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What we say about the firm's legal practice in London

Human resources

Within Immigration, Duncan Lewis & Co is a third tier firm,

Duncan Lewis & Co has a substantial track record, at Court of Appeal level and above, on human rights cases, setting precedent in 2010 in ZO (Somalia) v Secretary of State for the Home Department. James Packer and Naim Rahman are recommended by clients and peers.

Private client

Within Family, tier 7

Children-focused practice Duncan Lewis & Co provides ‘a personal service’ to its clients, with Laila Bhunnoo and Ritu Sood particularly recommended.

Public sector

Within Administrative and public law, tier 6

Duncan Lewis & Co is recommended for immigration, community care, judicial review and prison cases.

Within Civil liberties and human rights, tier 5

The ‘tenacious and committed’ team at Duncan Lewis & Co advises on immigration, asylum, human rights, unlawful detention and prison matters. James Packer is a ‘top-level performer’ and has an ‘exceptional grasp of detail’. ‘First-rate strategist’ Naim Rahman was successful in a Supreme Court case against the Secretary of State for the Home Department relating to European Directive issues concerning asylum seekers’ access to employment and permission to work.


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