Roy Magara

Employment Solicitor Advocate & Workplace Mediator

Roy Magara is the Director, Principal Employment Solicitor Advocate, and Accredited Workplace Mediator at Magara Law, with over a decade of experience advising both employers and employees on complex and high-stakes workplace matters.

As a Solicitor Advocate with full Employment Tribunal rights of audience, Roy acts for clients from the outset of a dispute through to final hearing, providing strategic continuity and cost-effective representation.

Roy advises on all aspects of employment law, including unfair dismissal, discrimination, whistleblowing, settlement agreements, redundancy, senior exits, equal pay and settlement negotiations.

He is trusted by businesses to manage legal risk and by individuals to guide them through some of the most challenging moments of their working lives.

Alongside casework, Roy regularly delivers training to organisations on employment law, leadership conduct and workplace culture, and oversees Magara Law’s employment law team.

His work has been widely recognised. Roy was shortlisted for Modern Law Awards 2025 – Rising Star of the Year, and the firm has received multiple accolades, supported by hundreds of five-star client reviews.

A recognised thought leader in employment law, Roy frequently comments on workplace issues and legal developments in the press and online.

Roy is a member of The Lawyers’ Christian Fellowship, The Employment Lawyers’ Association and The Solicitors’ Association of Higher Rights Advocates.

As a Workplace Mediator, Roy provides a practical, confidential way to resolve workplace disputes early and constructively, without defaulting to formal grievance or disciplinary procedures.

Roy is a TCM-accredited workplace mediator, trained to national standards through the TCM Group’s National Certificate in Workplace Mediation. This accreditation ensures mediation is professionally structured, impartial and confidential, and in line with best practices.

It also gives organisations confidence that mediation is being handled by a trained, independent practitioner with the skills to manage sensitive workplace issues appropriately.

Shahrzad Seifi

Employment Solicitor Advocate

Shahrzad is known for combining technical excellence in employment law with a strong commitment to driving meaningful cultural change at work.

She advises on all aspects of employment law, including unfair dismissal, discrimination, whistleblowing, redundancy, settlement agreements, senior exits, equal pay and complex settlement negotiations.

Alongside supporting individuals, she works closely with employers to ensure that workplace culture genuinely reflects organisational policies; believing that real and lasting change happens in practice, not just on paper.

Shahrzad is a vocal advocate for improved workplace support for women and is currently petitioning for the introduction of paid two-week bereavement leave for pregnancy loss before 24 weeks.

Having personally experienced pregnancy loss, she has chosen to share her story publicly to help reduce stigma and encourage systemic change, including speaking on BBC Oxford Radio and contributing to a BBC article on the issue.

She collaborates with and supports others leading change on topics of menstruation, fertility and menopause at work; helping organisations create more compassionate, inclusive and legally compliant workplaces. She is also a member of the Lawyers’ Christian Fellowship.

Abiola Craig

Trainee Solicitor

Prior to commencing her Training Contract with Magara Law, Abiola was shortlisted for the 2025 Modern Law Awards Paralegal of the Year, reflecting her continual growth and passion for employment law.

Abiola’s work focuses on equity-related claims such as discrimination, harassment and unfair dismissal, particularly those stemming from workplace bullying.

She supports clients through complex and often sensitive disputes, ensuring they are informed and reassured at each stage.

Her hands-on experience in these areas have shaped her commitment to addressing workplace bullying, a topic she regularly explores in articles for the Magara Law blog.

She also supports organisations by drafting key employment-related documentation, such as contracts, policies, and handbooks, and delivers tailored Employment Law training sessions to help organisations remain compliant.

Outside of her legal work, Abiola is actively involved in her local church community, where she serves as a Youth Pastor following her Diploma in Ministry. She also plays guitar, writes gospel songs and is part of the Lawyers’ Christian Fellowship.

Esther Peacock

Trainee Solicitor

Esther graduated with her LLB Law Degree from Keele University in 2023 and will be Masters and Legal Practice Course – qualified (LLM LPC) with Nottingham Law School by the summer of 2026.

Her work draws on recent focus on equal pay claims and discrimination cases.

Alongside her casework, Esther writes articles on key employment law issues including women’s health at work, maternity discrimination, and sexual harassment in the workplace.

She also has substantial experience in drafting pleadings, regularly preparing Employment Tribunal documents such as witness statements, schedules of loss, disability impact statements and medical evidence bundles; and supporting clients through all stages of their claims.

She also supports employers with their employment law issues; she is responsible for drafting a range of key documents, including employment contracts and settlement agreements, and delivers training sessions on the Employment Rights Bill to help organisations stay compliant.

Esther has experience in assisting in providing guidance on best workplace procedure practice, assisting in grievance hearings and investigation meetings to ensure fair and thorough outcomes.

Her biggest passion being music, Esther sings and plays the piano, guitar and flute. She served as Music Director for her university’s Show Choir and has active involvement in her church’s worship team. She is also part of the Young Adults community at church and the Lawyers Christian Fellowship.

Claire Annetts

Paralegal

Claire qualified as a solicitor in 2008, having completed her LLB at the University of Exeter followed by the Legal Practice Course and her training contract.

