Switalskis has reinforced its family law team, enhancing its capacity to address increasing client demands in West Yorkshire.
- The firm welcomes Sumaiyah Mohammad, a qualified family solicitor, to its Wakefield office.
- Sumaiyah brings four years of paralegal experience and a Masters of Law from the University of Manchester.
- Taylor McDonald joins the Huddersfield office as a family paralegal, lending support to the firm’s solicitors.
- Both appointments demonstrate Switalskis’ commitment to delivering high-quality legal services.
Switalskis has made strategic additions to its family law team, positioning itself to better manage the rising demands within West Yorkshire. The appointments of a new solicitor and paralegal in the Wakefield and Huddersfield offices reflect the firm’s proactive approach in expanding its capabilities.
Sumaiyah Mohammad, who recently qualified as a family solicitor in 2023, will be a pivotal part of the Wakefield team. Her background includes four years of invaluable experience as a family law paralegal, complemented by a Masters of Law from the University of Manchester, earned in 2018. Sumaiyah is poised to represent clients in a range of family law matters, both in litigation and alternative dispute resolutions. She expressed her enthusiasm about joining Switalskis, stating, ‘I’ve been in family law for four years and have always found it incredibly rewarding. I’m looking forward to this next stage of my career.’
Concurrently, Taylor McDonald has been appointed as a family paralegal in the Huddersfield office. Taylor’s academic journey culminated in a Masters of Law (exempting) from Northumbria University in 2023. Bringing two years of paralegal expertise to the role, she will provide substantial support to the family solicitors. Taylor remarked on her excitement, ‘I am really excited to be part of the family team and learning a new area of law. This is a great opportunity for me to expand my skills.’
Clare Peckett, the director and head of family law for Switalskis in West Yorkshire, highlighted the motivation behind these appointments. She stated, ‘We have made these appointments in West Yorkshire so we can continue to meet the needs of our clients. Both Sumaiyah and Taylor bring enthusiasm and a desire to make their careers in the world of family law. We’re looking forward to seeing them make their mark on the industry.’
Switalskis’ family law team, noted for its top tier Legal 500 ranking, comprises 13 highly skilled professionals operating out of offices in South and West Yorkshire.
Switalskis’ strategic appointments are set to enhance its service delivery in family law within West Yorkshire.
