Business Details
40 Years
experience
Expert Legal Services in Birmingham, London & Northampton
Established in 1986, Witan Solicitors has built a reputation as a trusted legal partner specialising in litigation and dispute resolution. With offices in Birmingham, London, Northampton, and Portugal, our firm combines decades of experience with a client-focused approach to deliver strategic legal solutions. Our team of qualified solicitors and legal professionals provides expert guidance across commercial litigation, family law, employment law, and corporate matters. Regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority, we prioritise rigorous advocacy, ethical practice, and tailored advice to protect our clients' interests. From complex commercial disputes to sensitive family matters, we are committed to achieving successful outcomes through meticulous preparation and relentless representation.Our multidisciplinary team includes specialists in insolvency, regulatory compliance, tax litigation, and private client services, ensuring comprehensive support for individuals and businesses alike. With a legacy of winning high-stakes cases, we combine legal expertise with practical commercial awareness to provide clients with a decisive advantage. Our dedication to continuous professional development ensures our team remains at the forefront of legal innovation while maintaining accessibility through multiple office locations and remote consultation options.
Services
Commercial Litigation
Family Law
Employment Law
Commercial Property
Corporate Law
Details
- Year established: 1986
Highlights and features
- We have over 30 years of specialist litigation experience since 1986
- Our Solicitors Regulation Authority regulation ensures professional compliance
- We provide strategic legal representation across multiple jurisdictions
- Our team includes Solicitor-Advocates with higher court rights
- We maintain office locations in four key regional centres for accessibility
Associations and certifications
- Solicitors Regulation Authority
Services
Commercial Litigation
Our commercial litigation service specialises in resolving complex business disputes through strategic legal representation. We handle contractual disagreements, shareholder conflicts, and commercial debt recovery cases with a focus on achieving favourable settlements while preparing robust court arguments. With Solicitor-Advocate representation in higher courts, clients benefit from consistent advocacy throughout the legal process. Our team's expertise in cross-border insolvency and regulatory matters provides comprehensive solutions for national and international business clients.
Family Law
We provide sensitive family law services covering divorce proceedings, child custody arrangements, and financial settlements. Our solicitors specialise in protecting clients' interests during relationship breakdowns while minimising emotional distress. With experience in complex asset division and international family law cases, we offer pragmatic advice tailored to individual circumstances. Our team works closely with private client consultants to ensure comprehensive estate planning alongside family law proceedings.
Employment Law
Our employment law service advises both employers and employees on workplace rights and obligations. We handle unfair dismissal claims, discrimination cases, and employment contract disputes with specialist knowledge of tribunal procedures. The team provides proactive HR support to businesses while representing individual workers in rights protection matters. With dedicated solicitors maintaining current employment law expertise, we deliver balanced, practical solutions for all workplace legal issues.
Commercial Property
Commercial property services focus on property transactions, lease disputes, and development agreements. We represent clients in property acquisition, landlord-tenant conflicts, and development financing arrangements. Our solicitors handle complex property litigation alongside transactional work, ensuring continuity of legal representation. With experience in commercial property insolvency matters, we provide integrated solutions for real estate-related legal challenges.
Corporate Law
Corporate law services cover company formation, mergers and acquisitions, and corporate governance matters. We advise on shareholder agreements, director responsibilities, and corporate restructuring while maintaining compliance with regulatory requirements. Our team specialises in corporate recovery processes and cross-border insolvency cases. With Solicitor-Advocate capabilities, we provide seamless transition from corporate advisory to litigation representation when business disputes arise.
People
Qarrar Somji
Solicitor-Advocate
Qualified Solicitor-Advocate with higher court rights, specialising in commercial litigation. Holds Masters in Commercial Law from University of Birmingham with thesis on Employers Liability for Work Related Stress. Practising since 2014.
Ada Chu
Associate Solicitor
Qualified solicitor with experience in litigation and private client matters. Joined firm as Litigation Executive in 2020, trained and qualified as solicitor in 2023. Specialises in commercial dispute resolution and estate planning.
Aliya Abid
Assistant Solicitor
Assistant Solicitor specialising in family law, civil litigation and employment law. Qualified with LLB, LPC and LLM from Birmingham City University. Practising since 2022 with focus on domestic and cross-border family legal matters.
Kirstie Gallagher
Assistant Solicitor
Transitioned from film production and e-commerce careers to law. Qualified solicitor with LLM in Legal Practice. Specialises in litigation and private client work, combining practical experience with legal expertise in wills and trusts.
Linda Roze
Practice Manager
Oversees firm operations, financial management and SRA compliance. Manages day-to-day administration while ensuring adherence to regulatory requirements for client funds. Coordinates team resources to maintain efficient legal service delivery across multiple office locations.
Questions
What areas of law does Witan Solicitors specialise in?
We specialise in commercial litigation, family law, employment law, commercial property disputes, corporate law, and regulatory matters with additional expertise in cross-border insolvency cases.
Are Witan Solicitors regulated by any professional body?
Yes, we are authorised and regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority under registration number 605789, ensuring compliance with professional standards and ethical practice.
Do you offer legal services outside the UK?
We provide international legal support through our Portugal office and handle cross-border cases involving UK jurisdictions, particularly in commercial insolvency and corporate matters.
What experience does your legal team have?
Our team includes Solicitor-Advocates with higher court rights, specialists in employment law, family law, and commercial litigation, with collective experience spanning over 30 years since 1986.
Can I get assistance with commercial property disputes?
Yes, we handle commercial property disputes including lease disagreements, property acquisitions, and development financing arrangements with specialist litigation support when required.
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