Samantha Castle

“Samantha Castle was absolutely fantastic. She was empathetic from our first meeting and clearly knew how to be compassionate whilst getting all the details about the claim.”

– Legal 500 2026

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 dismissal 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, 2025 and 2026 for her expertise in cases surrounding trips and slips and RTAs. One testimonial states, “Sam was friendly and professional throughout. I felt entirely reassured and supported through a traumatic time.”

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

  • "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
  • "Samantha Castle was absolutely fantastic. She was empathetic from our first meeting and clearly knew how to be compassionate whilst getting all the details about the claim. She was clear on the expectations I should have and didn't move the goal posts - giving concise and fully explained information throughout the entire process. I particularly valued this as it just helped in a traumatic time of my life."
    Legal 500 2026
  • If you’re looking for someone who is not only incredibly competent but also genuinely cares, look no further than Sam Castle and Barcan and Kirby.
    AnonPersonal Injury Client