Duncan Lewis Solicitors > Swansea, United Kingdom > Firm Profile

‘There is great attention to detail and a people-focused approach that ensures the clients feel supported throughout what can be a long process.’

‘They are an experienced team who work extremely hard to find a solution for their clients. I am impressed by their innovative ways of working to ensure they they exhaust all possible avenues to resolve to any legal difficulty.’

‘Their work ethic means they work all hours leaving no stone unturned to meet deadlines. This ensures they are also balancing their clients’ needs against their professional duty.’

‘The Duncan Lewis Swansea team are the unsung heroes of strategic litigation in refugee and immigration law. Their forensic approach to case preparation and evolution runs in parallel to exceptional client care skills.’

‘Willing to go the extra mile, the hardworking Vinita Templeton is adept at getting to the bottom of any legal difficulty and works in partnership with her client and counsel for an efficient result and meeting tight deadlines.’

‘Vanessa Delgado is a powerhouse in the refugee field.’

‘I worked with the public law team on the Rwanda litigation, undoubtedly the most pressurised case I have been involved in. The Duncan Lewis team, like the counsel team, had to work at absurd speed under the most intense pressure, often requiring work through the night. It was an extraordinary privilege to work with a team that showed such ceaseless commitment and adherence to the highest standards despite the almost impossible conditions under which we all had to work.’

‘The immigration practice at Duncan Lewis is huge and covers the full range of immigration work. Particularly notable are its strategic challenges and its work for those in immigration detention. In relation to its strategic litigation, there are a number of solicitors who are really engaged in finding ways to stop the Home Office from implementing policies which are potentially harmful to a large number of people.’

‘The team is uniformly proactive, highly committed, and works under a very strong leadership.’

‘The team has vast experience borne of a very high caseload The team works very efficiently and uses its resources well.’

‘Bahar Ata is a top-quality lawyer, excellent manager, eyes on everything.’

‘The team stands head and shoulders above the competition on any matters relating to human trafficking. They have deep procedural knowledge, and great contacts with NGOs and support workers, that allows them to take on complex pieces of strategic litigation and achieve great results for clients.’

‘Toufique Hossain is a dynamic leader within DL who, together with his team, has been involved in a wide range of important test cases.’

‘Excellent team – good collaboration , availability, people.’

‘Krina Palmer has great overall management of department, knowledge of the law, quality of care of clients.’

Bhavini Joshi is organised, thorough, knowledge of the law and good client care.’

‘Approachable and knowledgeable about child care. Some of the solicitors are specialising in neurodiversity and have been undertaking training in this area.’

‘Alia Lewis is an excellent solicitor. Skilled and knowledgeable. She is passionate about her work. She is being pro-active in wanting to improve how the Family Court works with neurodiverse children and parents. ’

‘Very knowledgeable and strong team in all aspects of the law relating to children. Dedicated and hardworking. They have a really strong commitment to providing the best possible service and representation and under the leadership of Alia Lewis they have developed a unique team specialising in Autism, ADHD and other neurodivergent conditions. ’

‘Alia Lewis is very talented, hardworking and compassionate with a real commitment to giving the best possible service to her clients. ’

‘Mindy Chall Mehat and Amanda Willmore both represent their clients with empathy, sensitivity and compassion, whilst providing thorough and considered legal advice. They are both excellent advocates for their clients.’

‘The team at Duncan Lewis are exceptional at what they do. The firm demonstrates their investment in ongoing professional development and client care.’

‘Manjinder Kaur Atwal is dedicated to ensuring her team provide an excellent service daily; she does not fail at that. The team operates as a cohesive unit where individuals from different legal disciplines work together seamlessly. This collaborative approach ensures that clients benefit from a diverse range of perspectives and a comprehensive approach to problem-solving.’

‘The whole team is simply excellent. They are a pleasure to work with and they go the extra mile for their clients. Their housing team in particular is second to none are very knowledgeable, especially when it comes to housing cases that intersect with Equality Act and discrimination law.’

