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Merton Partnership Civic Pride
We’re delighted to share that Sital Somaiya, founder of Signature Law, has been honoured with the Gold Award at the 2023 Merton Partnership Civic Pride Volunteer Awards!
This well-deserved recognition is a testament to Sital’s significant contributions to the local community in Merton, aligning with the ethos of community service we value at our firm.
Sital’s commitment to volunteering extends her role as a lawyer into that of a dedicated community advocate. Her impactful work has not only made a difference in the lives of many but has also set an inspiring example for our entire team.
We congratulate Sital on this outstanding achievement, a reflection of her devotion to our community. This moment is a source of immense pride for our firm and underlines the important role of community engagement in our work at Signature Law.
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Sital Somaiya is a qualified Solicitor (admitted May 2011) and a senior specialist in Family Law, with extensive experience in Children Law and complex public law matters. She advises clients on a broad range of family law issues, including divorce, financial relief and appeals, cohabitation disputes, domestic abuse, and forced marriage cases.
Sital has substantial experience in children-related proceedings, including care proceedings, child abduction cases, and other complex disputes involving public authorities. She is accredited on the Family Law Advanced Panel and supervises the Family Department, providing strategic oversight and mentoring to junior practitioners.
In addition to family law, Sital advises on Inheritance Act claims, applications to the Office of the Public Guardian for Lasting Powers of Attorney, settlement (compromise) agreements, and the preparation of wills.
Sital offers flexible legal support, including providing behind-the-scenes advice for individuals representing themselves, as well as acting for clients from start to finish. She is known for delivering practical, cost-effective advice tailored to each client’s circumstances. Sital also speaks Gujarati, Hindi and Urdu, enabling her to support clients during sensitive and distressing legal matters.
Reviewed by: Sital Somaiya, Solicitor (Qualified 2011).
This review ensures factual accuracy and does not constitute legal advice.