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.
Experience
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.
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.