‘The team is led by Manjinder Atwal. She is a formidable solicitor. She is dedicated to each and every one of her clients.’

‘Manjinder Atwal is a quintessential example of tenacity and determination in the legal profession. Renowned for her fearless approach to litigation, she has made a name for herself by championing novel and intriguing arguments that many would hesitate to pursue.’

‘Duncan Lewis Solicitors is absolutely amazing! They provided an exceptional service. They went above and beyond to help me with my legal matters. The team was very professional, knowledgeable, and truly cared about my case.’

‘The social housing team at Duncan Lewis is well-rounded. They are able to cover the range of issues such as possession claims, homelessness appeals, and judicial reviews. They are hard-working and eager to pursue constructive solutions for their clients.’

‘Dianne Cowie is incredibly knowledgeable and versatile. She never misses a beat, and nothing throws her.’

‘Commitment to their clients – an understanding that the group they represent are often vulnerable and that how we work with them needs to be flexible and forgiving.’

‘Darren Middleton understands the needs of the clients and ensures that every effort is made to achieve a successful outcome.’

‘The team at Duncan Lewis Solicitors based at their Birmingham branch consistently go above and beyond expectations to deliver the best legal service for their clients.’

‘There are several individuals that stand out at Duncan Lewis Solicitors including Darren Middleton who is meticulous and thorough in checking every detail with his clients, to ensure that their views are rigorously evaluated and represented.’

‘I have worked with Mr Darren Middleton, he was good and very helpful guiding me and giving me advice on what and how I should do things in the right way because I didn’t know anything about immigration laws.’

‘Attention to details, caring nature, supported throughout the case, thoroughly praiseworthy.’

‘Top firm. Great service, they give genuine care to clients from the beginning to the end. A pleasure to work with.’

‘Darren Middleton is very knowledgeable and approachable and has assembled a strong team of caseworkers. Briefs are well prepared and staff are available when needed for discussion.’

‘James Packer is very intelligent, and deeply committed to clients with cases at all levels from tribunal to Supreme Court.’

‘Toufique Hossain is knowledgeable, extremely determined, a very capable leader and builder of teams.’

‘Bahar Ata is a very experienced and knowledgeable director, calm and competent, a good supervisor.’

‘Vilash Gami is an excellent solicitor, experienced in working with counsel on very complex cases, skilled and with great dedication and perseverance.’

‘Pardeep Somel is excellent, a very skilled and experienced solicitor, excellent client skills, tremendous commitment to clients’ interests.’

‘Arguably the biggest player out there now. Taking ground-breaking cases and fighting them all with great ability and energy. Toufique Husain has built a critical team. It’s extremely impressive.’

‘The immigration team combines big-idea strategic litigation with volume legal aid work, and do so very effectively.’

‘The firm are well ahead of many competitors, they are acutely aware of the market around them and are able to keep ahead with the changing landscape.’

‘Toufique Hossain is knowledgeable, extremely determined, and a very capable leader.’

‘James Packer is very intelligent and deeply committed to clients with cases at all levels from tribunal to Supreme Court.’

‘They are very good in administrative law, public law, and immigration law. They have a good knowledge of the law, they are hard-working, and they have excellent client care.’

‘The team at Duncan Lewis is committed, skilled, and gets excellent results. They work on cases that really matter and have deep experience of how to run a case in the Administrative Court.’

‘Maria Thomas is a superstar. She is fiercely bright and able to see the big picture. She brings total commitment to her cases.’

‘Toufique Husain is one of the most important people in the field, and his team is excellent.’

‘Duncan Lewis brings unique strengths in being able to deliver strategic litigation in the immigration, public, and human rights sphere.’

‘Toufique Hossain is extremely experienced in bringing complex policy changes and is a very thoughtful litigator. He is always willing to discuss new ideas and come up with creative ways of solving problems.’

