Biography
I am a Senior Associate in the Cambridge office specialising in asbestos-related diseases. I visit patients in their homes to offer advice and assistance. I am passionate about working in asbestos law. I am a member of the Association of Personal Injury Lawyers (APIL) and I am an accredited Senior Litigator and Asbestos Disease and Occupational Disease Specialist.
What Inspired You To Get Into Law?
I was drawn to a career in law because I wanted to help people.
What Is The Most Rewarding Aspect Of Your Role?
I find it extremely rewarding to be able to help people who have been diagnosed with an asbestos related condition and support them and their families. It's a real privilege to meet so many lovely, inspirational people.
What Do You Enjoy About Working At Irwin Mitchell?
One of the things I really enjoy about being part of this company is the opportunity to take part in fundraising activities and offer support for a wide range of charities both locally and nationally. I have had the privilege of taking part in events such as the Superhero Tri and Parallel London.
What Do You Do Away From The Office?
I enjoy swimming, running, baking, playing netball in the Irwin Mitchell Cambridge team and spending time with friends and family.
Client Testimonials
"Samantha Shaw was my solicitor at Irwin Mitchell and I cannot praise her enough. Through a fairly lengthy and complicated case, she showed professional dedication and demonstrated a most caring and helpful attitude. Samantha always kept me abreast of developments and always answered my calls promptly." - 5* Trustpilot review
"My appointed solicitor, Samantha Shaw, who from the onset was very professional, respectful, and showed empathy to my prognosis. Samantha applied on my behalf for any relevant benefits that I was entitled to, and then proceeded with my claim to the relevant party involved to get me compensation. At all times Samantha kept me updated with how my case was going and what the next stage in my claim would be. During our meetings and telephone conversations Samantha would always enquire on my health and how my treatment was going." - 5* Trustpilot review
"On behalf of myself and my family I would like to say, thank you to Samantha Shaw, she has been professional, compassionate, welcoming and a thoroughly lovely person throughout our recent case. She has completed everything in a timely manner and kept us fully appraised at all times, it is because of her, we as a family have now got some closure on our case and the knowing that our late dad/husband's wishes have been fulfilled, we really can't thank her enough" - 5* Trustpilot review
"Excellent service, from beginning to end. I dealt with Samantha Shaw. Advice was freely available when requested, and clear explanations. Although this was conducted through lockdown, and so many staff on furlough or working from home, but this did not hinder progress on the case. In my opinion anyone dealing with a compensation claim will do no harm using this company. From my personal experience it was handled with great professionalism. I highly recommend this company to anybody" - 5* Trustpilot review
"I cannot rate Samantha highly enough, not least for how she interviewed Dad in his bedroom that day not long before he had to go into hospice for the last 2 weeks. Also, and so important to me since, has been her care and consideration keeping in touch with Mum, gently getting the paperwork sorted and finalising what needed to occur. I would not hesitate recommending Samantha as a professional expert who has superb sensitivity which is definitely needed for these types of cases." - 5* Trustpilot review
"From the outset, Samantha was compassionate and caring, not only to my sister and I, but especially towards my father when she came to visit him shortly before his death. Throughout the whole process, Samantha’s professional and more importantly personal approach made a painful and difficult situation much easier to bear. Highly recommended" - 5* Trustpilot review
"My husband and I would like to thank Irwin Mitchell and especially Samantha Shaw wholeheartedly with regards to a compensation claim of the diagnosis of Mesothelioma. Samantha kept us regularly updated on the progress of the claim and was positive and caring all the time. Samantha was highly knowledgeable and professional throughout this difficult time and we would have no hesitation in recommending Irwin Mitchell and Samantha Shaw. Thank you." - 5* Trustpilot review
"Irwin Mitchell and in particular Samantha have been extremely professional and caring. We have been kept up to date with all developments either face to face, by telephone or letter. Even with this taking such a long time to have a successful outcome Samantha has always been positive and the family have had complete trust in her advice. I would have no hesitation in recommending Irwin Mitchell and especially Samantha. - 5* Trustpilot review
"We were kept fully informed as to the progress of the claim through each step by Samantha Shaw, who was extremely efficient and professional throughout and a credit to your firm" - Mr & Mrs Lumb
’Samantha Shaw & her colleagues were all very professional, understanding and easy to deal with. They took their time to listen to our case, take us through the steps and explained each step in a simple and easy to understand way. I would not hesitate to recommend them." - Mrs Mosher
’We have been extremely pleased with the service, professionalism and efficiency, and we could not have asked for better results. Our circumstances have been very sensitive and were dealt with in a kind and orderly manner. Samantha Shaw was very thorough in her research, which reaped good results. We would certainly recommend Irwin Mitchell. Thank you." - Mrs Brooker
"The industrial disease team is fantastic, very client focused with excellent people skills. Samantha Shaw and Rosemary Giles are both excellent." - Legal 500, 2022
