Samantha is an employment law specialist who, having qualified as a Solicitor in 2012, brings around ten years’ post-qualification experience.

She joined Birketts in January 2020 as an Associate in our Employment Team based in our Ipswich office. Samantha trained locally and has spent her post-qualification time working in Suffolk and Essex.

Samantha has experience with a wide range of contentious employment issues including tribunal litigation, workplace disputes and issues that can arise from or prior to the termination of employment. Samantha has much experience acting from employers from small companies to large corporations in handling claims involving a full spectrum of claims including, but not limited to unfair dismissal and discrimination on all grounds.

Samantha frequently assists individuals to bring their claims through the Employment Tribunal process. Samantha provides guidance and support from the offset and throughout proceedings and has helped bring a wide array of claims on matters including, but certainly not limited to, (constructive) unfair dismissal, direct and indirect discrimination, harassment, Whistleblowing, failure to make reasonable adjustments and unlawful deductions from wages.

Samantha is adept at assisting Respondents and Claimants where their funding is primarily provided through their insurance policies. Samantha has substantial experience in handling insurance-backed claims and is proficient in navigating claims through these channels.