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.

"Sylwena Sempa is a rising star with deep knowledge of the law and a real eye for detail and strategy" - Legal 500 2026

"She is responsive, very able and you know you're going to get everything you need" - Chambers and Partners 2026

"Sylwena Sempa - clever, thorough and responsive" - Legal 500 2025

"Sylwena Sempa is diligent, a good communicator, has a good manner with clients and overall, impressive" - Chambers and Partners 2025