She provides guidance to employees on disciplinary processes, grievances, workplace investigations and negotiated exits, always ensuring her clients feel supported and confident throughout challenging situations.

Esmat has extensive experience handling whistleblowing claims and discrimination matters across a wide range of grounds, including disability, age, pregnancy and maternity, sex and race, both prior to and in the course of Employment Tribunal claims.

She also advises on employee competition issues, restrictive covenants and post‑termination disputes, both for employees and employers.

Esmat is frequently called upon to draft and advise on service agreements, employment contracts, policies, handbooks and to advise on redundancy processes for employers. Employers value her ability to handle complex employment matters with professionalism and precision, while providing clarity and reassurance at every step.

Clients value Esmat for her expertise, professionalism and approachable manner. Her guidance consistently leads to positive outcomes, from favourable settlements to well-resolved workplace issues.

Esmat studied Law and French at the University of Leeds and gained valuable experience working at the European Court of Human Rights in Strasbourg before qualifying as a solicitor in September 2019. Esmat speaks French, having lived and travelled regularly in France, and Farsi.

She was promoted to Senior Associate in 2026 in recognition of her technical excellence and client care.