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Saima Zainab
Saima is a Trainee Solicitor within our Commercial Property team in Christchurch.
In September 2025, Saima joined the firm on our Graduate Programme and spent her first year as a Graduate Legal Assistant, helping the team with, opening files, dealing with enquiries and general day to day tasks.
Saima graduated from the University of Manchester with a first-class degree in Law. Whilst studying, she worked in various customer facing roles and volunteered with the Salvation Army when she could.
Before relocation from up north to the south coast, Saima worked in motor insurance, doing pre litigation work as a fee earner assistant.
When she’s not working, Saima enjoys listening to music, reading and fashion. To stay active Saima likes weightlifting at the gym and exploring the local area.