Zofie Czapnik

Legal Administrator

Specialisms

• Freehold transactions
• Leasehold transactions
• Re-mortgage transactions
• Transfer of Equity
• Wills and Probate

Zofie is an ambitious and enthusiastic individual who has 4 years of legal administration experience.

She brings good work ethic and excellent organisation skills to the team, which allows her to support the Solicitors on the Conveyancing and Probate department. Zofie is a LLB Law Graduate since 2021 and she plans to complete her LPC/SQE in the near future. She aspires to progress throughout the firm and excel in her legal career.

Interests:

In her spare time, Zofie enjoys long walks, squash/badminton and spending time with her family.

Faizal Essat

Consultant Chartered Legal Executive Advocate

Clinical Negligence, Personal Injury and Litigation

Specialisms

• Breach of contract – Commercial & Civil Claims
• Inheritance Act claims
• Challenging validity of Wills
• Employment tribunal claims
• Employment settlement agreements
• Copyright and intellectual property infringement
• Claims under Trusts of Land and Appointment of Trustees Act – disputes relating to jointly held property.
• Boundary Disputes – both Civil & Commercial
• Trespass claims – both Civil & Commercial
• Construction disputes including claims in the Technologies and Construction Court
• Disputes relating to management and governance of charities and the voluntary sector.
• Civil and Commercial Mediation
• Claims relating to denial of insurance claims – both civil and commercial
• Disputes relating to directors and shareholders.
• Partnership disputes – commercial
• Advocacy on fast-track trials and small claims trials in the county court.

Faizal Essat is admitted as a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Legal Executives and is also admitted as a Legal Executive Advocate. He qualified through the CILEX route and working with Law Firms.

He is a senior lawyer with extensive experience in private practice as well as the public sector and has substantial experience in handling large value and complex litigation claims.

He is an award-winning lawyer and has been recognised for his contribution to supporting local communities with his pro bono work. He was the Inaugural winner of the DLA Paul Nicholls Memorial Foundation Award for excellence in Pro Bono work, he was also runner-up in the ILEX Award in 2001 and was the winner of the ILEX Pro Bono Award in 2005.

He has also served on various boards and advisory committees and continues to provide advice to the voluntary sector.

He currently serves as legal adviser to MBCOL Ltd, a Charity supporting those who have suffered loss and bereavement.

He is a Trustee, Board member and Chair of the Governance Committee with the National Examining Board for Dental Nurses.

Christian Evans

Consultant Solicitor –Wills, Lasting Powers of Attorney, Probate and Trusts

Specialisms

• Wills (from simple Wills to more complex Wills to include Trusts)
• Lasting Power of Attorney for Property and Financial affairs and Health and Welfare
• Probate (whether intestate or not) – options of Grant only service available at a fixed fee
• Trusts – from creating lifetime trusts or altering existing trusts (note this is on case-by-case basis and external IFA/Accountants should be involved)
• Declaration of Trusts (commonly used to ringfence funds when purchasing a property but can have wider uses for protection of third parties when a property is involved)
• Independent Legal Advice at an hourly rate

Christian is a qualified Solicitor and a member of the Society of Estate and Trust Practitioners (STEP). Christian has been working in the legal industry for over 17 years and was a Chartered Legal Executive before cross qualifying as a Solicitor in 2017. A former Head of Private Client, Christian became a consultant to offer clients a client orientated experience and to do what is right for them. Primarily but not limited to, Christian deals with high-net-worth clients all over England and Wales.

Christian also helps struggling firms on an ad hoc basis when a more experienced hand is need on complex files.

Interests

Outside of work I am a family man, with two young children that keep me on my toes! An avid rugby fan and Welsh supporter. Originally from Wales and now living in Bristol.

Madeleine Ingall

Madeleine is an Executive Assistant to the Directors and works in the commercial and corporate team. Madeleine brings a great element of drive as well as a creative spark to Parity Legal. Madeleine not only offers Parity Legal support in the commercial and corporate team but also assists in the development and management of the firm’s consultancy programme.

Madeleine is always at hand to offer friendly and professional customer care together with being the first port of call for clients and other organisations when contacting the office. Madeleine has aspirations to develop into greater roles within the firm and further her career.

Interests

From a young age, Madeleine has been a committed member of a Dance School in which has gifted to her invaluable memories and a creative passion. Madeleine thoroughly enjoys this activity as it gives her a chance to socialise as well as being active. Outside of this, Madeleine loves to fill her spare time with reading particularly the genre of mystery, getting engrossed into a book is one of her favourite ways of relaxing. Graphic Design is also a huge interest of hers, she loves to design and create particularly experimenting with different styles and colours. She does this while ensuring all work is done to the best of her ability.

Kal Jamal

Kal is the firm’s money Laundering Compliance Officer and Money Laundering Reporting Officer meaning that he plays a crucial role in ensuring that the firm is safe from risks of money laundering.

Kal is a renowned Solicitor within the Leicestershire area and throughout the Midlands.  Kal has been practising in the region for over 10 years and is well known in the SME and OMB sector. Kal has been instrumental in many deals, throughout the city, and beyond, for his SME and OMB client base.  Over the years Kal has built strong and strategic relationships with professionals in various sectors in order to give his clients the advice and edge they need to grow to the next step.

Kal advises on the full spectrum of litigation matters, and corporate transactions. Kal also has experience in dealing with commercial property.

Kal is also part of the business development team at the firm and is instrumental on creating and building connections which assist the growth of Parity Legal.

Interests

Away from Law, Kal is a keen tropical fish keeper and pianist.  Kal enjoys swimming, travelling, fine dining and Dan Brown Novels.

Contact

Should you wish to contact Kal at Parity Legal please see his contact details below.

kal@paritylegal.co.uk

0116 464 7559

Faizaan Naseer

Consultant Solicitor – Immigration

Faizaan has over 5 years’ experience in Immigration law. Faizaan specialises in a range of complex and challenging personal immigration and asylum cases. Faizaan’s expertise include among other areas, entry clearance applications, spouse and fiancé visas, visit visas, Settlement and indefinite leave to remain applications, naturalisation and applications for judicial review against home office decisions.

Faizaan is a highly motivated, passionate and his attention to detail is key.

Faizaan helps his client by ensuring they receive the highest level of professional service leaving them satisfied and their expectations met. Faizaan is always on hand to offer his expertise and takes pride in achieving positive outcomes for his clients.

Interests

Outside of work Faizaan enjoys travelling and hiking! Faizaan likes to spend time with friends and family. Faizaan is also an avid Manchester United fan!