Duncan Lewis Solicitors handles high-profile civil liberties and human rights cases as well as judicial reviews, with particular expertise in immigration-related challenges involving human rights breaches in removal and deportation, unlawful detention, inquests into immigration accommodation conditions, civil liberties protection, and costs litigation. Toufique Hossain focuses on acting for individuals and organisations challenging executive decisions, policies, and practices. Another key member is James Packer, who is known for his success in challenging legal aid regulations and high-profile detention cases.
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- 'Fantastic team. Can do extremely complex and serious cases, including those with an EU dimension, and has a wealth of experience. The team expertly handles international cases.'
- 'The team is hardworking and really on top of the law and any new developments. They have resources, and their strength is to be able to deal with complex cases and challenge policy where necessary. They are able to pick up cases quickly and prepare them ready for litigation.'
- 'Bahar Ata is extremely creative, adaptive, and keeps a cool, methodical head in high-stress, highly complex national security and serious organised crime SIAC cases. She is able to master the difficult issues quickly and create a team that can respond quickly and effectively, making difficult decisions in an instant and drafting technical letters to the court.'
- 'Nazia Khan has a great understanding of Immigration Law across the board, and she leads a team with efficiency. Vilash Ghami also has an excellent team around her and has shown an ability to process complex cases and challenges at Judicial review.'
- 'Head and shoulders above the rest, punches about their weight.'
- 'Gold standard team.'
- 'This is a team that genuinely cares about its clients, not just in the sense of being committed to a high standard of client care, but also in the sense of being wholly invested in their cases.'
- 'They're passionate, creative, and leave no stone unturned when it comes to exploring potential avenues of redress.'
- 'Pardeep Somel - is a very hardworking solicitor who is really committed to getting the best results for her clients.'
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Angela Sandhal; Bahar Ata; Claire Ryan; Gergana Pentcheva; Gemma Lynch; James Packer; Jenna McKinney; Nazia Khan; Pardeep Somel; Rohena Wallace; Satvir Sahota; Toufique Hossain; Vilash Gami