Samantha Castle

“What stands out about Sam is that she is intelligent, hardworking, and really cares about her clients. She is level-headed and is someone who will always strive to obtain the best result for her client.”

– Legal 500 2027

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

Employment law expertise

Samantha deals with employee and employer matters, including:

Personal injury expertise

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:

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.

Recognition

  • A ‘Recommended Lawyer’ in Legal 500 2024
  • Ranked in Chambers and Partners UK 2024, 2025, 2026 and 2027 for her expertise in cases surrounding trips and slips, occupier’s liability cases and RTAs. One testimonial states, “Samantha is very responsive, and her analytical and pragmatic approach makes her a pleasure to work with.”

Memberships

Qualifications

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

Hourly rate

  • £335 plus VAT

Expertise

  • "Samantha was knowledgeable, detailed and empathetic."
    Chambers and Partners UK 2027
  • "What stands out about Sam is that she is intelligent, hardworking, and really cares about her clients. She is level-headed and is someone who will always strive to obtain the best result for her client."
    Legal 500 2027
  • "Sam was friendly and professional throughout. I felt entirely reassured and supported through a traumatic time."
    Chambers and Partners 2026
  • "Samantha Castle is extremely meticulous and very focused on achieving the best outcome for her clients."
    Chambers and Partners 2026
  • "Emily Williamson and Samantha Castle: phenomenally hardworking on behalf of their clients, putting together the best case possible and vigorously representing their best interests."
    Legal 500 2026