Qualified in 2005
Samantha is an experienced practitioner with a wide variety of experience both in the UK and South Africa. She is a barrister, mediator and arbitrator with over 15 years’ experience.
Samantha has extensive experience drafting pleadings and providing representation in claims concerning:
Discrimination (sex, race, disability)
Harassment
Victimisation
Unfair dismissal
Breach of contract
She is highly skilled in drafting complex grounds of complaint in harassment, victimisation and discrimination claims. Her respondent work includes drafting persuasive grounds of resistance in unfair dismissal and discrimination claims, as well as providing clear advice to clients on case strategy.
Samantha is consistently praised by clients for her meticulous preparation, fearless yet tactful advocacy style, skilful cross-examination techniques and ability to simplify complex legal issues. Her employment law expertise also extends to chairing disciplinary hearings and serving as an arbitrator in South Africa, allowing her to draw on best practices locally and globally. Samantha's combination of legal acumen, pragmatism and passion for client service inspires confidence in taking on even the most challenging cases.
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