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Principal associate resolving complex disputes with pragmatic insight

As a Principal Associate in Shoosmiths’ Commercial Litigation team, I advise a diverse range of clients on complex commercial disputes, pensions litigation, and High Court employment cases. My approach is tailored to each client, balancing commercial realities with legal principles to deliver pragmatic, commercially astute advice from the outset.

I have extensive experience acting for employers in multi-million-pound pensions disputes, breach of trust claims, and systemic contract breaches. My work includes defending High Court restrictive covenant cases, representing high-profile individuals in phone hacking claims, and supporting trustees in intricate pensions litigation.

Committed to achieving commercially attractive outcomes, I prioritise alternative dispute resolution wherever possible. My strategy is always client-focused, proactive, and results-driven.

I am a member of the Association of Pension Lawyers and the Professional Negligence Lawyers Association, and since 2023, I have served on Shoosmiths’ Shadow Board.

Expertise
Legal excellence in action
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Brilliant colleagues driving client excellence.
£217.7m
Turnover in 2024.
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180 years of legal excellence.
Recognition & awards
We have instructed Shoosmiths on many matters over the last few years: recently, I have worked with Sylwena Sempa on a matter of some complexity. Throughout, Sylwena was crucial in formulating an appropriate and effective strategy to achieve a defined and desired outcome. Her knowledge of the law is without question; her communication is first class; she was very responsive to my quite unreasonable requests; she is pragmatic; professional and great to work with.
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Professor Mark Hurley Chair and non-executive director Biofortuna Limited.
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Managing risk & complex litigation
Dispute resolution & litigation team
From commercial disputes to regulatory investigations, we help clients resolve issues swiftly, protect reputations, and stay focussed on business goals.
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