Meet The Team
We make it easier for employers to manage and develop their people
Omer Simjee
Founder and Managing Partner
As founder and managing partner, I’m responsible for Magma’s strategic direction. I founded the business in 2019 with a mission…
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As founder and managing partner, I’m responsible for Magma’s strategic direction. I founded the business in 2019 with a mission to make it easier for employers to manage and develop their people.
I’ve over 15 years’ experience as an employment solicitor, acting for multi-national organisations, financial institutions, IT companies, recruitment agencies, facility management providers and manufacturers. I’ve particular expertise in TUPE, boardroom disputes, top-level executive exits and employment tribunals.
Rakshan Zafar
Office Manager
I’m responsible for the day-to-day running of Magma operations. As well as managing our Birmingham city centre hub…
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I’m responsible for the day-to-day running of Magma operations.
As well as managing our Birmingham city centre hub, I oversee all our systems, processes and supplier relationships. I’m always looking for innovative ways to maximise our clients’ experiences of working with us.
Santiljana Sula
Paralegal
I work closely with Omer Simjee, providing support on all employment and business immigration law matters.
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I work closely with Omer Simjee, providing support on all employment and business immigration law matters.
Defending employment tribunal claims requires strong project management skills. My role is to keep all cases on track, ensuring none of those little but important details fall through the cracks, as well as completing Tribunal documentation which forms part of our clients’ defence. I get satisfaction from helping clients resolve their disputes proactively.
Sundeep Ladwa
Consultant Solicitor
As a commercial lawyer, I help businesses build their operations and strategic relationships, under the protection of tailor-made business contracts.
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As a commercial lawyer, I help businesses build their operations and strategic relationships, under the protection of tailor-made business contracts.
Over the past 20 years I’ve advised businesses, public sector bodies and not-for-profit organisations on almost every type of commercial or corporate contract, as well as providing strategic advice to businesses looking to achieve an advantageous resolution in commercial disputes.
Pardip Singhota
HR consultant
My aim is to help business owners create a happy, engaged and productive workforce. As an HR consultant, I provide support on all aspects of the employee life cycle…
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My aim is to help business owners create a happy, engaged and productive workforce. As an HR consultant, I provide support on all aspects of the employee life cycle; attraction, onboarding, development, management, reward, retention and exit.
I provide pragmatic, business focused, no nonsense HR guidance which is simple to implement, either as part of Magma’s packaged HR/employment law services, or on a project basis.
Clients tell me that I’m practical, hardworking, committed and professional.
Judith Burt
PA
I increase efficiency at Magma by handling all digital and administrative tasks, so our lawyers can focus on service delivery.
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I increase efficiency at Magma by handling all digital and administrative tasks, so our lawyers can focus on service delivery.
You might meet me, albeit virtually, at the end of the telephone or email. I’m always happy to help.