Mrs Samantha Castle > Barcan+Kirby LLP > Bristol, England > Lawyer Profile
Barcan+Kirby LLP Offices
Prince House
Prince Street
Bristol
BS1 4PS
England
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Mrs Samantha Castle
Work Department
Employment, Personal Injury, Dispute Resolution and Litigation
Position
Partner
Career
Samantha joined the firm in 2006 and qualified as a solicitor two years later. Samantha has a vast amount of experience in both employment law cases and personal injury claims. In 2017 she won Bristol Law Society’s Lawyer of the Year and was promoted to Partner in 2018 whilst on maternity leave.
In her personal injury capacity, Samantha helps secure compensation for those who have been injured as a result of fault. She provides support and guidance throughout the process and is passionate about her work. Samantha enjoys the variety of her personal injury caseload, which includes workplace accidents, occupier’s liability cases, road accidents, Highways Act, dog bite cases and criminal injuries compensation cases. She has a particular interest in cycling accident claims.
She has expertise in employment law for both employees and employers advising on such matters as discrimination, redundancies, HR matters (eg: disciplinaries and grievances), contract drafting/queries and settlement agreements.
Whether in Employment cases or Personal Injury claims, Samantha gets to the heart of the issue, coming up with practical solutions and dealing with matters promptly and as cost effectively as possible.
In addition to her roles in the Employment and Personal Injury teams, Samantha also undertakes some work within our Dispute Resolution team, helping to recover debts, both personal and for businesses, as well as dealing with contractual disputes.
Languages
English
Memberships
Bristol Law Society
Education
Law and Politics LLB degree from Swansea University (2005) followed by the Legal Practice Course at UWE (2006)
Leisure
Samantha enjoys spending time with her friends and family, particularly enjoying cooking and meals out.
Lawyer Rankings
South West > Insurance > Personal injury: claimant
Barcan+Kirby LLP offers clients a ‘personal and local touch with very committed and diligent practitioners’ who expertly handle the gamut of personal injury cases, ranging from fatalities, brain and spinal injuries, to amputation and psychiatric injuries. Practice head Samantha Castle has a particular focus on accidents at work and cycling accidents. Also noted are the ‘very experienced and compassionate’ Myfanwy Buckeridge and Emily Williamson, who ‘showcases exemplary dedication and innovation’.