About Carlisle & Collins

"We have found Sandra Terras’ knowledge and expertise to be invaluable to our clients particularly in contentious cases where her expert reports have been influential in negotiations. Her calm and authoritative manner render her an ideal expert witness in court as required where she will robustly defend her findings."

"I have known and worked with Sandra for many years and have always been able to turn to her for guidance about the merit or otherwise about pursuing and actuarial valuation. Sometimes as a practitioner I feel there is an 'issue' with a valuation but not always sure why. Sandra is always helpful and clear in explaining her views and the way forward. I have found her advice and sometimes handholding invaluable over the years. She is my firm's go-to Actuary."

"Very professional, easy to deal with and always open to accommodating instructions that are time critical or unusual."

"I have instructed Carlisle & Collins in particular Sandra Terras on a number of occasions. I have always found their assistance and including their actuarial reports to be of significant assistance in resolving the financial issues for clients in connection with divorce and separation situations.

I have no hesitation in recommending Sandra and Carlisle & Collins if professional actuarial advice is required."

"When instructing Carlisle & Collins, we are always confident that we will receive a prompt, high quality service. Sandra is very accommodating with regard to tight timescales and always delivers her reports within the agreed time. Her reports are detailed yet concise and can be confidently relied upon. Sandra is a pleasure to work with and I would recommend her services without hesitation."

"I have instructed the firm for over a decade, during which time Sandra has always delivered an excellent and professional service.  Sandra is extremely knowledgeable on issues related to the valuation of pension loss, retirement and is acutely aware of solicitor’s challenges in advocacy.  She can analyse the facts of employment disputes and pension loss in a clear and concise fashion.  Sandra’s specialist knowledge, speed of delivery and friendly approach means she is a trusted expert for our firm and our clients".

"As  divorce lawyer I have used Carlisle Collins on a number of occasions. Sandra Terras is an, actuarial consultant  who at her core, provides professional,  expert, financial analysis. However she provides more than simply crunching the numbers. Ultimately she provides advice which we can then use to inform financial decision making in divorces. It is incredibly important we don’t just provide clients with the numbers and Sandra always communicates her analysis in a clear non-technical way, ensuring our clients fully understand its implications, as well as bearing in mind any limitations."

"Sandra is our 'go-to' choice of actuary. Helpful, knowledgeable and thoroughly professional, we wouldn't hesitate to recommend her work."

"I have regularly instructed Sandra Terras over the course of the last few years with regard to actuarial matters arising in connection with divorce cases – mostly in relation to pensions. I always find her very approachable, and efficient in dealing with instructions. She is able to present things in a way that assists us presenting matters to a Court if need be, and that I have found hugely valuable. Sandra also understands the legal issues underpinning her work which ensures that her Reports make sense to any Court they are presented to."

"We have instructed Sandra for pension valuation in a divorce, where there were multiple pensions and contributions before and after both marriage and separation. She gathered all information and provided a highly persuasive report within a quick time, and at a very reasonable cost. Her methodology was not challenged by the actuary for the other party. She was approachable and happy to discuss the issues and provide further comments as necessary. I would not hesitate to highly recommend her."

"Our firm regularly instructs Carlisle Collins on behalf of clients who require expert advice in respect of pensions sharing. Carlisle Collins is our first “port of call” especially with difficult or complex cases. Our experience is that client enquiries are dealt with promptly,  and professionally; we and our clients are reassured that knowledge and skill has been applied to the client’s case by Sandra Terras/Carlisle Collins, lending confidence to settlement negotiations and assisting resolution of the case."