Chira Santea

Trainee

Sectors

  • Construction & Energy

  • Cryptocurrency

  • Blockchain technology

  • Banking & Finance

  • Gaming and betting

Chira supports partners and senior fee earners in all aspects of case management for dispute resolution, commercial, and other non-contentious matters.

Chira has completed a BA in Literature from UCL and the Post Graduate Diploma in Law with BPP University. In 2023, she earned commendations in her Legal Practice Course and her MSc in Law and Business Administration.

Chira hopes to qualify as a solicitor within the next 2 years and is especially interested in commercial disputes, construction law, and arbitration, with a growing interest in the legal dynamics of the MENA region.

Previously, Chira supported highly ranked partners at one of London’s top employment and defamation firms- assisting on high profile cases against NHS Trusts, Universities, and major UK news publications.

Expertise

  • Dispute Resolution

  • Commercial Litigation

  • Corporate & Commercial

  • "Costigan King can communicate in the language of business leaders and not go for lawyer speak overkill when the situation is more suited to a business minded solution".

    The Legal 500

  • "The team consists of a well-integrated set of individuals, each with their own complimentary set of skills and expertise."

    The Legal 500

  • "The members of a team assigned to a case is customised, so as to ensure that the client always gets valuable, yet cost-effective, advice."

    The Legal 500

  • "The individuals approach cases in an analytical, yet creative, manner."

    The Legal 500

  • "In a world where law language is the opposite of tech language, Costigan King always make time to break down the complexities and help us understand the detail. Friendly, approachable and efficient."

    Robbie Morris, Director, Two Up Digital

  • "Working with Costigan King is an all round seamless process. No action is too small or request too big once their services are engaged. Highly coveted legal expertise with a personal touch. They have been integral to getting our business off the ground, I look forward to working with them in the future."

    Darren Michael, Founder, Renewable Infrastructure Network