Our Team

Meet the people behind M by Mariah Legal

Our team combines legal expertise with a client-focused approach built around accessibility, clear communication and genuine care.

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Blackburn Office

6 Richmond Terrace

Blackburn, BB1 7AT · SRA No. 8010620

Founder Profile

Maria Hameed

Founder, Owner & CEO

Maria Hameed is the Founder, Owner and CEO of M by Mariah Legal, a client-focused law firm built on accessibility, excellence and genuine care for the people it serves.

As a lawyer and business leader, Maria is committed to helping individuals, families and businesses navigate legal challenges with confidence, clarity and trusted guidance.

Her leadership has shaped a firm focused on practical legal solutions, strong client relationships and progressive workplace values. Maria also champions family-friendly working practices, including support for parents and carers within the legal profession.

Under Maria’s leadership, M by Mariah Legal continues to grow as a Blackburn-based firm recognised for client care, community impact and forward-thinking legal service delivery.

Client-focused leadership Family law leadership Progressive workplace values

Our People

Legal, operations and business support team

Meet the people who support clients and matters across the firm, with specialist legal, operational and administrative support across key practice areas.

Sophia Nawaz

Operations Manager & Head of Housing Disrepair

Sophia oversees the day-to-day management and continued development of the Housing Disrepair Department. She supports departmental processes, client service standards and efficient case handling across housing disrepair matters.

Reshma Bau

Trainee Solicitor · Housing Disrepair Team

Reshma has been part of the firm since its inception and supports clients through housing disrepair claims with a professional, approachable and client-focused service while undertaking her qualification as a solicitor.

Madihah Hussain

Business Support Assistant

Madihah supports the day-to-day running of the firm, assisting with administrative tasks across the business and helping ensure internal processes are organised, efficient and reliable.

Bilkis Sadiq

Business Support Administrator

Bilkis supports the firm’s day-to-day operations across multiple departments, helping keep administrative processes organised, efficient and responsive for colleagues and clients.

Namita Mankotia

BA (Hons.) LLB · Family Consultant

Namita supports the firm in family law matters, bringing legal knowledge and client-focused support to sensitive family cases.

Farha Master

LLB (Hons.) · Solicitor · Head of RTA Litigation

Farha works with the firm on road traffic accident litigation and related claims matters.

Samiya Bashir

LLB (Hons.) · Solicitor · Head of Immigration Law

Samiya works with the firm on immigration law matters, supporting clients with clear guidance and case preparation.

Gurveet Kular

LLB (Hons.) · Solicitor · Family Public Law Consultant

Gurveet supports the firm in family public law matters and specialist family-related work.

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