Meet the team
of helpful,
wise and
compassionate
Witans
in Birmingham,
Northampton and London.
Qarrar Somji
Solicitor-Advocate
Qarrar qualified as a Solicitor Advocate in 2014 having previously had experience in a varying range of litigation roles. He graduated with a Masters in Commercial Law from the University of Birmingham in 2009 writing his thesis on Employer’s Liability for Work Related Stress.
Aliya Abid
Solicitor
Aliya completed her LLB, LPC and LLM at Birmingham City University from 2017 to 2021. She joined Witan Solicitors as a Litigation Executive in March 2022 and has experience in Family Law, Civil Law and Employment Law.
Jasia Kazmi
Trainee Solicitor
Jasia is a Trainee Solicitor at Witan Solicitors. She joined Witan Solicitors in May 2024.
Jasia specialises in Employment Law, advising both employers and employees on matters such as unfair dismissal, workplace discrimination, redundancy, and breaches of employment contracts.
Johanna Aimse
Trainee Solicitor
Johanna joined Witan Solicitors in September 2025 as a Litigation Executive, and was promoted to Trainee Solicitor in February 2026, in recognition of the high quality of her work and her dedication to clients.
Felicity Wood
Senior Litigation Executive
Felicity is a Senior Litigation Executive at Witan Solicitors. She joined the firm in
October 2025 and brings strong litigation experience across commercial, property
and insolvency disputes.
Preetam Singh Samra
Litigation Executive
Preetam is a Litigation Executive at Witan Solicitors. He joined the firm in January 2026 and specialises in civil and commercial litigation, with a particular interest in construction disputes, property litigation and matters before the Business and Property Courts.
Ellie Ann Varney
Litigation Executive
Ellie is a Litigation Executive based in Witan Solicitors’ Birmingham office. She works as part of the Litigation team, supporting fee earners and onboarding clients across a wide range of matters. Ellie joined the firm in January 2026 and plays an active role in supporting cases from initial instruction through to resolution.
Mason Taylor
Litigation Executive
Mason is a Litigation Executive at Witan Solicitors. He joined the firm in February 2026 in the Birmingham office, with a particular interest in landlord and tenant disputes, commercial leases and enforcement proceedings.
Iqra Hussain
Junior Litigation Executive
Iqra is a Junior Litigation Executive at Witan Solicitors. She joined the firm in January 2026 in the Birmingham office, having first undertaken work experience with the firm in December 2025.
Rosie Wright
Private Client Consultant
Rosie specialise in advising on Wills, trusts and powers of attorney. She has many years’ experience in this area and works hard to ensure that her clients receive the best advice possible.
Salim Bharwani
Corporate Consultant
Salim is a high academic achiever and is passionate about adding value at the board level and is currently pursuing an MBA.
Results-driven, committed to accuracy and fact-based decision-making by adopting a logical and analytical approach.
Linda Roze
Practice Manager
Linda fulfils a wide array of critical responsibilities that align with the firm’s objectives, ensuring its seamless functioning. Her key duties include managing finances, daily cashiering, and credit control. She oversees the firm’s compliance with SRA Accounts rules to safeguard clients' money and manages day-to-day operations, ensuring the firm operates smoothly and efficiently.
Joseph Price
Finance and Operations Executive
Joseph is the Finance and Operations Executive at Witan Solicitors. He joined the firm in December 2025 and works closely with the Practice Manager and Senior Partner across the firm's finance, operations, IT and recruitment functions.
John Austin
Private Investigator
John is a retired Detective Sergeant on permanent retainer as our private investigator. John has a vast experience in investigations, and where appropriate, assists us in obtaining evidence to support our client’s position.