Our People
We have a wide range of Barristers, Solicitors, Advogados, Pupils, Trainees, Paralegals, and Management and Administration staff to help cater to all of our clients' needs

Simao Paxi-Cato
Barrister | Head of Legal PracticeSimao has a civil law court practice primarily focused on construction and property-related chancery litigation. He also has a substantial family law practice with a particular emphasis on financial disputes following relationship breakdown.Full profile

Shaheen Mamun
Solicitor | Head of Finance & AdministrationShaheen Mamun has a growing reputation in the legal profession as an Award-Winning Solicitor who has an interest in the increasingly complex interrelationship between Civil, Commercial and Public Law. His clients appreciate his strategic insights and pragmatic, ‘unlawyerly’, approach to solve their biggest legal challenges and achieve their desired objectives within the necessary framework as the service they receive is always Director led to ensure that this is tailored towards their needs.Full profile

Sara Chandler
Head of Talent Acquisition & DiversityProfessor Sara Chandler KC (Hon) is Chair of the Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Committee of the Law Society where she advocates for social mobility, equality and diversity in the legal profession.Full profile

Romain Muhammad
Head of Corporate Social ResponsibilityRomain Muhammad is the Head of Corporate Social Responsibility CSR at Black Antelope Law, where he plays a pivotal role in shaping the firm's reputation as a socially responsible organisation dedicated to creating a positive impact on society and the environment.Full profile

Luana Lacerda
Registered Foreign Lawyer | AdvogadaLuana is an experienced advocate with a particular expertise on multi-jurisdictional disputes. She specialises in assisting the Brazilian and Portuguese communities living in the UK and abroad across a range of civil law, family law and immigration law issues.Full profile

Gordana Balać
BarristerGordana was called to the Bar in 2021 and specialises in all aspects of private family law and immigration, asylum and nationality law.Full profile

Jessica Pinches
Apprentice Solicitor Jessica’s principal expertise falls within the area of family law and private client work. However, she also undertakes a significant amount of property and general civil litigation law work.Full profile

Nazia Yasmin
Personal Assistant to the Head of Finance and AdministrationFull profile

Saadia Sharmin
Office CoordinatorSaadia joined Black Antelope Law in 2018. As the Office Coordinator, Saadia supports the firm's various teams and departments to provide a first-class client experience.Full profile

Aman Ali
Equality & Diversity Officer | Wellbeing OfficerAman has over a decade of experience in supporting a wide range of communities and general industry on their EDI initiatives and leads efforts to promote inclusivity and equity within the organisation and beyond.Full profile

Shama Ali
Pupil BarristerShama is currently undertaking a common law pupillage with a focus on family law and immigration law under the supervision of Simao Paxi-Cato.Full profile
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