Samantha Castle

“I felt in safe hands with Samantha. She kept me informed throughout the entire process and instilled confidence and trust.”

– Chambers and Partners UK 2025

Samantha joined the firm in 2006 and qualified as a Solicitor in 2008. 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.

Samantha deals with employee and employer matters, including drafting contracts and policy documents, providing HR advice, dealing with redundancies, drafting and advising upon contracts and settlement agreements, and dealing with unfair and constructive dismissal claims, discrimination cases and complex Tribunal matters. She is also a member of the Employment Lawyers Association.

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 and criminal injuries compensation cases. Samantha has a particular interest in cycling accident claims. She is also a member of APIL (Association of Personal Injury Lawyers).

Samantha is recognised as a ‘Recommended Lawyer’ in Legal 500 2024 and Chambers and Partners UK 2024 and 2025 for her expertise in cases surrounding trips and slips and RTAs. One testimonial states, “Samantha is good with clients and caring. She is organised and thorough.”

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.

Qualifications

  • Legal Practice Course from the University of the West of England
  • Law and Politics (LL.B.) from the University of Swansea

Hourly rate

  • £320 plus VAT

Expertise

  • "Myfanwy Buckeridge, Samantha Castle and Emily Williamson all stand out as first-rate lawyers. I have been repeatedly impressed with their client care, work ethic and organisation."
    Legal 500 UK 2025
  • "I felt in safe hands with Samantha. She kept me informed throughout the entire process and instilled confidence and trust."

    Chambers and Partners UK 2025
  • "Samantha is good with clients and caring. She is organised and thorough."
    Chambers and Partners UK 2025
  • "She was very helpful and knowledgeable."

    Chambers and Partners UK 2025
  • "Samantha was professional and empathetic. She clearly explained my options to me and I am extremely happy with the service I received from Samantha and the business as a whole. The team is always friendly, professional and efficient, giving me full confidence in their work."
    AnonEmployment Client