Magda Szafaryn

Magda is a trainee solicitor in the Employment team and is currently in her fourth seat.

Prior to commencing her training contract, Magda worked as a Paralegal in Wedlake Bell’s Litigation team, undertaking a range of commercial and property dispute work. Before joining Wedlake Bell, Magda worked as a Paralegal in the Government Legal Department and at a city law firm specialising in mental health law.

Magda speaks Polish and Spanish.

• Drafting wills, advising on inheritance tax mitigation, lifetime gifting, use of trusts, and succession planning for family wealth and business assets.
• Applying for grants of probate/letters of administration, administering estates, distributing assets, dealing with executors, beneficiaries and HMRC, and preparing estate accounts.
• Assisting clients on bilateral loans, including investment, acquisition, and development finance.
• Drafting facility letters, security documents, board minutes and shareholder resolutions authorising transactions.
• Acting for creditors in recovering unpaid debts, including issuing pre‑action correspondence, statutory demands, court claims, and enforcement proceedings.
• Managing litigation in the County Court and High Court, including drafting, witness statements, applications, and liaising with counsel.
• Advising on workplace issues such as performance management, disciplinary and grievance processes, sickness absence, working time, holiday entitlements, and contractual obligations.
• Advising on dismissals (including mass redundancy and capability), notice and PILON issues, and drafting settlement agreements.