Samira Cakali

Head of Employment

0113 320 5000

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Samira Cakali, Head of Employment at Winston Solicitors in Leeds

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!

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Client feedback

I have recently worked with Samira and Dervinder, and I couldn't be more satisfied with the service I received. From the very beginning, they were both professional, responsive, and extremely knowledgeable. They took the time to explain every step of the legal process in clear and understandable terms, and their attention to detail and genuine care for achieving the best possible outcome truly stood out. 10 out of 10!
Joanne
From first contacting Winstons Solicitor, I was really impressed with the care, concern and empathy with which I was met. My subsequent meeting with Samira continued in the same way and I was able to benefit from clear, concise and invaluable professional advice clearly gained from years of experience. Thank you.
Steven
I'm so glad I found Samira. She went above and beyond to make me feel heard and supported through a really chalenging situation at work. She is very experienced and takes a fair, balanced, and honest approach. I'd highly receommend her to anyone needing support wih workplace issues.
Anonymous
Excellent solicitors. Responsive, fast and thorough!
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