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Samantha Downes
Associate SolicitorSamantha has worked in the legal sector for four years. She’s an Associate Solicitor and Collaborative Lawyer in Switalskis’ Family team.
samantha.downes@switalskis.com
or Samantha's secretary
stacey.blackett@switalskis.com
Switalskis Solicitors Ltd
In the DB Cargo Building
Lakeside Business Park
Carolina Way
Doncaster
DN4 5PN
Switalskis Solicitors Ltd
24-26 Paradise Square
Sheffield
S1 2DE
Samantha deals with a wide variety of family law matters including:
- Divorce
- Dissolution of civil partnership
- Judicial separation
- Finances upon divorce/ dissolution/ judicial separation
- Pre-marital /post-marital agreements
- Arrangements for children
- Grandparents and arrangements for grandchildren
- Injunctions (non-molestations orders and occupation orders)
Samantha is a member of Resolution, a community of family justice professionals who work with families and individuals to resolve issues in a constructive way.
She is also the events, charity and sponsorship officer at Doncaster Junior Lawyers Division.
APPROACH
As a member of resolution and a trained collaborative lawyer, Samantha aims to deal with matters in a cooperative and conciliatory way where possible. She considers that such an approach often leads to quicker results and preserves separating parties’ working relationships which is especially important when there are children involved.
Samantha listens to clients and aims to understand each individual’s aims and objectives in order to best represent them and assist them through what is very often an extremely difficult time.
EXPERIENCE
Samantha’s experience includes:
- Advocating for clients at court
- Dealing with issues of domestic abuse, including controlling and coercive behaviour within children proceedings
- Handling family businesses, pensions and multiple properties within divorce proceedings
- Advising on a pre-nuptial agreements for high-net-worth individuals
- Negotiating financial settlements
Samantha is mentioned as a key lawyer in The Legal 500 2024.
“After being recommended to Switalskis, it doesn’t take long to understand why. The main ingredient was being made to feel welcome, listened too and provided with genuine empathy. When you’re getting divorced it’s a daunting task! However, Samantha has been there every time I’ve needed advice or felt discouraged and every time given excellent advice and made me feel the priority at all times.
I would recommend Switalskis to anyone looking for expert, trusted representation”
Family Law Client
“Samantha's exceptional ability to grasp the complexities of my son's situation, even with minimal information, gave me hope during a time when he was abducted. Her insightful approach and proactive guidance were crucial in navigating this challenging period. I am immensely grateful for her outstanding legal expertise and unwavering dedication, which ultimately resulted in a positive outcome. Moreover, Samantha and her team at Switalskis made me feel valued as a client despite my financial limitations. Their compassion and support truly set them apart. I wholeheartedly recommend this remarkable team to anyone seeking legal assistance”
Family Law Client
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