Duncan Lewis Solicitors‘ immigration and public law team offers a full range of services with strong expertise in strategic immigration, human rights, asylum, and deportation cases. The team is regularly engaged to represent clients in judicial review cases – particularly with relation to unlawful detention and removal challenges, as well as human rights cases that focus on vulnerable clients, fresh asylum claims, and detained asylum seekers. The team is led by Darren Middleton, who specialises in working with vulnerable individuals and complex cases that include further submissions and deportation matters. Amritpal Singh is a supervising solicitor in the private and business immigration department and has significant experience dealing with clients in detention, as well as those suffering from complex psychological issues and victims of both torture and trafficking.
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‘Clients always speak highly of the interactions with the team.'
‘Their sensitivity to the needs of their clients and the trauma they have endured. They always go the extra mile to ensure that the client is listened to and represented.’
‘The legal aid team at Duncan Lewis is friendly and professional. They make every effort to achieve a successful outcome for their clients.'
‘Respectful, knowledgeable, experienced. Diverse team with skill mixes.’
‘They are transparent and consistent with their immigration advice and help. They put the needs of the client first. ’
‘They are attentive and know what they are doing, so very confident in knowing that my immigration case/application is in good hands.’
'It is evident that the team strives for excellence and does not settle for a merely satisfactory approach.'
'Darren is highly knowledgeable in his subject area and able to take a firm steer on the preparation of a case, whilst retaining flexibility to work collaboratively with Counsel.'
'The team at Duncan Lewis Solicitors stands out for its deep expertise, client-centric approach, and commitment to accessibility. '
'Their strengths lie in handling complex cases with a combination of legal precision and genuine empathy, ensuring clients feel supported throughout the process. Compared to other firms, Duncan Lewis distinguishes itself through its proactive communication.'
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Darren Middleton; Amritpal Singh