandchildren, one of whom has complex special needs. Renaissance Legal is the only company I found that really understand disabled trusts inside out. Having subscribed to one of the regular free webinars they hold, I was so impressed that I went ahead immediately. Our solicitor Gina Cucciniello was outstanding from the start. These are not easy matters to understand or deal with, but at every point she provided clear advice and guidance to ensure that we achieved what was needed. She was really approachable and responsive, and every query either to her or her secretary was dealt with promptly. We couldn't have asked for better and are very grateful to Gina and Renaissance Legal for the service they've provided. I'd recommend without any reservations.
Lawyer named in this review: Gina Cucciniello
A representative from Renaissance Legal Limited responded to this review on 12 March, 2025
Thank you for your review. We appreciate the positive feedback you have given us and look forward to working with you in the future.
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Setting up a disabled person trust, and lasting power of attorney
First rate professional service on both tasks.
We picked Renaissance after hearing one of the partners speak at a free seminar on setting up trusts. All of that good advice and knowledge was evident as they walked us through the steps needed to set up a trust for our disabled son and help us ensure our own affairs were in order.
Having a disabled child is full of things to worry about - thanks to the team at Renaissance there are now 2 big topics we do not have to include on that list.
Lawyer named in this review: Gina Cucciniello
A representative from Renaissance Legal Limited responded to this review on 05 August, 2024
Thank you for your review. We appreciate the positive feedback you have given us and look forward to working with you in the future.
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Setting up Disabled Trust Fund and accompanying Wills
Very polite, patient and attentive service over an extended period of time (due to our circumstances) with help offered if required with no pressure.
Lawyer named in this review: Gina Cucciniello
A representative from Renaissance Legal Limited responded to this review on 14 August, 2023
Dear Andrew Many thanks for taking the time to leave a review, we really appreciate it. We have passed your comments on to Gina and others in the firm - everyone will be pleased that you were happy with our service. Kind regards.
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Confidence in the future
Thank you for giving us and our son confidence in the future. Everything was well explained from the outset. We're now relaxed that Trust has been set up for our son.
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Friendly and available
Ms Cucciniello listened effectively and drafted a comprehensive memorandum of wishes for the Trust and was always helpful, friendly and available.
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Understanding
I thank you for understanding and sorting things out in this estate. You took on board the issues involved within the estate and took the time to explain everything.
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Review left for Renaissance Legal
Specialist understanding or predicaments of families with a severely disabled member. Direct personal service i.e. one lawyer dealing with everything. Clarity on fees, nothing unexpected.
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Review left for Renaissance Legal
Gina has dealt with everything asked for and wouldn't hesitate in recommending her. She does a great job, and does everything asked and a wonderful person on your staff.
Lawyer named in this review: Gina Cucciniello
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