Renowned for handling ‘the most cutting-edge cases’, Duncan Lewis Solicitors leverages its deep bench of practitioners to represent clients in significant asylum, deportation and human rights cases. Key figures in the team include the highly regarded Toufique Hossain, specialising in strategic litigation and public inquiries; James Packer , who handles cases involving unlawful detention and enforced removals; Pardeep Somel and Jenna McKinney, whose practices span removal challenges and asylum work for victims of human trafficking and torture; Bahar Ata, who leads on judicial review claimant matters; and the ’standout’ Nazia Khan, who acts for vulnerable clients from initial application to the Tribunals and Higher Courts. Ahmed Aydeed departed the firm in November 2024.
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‘The Duncan Lewis team is the standout firm in this area. They are real fighters for their clients and frequently involved in the most cutting-edge cases.’
‘Nazia Khan is a standout. She is particularly at the forefront of cases brought by Palestinians, either who are in the UK or who are seeking family reunion with those who are. She is tenacious and a skilled strategist.'
- 'Very strong strength and depth.'
- 'Bahar Ata is particularly strong.'
- 'Toufique Hossain - very strategic leader with a clear view of the market. Bahar Ata - excellent partner, very good on Afghan claims. James Packer - agile and experienced. Jamie Bell - maverick lawyer with an eye for strategy.'
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Leading partners
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Practice head
Bahar Ata; James Packer; Jenna McKinney; Nazia Khan; Pardeep Somel; Toufique Hossain; Vilash Gami
Other key lawyers
Claire Ryan; Gergana Pentcheva; Gabor Nagy; Gemma Lynch; Rohena Wallace; Satvir Sahota; Jeremy Bloom; Lewis Kett; Jamie Bell; Nicholas Hughes; Maria Petrova-Collins; Angelo Monni