Duncan Lewis Solicitors is widely recognised for its impactful role in strategic public law litigation, with a particular focus on representing vulnerable individuals through a robust judicial review claimant practice. The team frequently acts in complex cases concerning human rights, crime, prison law, and the Court of Protection, and is especially noted for its expertise in unlawful detention and unsuitable accommodation claims involving foreign nationals held under immigration powers. Toufique Hossain leads much of the high-profile work, drawing on deep experience across all court levels and public inquiries. Working predominantly under legal aid, his practice centres on asylum seekers, many of whom are victims of torture, trafficking, or sexual abuse. Nazia Khan brings additional strength, guiding clients through all stages of human rights claims, from applications to appeals in the immigration and asylum tribunals and higher courts.
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‘My family's needs have always been trusted to this firm because we are both happy with the results obtained and have never felt necessary to look elsewhere.'
‘I have always used the skills of Nazia Khan for all my legal matters. She is a capable and trusted solicitor. Nazia kept us informed throughout every step of the case, explaining in detail what to expect and what our choices and options were. Our case was successful, which once more proves to us her ability and dedication.’
‘They are across a huge range of cases and issues. They are at the cutting edge of strategic litigation in judicial review.’
- 'Baha Ata is vastly experienced and a very safe pair of hands.’
‘Toufique Hossain may be the most important person in this area now - doing the top-end work.'
‘Leaders in the field, particularly for immigration law.’
‘The Duncan Lewis administrative and public law team is a force to be reckoned with. Over the last 10 years, they have become a dominant driver in some key landmark decisions. They have been prepared to take cases that other legal aid providers would potentially shy away from because of the risks and complexity. Their partners are of a very high calibre.’
‘James Packer and Toufique Hossain are movers and shakers in the world of public law, judicial review and its interface with immigration law.'
'Duncan Lewis are true experts in claimant public law cases. They have wealth of experience across an expansive team.'
'Duncan Lewis is a leader in the field of human rights and immigration-related public law challenges. The team are extremely good at identifying and successfully running systemic, ground-breaking challenges.'
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Bahar Ata; Claire Ryan; Gergana Pentcheva; Gabor Nagy; Gemma Lynch; James Packer; Jenna McKinney; Nazia Khan; Pardeep Somel; Rohena Wallace; Satvir Sahota; Toufique Hossain; Vilash Gami