Zainab Gul

Zainab Gul is a Serious Injury Paralegal in our Road Traffic Accidents team, based in Manchester.

Professional Biography

Zainab graduated from Birmingham City University in 2021 with a Law LLB degree (an undergraduate law degree) and is currently studying towards the Solicitors Qualifying Exams (SQE), which she anticipates completing by 2026. She is dedicated to developing her expertise with the aim of qualifying as a Solicitor, with a particular focus on catastrophic injury and serious brain injury claims.

With four years of experience in Personal Injury law, Zainab has gained broad exposure across both Claimant and Defendant work (representing injured people bringing claims, as well as defending organisations or insurers responding to claims). She has handled a wide range of cases, including recovery claims, credit hire matters, and Employers’ and Public Liability (EL/PL) claims, alongside road traffic accident litigation. Her background also includes supporting complex and sensitive matters such as abuse and historic abuse claims, and cases involving local authorities and regulatory considerations. This varied experience has given her a strong foundation in managing challenging cases with both precision and empathy.

Zainab joined Simpson Millar in March 2025, and in her current role she provides comprehensive support on Road Traffic Accidents claims. This includes cases involving traumatic brain injuries, fatal accidents with dependency claims, and complex Personal Injury matters. She liaises directly with courts, insurers, and medical experts, drafting letters of instruction, reviewing medical reports and records, and ensuring the smooth progression of each case. Zainab also prepares trial and counsel’s bundles, manages account matters, and takes responsibility for the general upkeep of cases through to settlement or trial. She is committed to delivering clear, compassionate, and effective legal support to every client she assists.