Samantha Phumaphi

Consultant Barrister

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Samantha Phumaphi

Consultant Barrister

richard.higham@carlsonssolicitors.com

Bar of England and Wales, 2005

Samantha is an experienced advocate with over 15 years of expertise in children, matrimonial, and employment matters in both the UK and South Africa.

She is a barrister, accredited mediator, and arbitrator known for her practical and proactive approach to legal issues. Samantha excels in simplifying complex legal matters for her clients.

Having commenced her practice in criminal law, Samantha is an advocate with strong cross-examination skills which assists with effectively advancing and protecting her clients’ positions. Her areas of specialisation include:

Family law

  • Private Law Children Matters including child contact and residence issues
  • Occupation orders
  • Non-molestation orders
  • Financial remedies including s.37 applications and cases with a foreign element
  • Prenuptial and postnuptial agreements
  • Cohabitation agreements

Employment law

  • Unfair and wrongful dismissal
  • Discrimination

Samantha is an accredited mediator and a member of the Civil Mediation Council. She also trains mediators through a CEDR-accredited organisation. Her negotiation skills are invaluable in reaching settlements.

Outside of her professional life, Samantha is a mother of twins and enjoys traveling with her family.

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