Katie is a Paralegal within the Employment Department at Mayo Wynne Baxter. She joined the the firm in April 2023 when MWB merged with Lawson Lewis Blakers, where Katie had previously gained experience as a Legal Secretary.
Within the Employment Department, Katie’s role is to support the Legal Advisers across a variety of matters. Her primary role involves assisting with client on-boarding, managing documentation, liaising with clients with an aim to ensuring that their matters progress smoothly.
Katie is working towards her Solicitor Apprenticeship Qualification, she began studying for this in September 2024. This route of qualification will enable her to develop her legal expertise through a mixture of academic study and on the job experience. As she progresses through the qualification, Katie is gaining the knowledge and skills required to qualify as a solicitor whilst continuing to support the team in her role as a paralegal.
Rohit Walia is a solicitor specialising in employment law, advising both employers and employees on a broad range of contentious and non-contentious matters.
Rohit has experience advising on Settlement Agreements, workplace disputes and day-to-day HR matters. He regularly advises on unfair dismissal, discrimination and redundancy issues, as well as disciplinary and grievance procedures, performance management concerns and general HR support.
Rohit values the people-focused nature of employment law and the opportunity to support clients through complex and sensitive situations. He is known for delivering clear, pragmatic advice and for helping clients feel confident and supported when navigating workplace challenges.
Outside of work, Rohit enjoys playing tennis, badminton and squash, and volunteers at his local Sikh Gurdwara.
Brenda is a paralegal with a friendly approach, and she has many years’ experience of working on employment law matters.
She provides support to all the members of our Employment Team to help ensure all our clients receive excellent service.
Brenda joined Mayo Wynne Baxter in 2023 as a result of the merger with Pure Employment Law
Friendly approach, understand customers’ needs and what their expectations are, clear communication and prompt responses.
Nicole qualified as a solicitor in 2011 and is a partner in the employment team. She joined Mayo Wynne Baxter in June 2025, after many years at a business-focused law firm as head of the employment department.
With extensive experience advising both employees and employers, Nicole enjoys the diversity of employment law and the unique challenges each case presents. She enjoys that her work is shaped by people, business, and the law, and it is this fast-paced and dynamic environment that keeps her engaged and passionate about her practice.
She thrives on helping people and takes real pride in guiding businesses and individuals through difficult or sensitive situations. Nicole values the relationships she builds with her clients and enjoys working closely with them to offer clear, pragmatic advice on even the most complex employment issues.
Nicole is known for being approachable, a quality that is essential when dealing with sensitive, people related matters. She is a thoughtful and attentive listener who brings empathy and inspires trust while remaining professional and objective. Nicole has a deep and practical understanding of employment law and is skilled at explaining complex legal concepts in clear, straightforward terms, ensuring clients fully understand their rights, options, and potential risks.
Outside of work, Nicole enjoys exploring the countryside, often using her well-loved “Pub Strolls of East and West Sussex” books, usually with a stop at a local pub at the end. She also enjoys cycling (preferably on flat terrain!), cooking for family and friends, and dancing.
Victoria has worked for MWB for over 30 years, having started as a Legal Secretary in 1994 through the Training Consortium in Lewes obtaining her NVQ levels 2 and 3 in Business Administration.
She is now a Paralegal covering two departments, Employment and Litigation and Dispute Resolution.
In her spare time she enjoys reading and visiting various theme parks, seaside resorts and attractions.
Victoria assists in the employment and litigation & dispute resolution departments from when clients first contact us for advice to the closing of their matters. From working at MWB Victoria gained her NVQ levels 2 and 3 in Business Adminstration back in 1994/1995
Sam is a Partner at Mayo Wynne Baxter, known for her clear, confident advice and her unwavering commitment to clients. Blending strategic insight with a warm, personable approach, she helps individuals and businesses navigate complex legal challenges with ease. Sam brings energy, expertise, and genuine care to every matter she handles.
Sam helps employers and employees navigate the ever changing world of employment law so that even the trickiest situations feel manageable. She specialises in UK employment matters, including Tribunal claims, HR advisory work, discrimination and dismissal issues, contract drafting, workplace investigations, and employee–employer dispute resolution. Samantha is known for cutting through complexity and offering practical, commercially-focused solutions that genuinely support people and businesses. A qualified solicitor with extensive practice across the South, she is a member of key professional employment law groups and is recognised for her approachable style and clear communication. Outside work she volunteers for a local charity and is passionate about improving access to legal understanding for young people starting their careers.
Nicola is Head of the Employment Department at Mayo Wynne Baxter.
She joined the firm in 2023 when MWB merged with Pure Employment Law, where she was co-founder. Nicola is also Head of our Chichester office.
Nicola qualified as a solicitor in 2002 and has expertise in all aspects of employment law, including discrimination, dismissal, breach of contract, pay and benefits and family-friendly rights. She provides strategic HR and employment law support to a wide range of organisations and helps her clients deal with major projects such as restructuring exercises and transfers of undertakings. She is also an experienced Employment Tribunal advocate.
Nicola regularly presents at seminars and workshops on employment law and enjoys delivering interactive training sessions.
For many years now Nicola has been ranked as a leading employment lawyer in ‘Chambers UK, A Client’s Guide to the Legal Profession’. She is a member of the Employment Lawyers’ Association, a former President of Chichester & District Law Society, and has many years’ experience as a governor at two local schools.
Marika is a Legal 500 recommended solicitor with over 20 years experience in the Litigation and Dispute Resolution and Employment Teams.
Marika has particular specialisms in:
- Landlord and Tenant
- Boundary Disputes
- Commercial Lease Renewals
- Commercial Dilapidation Claims
- Breach of Covenant Claims
- Rights of Way Disputes
- Co-ownership Disputes
- Adverse Possession Claims
- Forfeiture
On the employment side, Marika advises from contracts and settlement agreements to unfair dismissal, redundancies and discrimination cases.
Marika who is based in our East Grinstead office has a broad depth of experience and prides herself on assisting clients in achieving the best possible outcomes and supporting them through what is often a challenging process.
Marika has been ranked for several years as a leading individual (2023) and a Recommended Lawyer (2024 and 2026) in the Legal 500 for Real Estate, Property Litigation and is a member of the Employment Lawyers Association.