Samira Cakali

Head of Employment

sbc@winstonsolicitors.co.uk

As Head of Employment Samira has developed a deep understanding of the complex legal issues of employer-employee relationships. A pragmatic solicitor advocate she has extensive contentions and non-contentious experience, having acted for a range of commercial businesses from SME’s, international PLCs to high-net-worth individuals. She has experience with a wide spectrum of claims including TUPE, unfair dismissal, whistleblowing and discrimination.

Samira is known for providing advice in a personal and supportive manner and her advocacy skills have been described as being “invaluable for a pain free victorious day in court.” She takes the time to understand her client’s concerns and issues and to provide them with commercial solutions, avoiding stock, textbook answers.

Outside work Samira is Board Trustee for the University of Leeds Union, a Member of the board for Cancer Support Yorkshire and a National Patron for the National Centre for Diversity. To relax she enjoys theatre and music festivals, as well as running, walking and playing golf… plus has a green belt in JuJitsu and loves eating sushi!

Client feedback

Dervinder was a great help at calmly explaining all the details and processes. I felt confident during the engagement that everything was under control and he made my life simpler by sorting things out in a timely manner with no chasing.

Torban

Dervinder, a trainee solicitor, handled my settlement agreement with great professionalism and efficiency. He was thorough and attentive and ensured that everything was completed smoothly and accurately. His clear communication and keen attention to detail made the process stress-free. Thank you for helping. I really appreciate it.

Rayon

I recently sought assistance from Winston Solicitors, and I was thoroughly impressed with their service. They handled my query promptly and efficiently, ensuring I felt supported throughout the process. Their advice was clear, professional, and tailored to my specific needs, which gave me confidence in my next steps. My solicitor was approachable and knowledgeable, making what could have been a stressful situation much easier to navigate. I highly recommend Winston for anyone seeking reliable and expert legal guidance.

Syeda

Excellent service, went through all the detail. I felt very reassured. Great communication which really made me feel valued. Huge thanks to Dervinder for his support. Would not hesitate to recommend Winston Solicitors.

Anonymous

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