After taking time out of practice to raise her four children, Claire went on to work within the third sector, where she developed valuable experience supporting charity governance.

She has since returned to legal practice, bringing with her a strong sense of purpose and a people-focused approach.

As an Employment Paralegal at Magara Law, she supports clients across a broad range of employment law matters, including unfair dismissal, redundancy, discrimination, grievance and disciplinary processes, and settlement agreements.

She works closely with both employees and employers, assisting with case preparation, drafting documents, and providing practical, accessible support throughout the life of a matter.

Outside of work, Claire is a trustee for her local church charity. She enjoys cooking and spending time with her family, often exploring the coast and countryside with their dog.

Gwen Christie

Paralegal

Gwen joined Magara Law as an Employment Paralegal in 2026, bringing more than twenty years of experience in HR, employee relations and employment law support.

A Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (FCIPD), Gwen has spent her career advising both employers and employees on a wide range of workplace issues.

Her extensive HR background includes supporting organisations through disciplinary and grievance procedures, performance and absence management, restructures, redundancies, and complex employee relations matters.

Before joining Magara Law, Gwen successfully established and ran her own HR consultancy, advising SMEs and larger employers on the full spectrum of HR and employment law matters.

Her work included contracts of employment, workplace policies, TUPE transfers, organisational change and redundancy programmes.

She later spent five years working within the financial services sector, providing her with valuable insight into the commercial and regulatory challenges businesses face.

At Magara Law, Gwen supports clients across a broad range of employment law matters, including unfair dismissal, discrimination, whistleblowing, redundancy and settlement agreements.

Drawing on her extensive HR and consultancy experience, she takes a practical and solutions-focused approach, helping clients navigate workplace issues with clarity and confidence.

Outside of work, Gwen enjoys spending time with her family, gardening and reading. She is also a part-time pickleball coach and is kept busy by her dog and much-loved three-legged cat.

Yemi Magara

Executive Assistant

Yemi Magara provides high-level administrative and operational support to the firm’s leadership and employment law team. Her role includes supporting client communications and helping to ensure the smooth day-to-day running of the practice.

Alongside her work at the firm, Yemi is a Chartered Environmental Health Practitioner, with a professional background in public health protection, regulatory compliance and business regulation.

This experience brings a strong understanding of governance, risk management and professional standards, which complements Magara Law’s advisory and litigation work; especially for those in the hospitality sector.

Outside of work, Yemi is a member of a well-known Oxford-based gospel choir, which reached the finals of the BBC’s Gospel Choir of the Year in 2024.

Daniel Waldron

Business Development & Marketing Executive

Dan is Magara Law’s copywriter, content creator, strategist, storyteller, and business development executive.

With 20 years of experience (10 in the legal sector), he creates high-value content that better connects us with our clients and people in need of the legal services we provide.

A strategic thinker, Dan ensures every piece of content counts. He most enjoys how content has the potential to reach and speak to our clients, leading them to get the help they need when they need it most.

Besides being a content marketing professional, Dan is also a church pastor and worship leader for LifeSpring Ministries.

Dominic Woodhead

Administrative Assistant

Dominic supports the firm’s core operations and plays a key role in the day-to-day management of matters. He assists with file management, document preparation, diary management, and client communications; helping ensure matters progress efficiently and that clients receive a responsive, professional service.

Having achieved a Law LLB (Hons) degree from the University of Liverpool, Dominic brings a strong legal foundation to his role, alongside a genuine commitment to client care and effective communication.

Dominic values empathy and professionalism as essential components of good legal service and is particularly focused on ensuring that clients feel supported and understood throughout their interactions with the firm.

He is a strong advocate for mental health awareness and believes that openness, understanding and compassion are vital both in the workplace and in wider society.

Outside of work, Dominic is a keen follower of rugby and Formula 1. He also volunteers as a youth leader at his local church and spends two weeks each year volunteering at a summer camp for young people.

Amy Masters

Administrative Assistant

Amy has a wide-ranging skill set having spent 17 years working as an administrative assistant in the charity sector.

Her knowledge from her LLB Law degree gives her an interest in the legal system which enables her to support the work that Magara Law does.

She is an active part of her community, in the past volunteering with the elderly and currently as part of a team supporting a local hospice.

She cares deeply about people and is particularly passionate about accessibility so that everyone can get the support they need.

Creative by nature, Amy enjoys crocheting gifts for others, tailoring all her projects to reflect the personality of the person they are made for.

Jenny-Anne Baines

Administrative Assistant

Jenny-Anne has experience in a range of administrative and customer service roles, where she developed strong organisational skills and a thoughtful, client-focused approach.

She takes pride in supporting both clients and colleagues, helping the team deliver the best possible outcome in each matter.

Jenny-Anne is particularly motivated by the opportunity to contribute to work that helps clients seek justice and resolve difficult situations with clarity and support.

Outside of work, Jenny-Anne is actively involved in her local church, serving on the Youth, Prayer, Alpha and Production teams.

In her free time, she enjoys walking in the Peak District.