Family Law
- Child Arrangements
- Residence orders
- Contact issues
- Parental responsibility
- Allegations of domestic and substance abuse
- Specific issues and prohibited steps, including abduction
Samantha has extensive experience in child arrangements, including care proceedings, in particular contact and residence, as well as ancillary relief. She has also assisted her clients to deal with matters involving foreign elements. She has extensive experience in matters that involve domestic and substance abuse and is frequently instructed to represent clients in fact-finding and final hearings.
- Matrimonial Finance & Cohabitation Claims
- Property claims, property sale and division of equity
- TOLATA claims for unmarried couples
- Maintenance, including applications to vary or enforce
- Pensions, including ring-fencing issues
- Representation at First Appointments, FDR and Final Hearings
- Applications to vary or enforce
Employment Law
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.
Civil Law
- Landlord & Tenant
- Road traffic accidents
- Personal injury
- Court of Protection contract
- Debt recovery
- Sale of goods disputes
- Employment law
Samantha has substantial experience in civil law practice, from regularly advising and representing clients in various county courts and tribunals up to the High Court. She is often instructed in drafting work, preparing applications, draft orders, witness statements and skeleton arguments.
Whilst in South Africa, Samantha developed her practice and gained experience in representing clients in matters of unfair dismissal, wrongful dismissal, discrimination and wage claims. Much of her focus has been on employment law as she chairs disciplinary hearings, mediates and facilitates disputes. Samantha is able to use these skills and apply her knowledge and insight to effectively represent her clients.
Testimonials
Right from the first contact with Sam I felt reassured despite having no prior experience of Clerksroom direct. I was subsequently put in the very capable and experienced hands of Samantha Phumaphi a Barrister who steered me through a very difficult time with patience and understanding securing a very welcome outcome. I would not hesitate to recommend her to anyone going through a horrendous family situation. The fees when considering what was at stake were very reasonable.
I was recently represented by Counsel Samantha P. I instructed Samantha with less than 2 weeks till the hearing on a case that has been going on for more than 5 years. I was impressed by Samantha's professionalism and attention to detail. Samantha was able to secure victory on a case that felt hopeless on paper. Thank you so much and Highly recommend Clerksroom. Sam was very helpful in organising and facilitating the booking Samantha
Right from the first contact with Sam I felt reassured despite having no prior experience of Clerksroom direct. I was subsequently put in the very capable and experienced hands of Samantha Phumaphi a Barrister who steered me through a very difficult time with patience and understanding securing a very welcome outcome. I would not hesitate to recommend her to anyone going through a horrendous family situation. The fees when considering what was at stake were very reasonable
Privacy Notice
This privacy notice explains how, why and for how long Samantha Phumaphi will process or retain your personal data in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
If Samantha has been instructed by you, your litigation friend, your solicitor or agent, or through a pro bono referral, it is necessary to process your personal data in order to provide legal services. This may include advising on the prospects of litigation, advising on the value of a claim, representation at hearings or trial, and reviewing legal issues or evidence.
Recipients of your data
Depending on the nature of your case, data may be shared with courts and tribunals, your solicitors or agents, witnesses, experts, other legal representatives, ombudsmen or regulators, education and examining bodies, and current, past or prospective employers.
Special categories of data
Some matters require processing special category personal data, including information about health, ethnicity, religion, trade union membership, political beliefs, sexual orientation, or criminal allegations and convictions. Such data will only be processed where necessary to represent you or advise on your claim.
Retention
Your personal data will be retained for no longer than necessary and, where possible, anonymised. In general, records relating to cases are retained for at least six years to comply with professional obligations under the Bar Code of Conduct and tax record-keeping obligations.
Once your case has concluded and any fees have been paid, only the personal data necessary for regulatory compliance, conflict checking, defence of complaints or fee disputes, and reference in future similar cases will be retained.
Your rights
You may request confirmation that your personal data is being processed, request a copy of that data, request rectification of inaccurate data, object to certain processing, request restriction of processing, or request erasure where the GDPR permits it. Where processing is based on consent, you may withdraw that consent at any time, although doing so may mean Samantha can no longer provide the legal services requested.
Security
Appropriate physical and technical measures are taken to safeguard your personal data and prevent unauthorised access, accidental loss, misuse or disclosure.
Complaints or queries
If you have any questions about this privacy notice, or how your personal data is used, please email clerking@thebarristergroup.co.uk or the clerks at clerking@thebarristergroup.co.uk, or call 01823 247 247.
You also have the right to complain to the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO). Further information is available at ico.org.uk/global/contact-us/.
Work with Samantha
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