‘One key strength lies in the firm’s diverse expertise across various legal areas. Whether it’s immigration, family law, employment, housing, or any other field, Duncan Lewis boasts a team of specialists well versed in different aspects of law. This breadth allows them to offer comprehensive legal solutions to clients facing multifaceted issues.’

‘The team across the board are strong in housing law knowledge. They are down-to-earth individuals and super professional. I always get a sense that they truly care about their clients and want the best outcome for them in their cases. It is a pleasure working with them.’

‘The standout individuals for us are Manjinder Kaur Atwal, who has unwavering energy and enthusiasm, and Daljit Singh, who is also a solid lawyer in the team, and they should be commended.’

‘This practice sets itself apart through its unwavering dedication to championing the causes of the underprivileged and persistently fighting for justice, even in cases that seem insurmountable. What potential clients will find most compelling about this team is their deep-seated commitment to equality and justice, qualities that permeate every aspect of their work.’

‘The individuals at this firm distinguish themselves through a remarkable blend of expertise, empathy, and dedication, which is vividly evident in their daily legal practices. Notably, Manjinder Kaur Atwal is a standout figure whose approach to legal challenges is both innovative and deeply compassionate.’

‘The firm has great strength in crossover knowledge, given its strength in immigration and community care law which very frequently are relevant to the client group, as well as great depth of experience across the range of social housing case types. The geographical reach of the firm is impressive. The firm has always been very innovative in terms of use of technology in practice.’

‘Dianne Cowie is a highly experienced, competent and effective litigator who is both tenacious and strategic in pursuing cases as long as necessary to get a successful client outcome.’

‘Vincent Davis is a measured and sensible solicitor with excellent experience.’

‘Excellent personal service to clients. Generally go above and beyond expectation of similar firms. Integrity is central to their ethos. Very personable individuals ’

‘Linda Barker is a very experienced criminal practitioner. Maintains personal contacts with families and therefore loyal client base. Sensible, practical, provides excellent advice which is readily understood by clients. Olivia Rose has experience beyond her years, very industrious and professional.’

‘A close-knit team positioned in a round table manner where all cases are brainstormed and discussed to find the right pre-trial strategy and focus of the defence.’

‘Hardeep Dhaliwal is a conscientious and hard-working solicitor. He has a good brain and is a pleasure to work with. ’

‘Sunjay Versani was outstanding. He responded promptly by email and phone and stayed with it even though the police started to drag their feet. They use technology in a way that is simple for the ordinary user.’

‘Sunjay Versani excelled at explaining the law and the process, the type of paperwork I should bring with me, how to approach the interview and the potential risks.’

‘Rebecca Thomas and Ifrah Ahmed are lovely to deal with and very responsive.’

‘Personable, friendly and caring about their clients. Not a conveyor belt of claims.’

‘Ifrah Ahmed is dedicated, hardworking and cares about her clients.’

‘Amy Bennett is excellent. She is knowledgeable, astute and sensible as well as being very personable and working incredibly hard for her clients. All in all, she is a pleasure to work with.’

‘They provide an exemplary service, demonstrate compassion and an understanding of your situation.’

‘Renu Daly is a credit to the firm. Her compassion and understanding are outstanding. We have full faith and trust in her; she is extremely easy to talk to and listens to every concern. She is an outstanding person and I would recommend her to anyone going through a terrible situation.’

‘Very careful attention to detail and exhaustive construction of chronology.’

‘Thorough familiarity with the medicolegal process and availability of a team experts. Warm and considerate approach to clients.’

‘The team have all been efficient, professional and competent. They all seem to be fully on top of the complexities of the matter.’

‘They have been extremely helpful in handling our case as a current client, and each member of the team that we’ve had the pleasure of dealing with has certain qualities that’s has undoubtedly helped the case. I believe the firm has high standards for customer care and support.’

‘Nazir Mirza has tried everything she can so she can see the case from my point of view, and use an emphatic approach to address my concerns. She’s been very thorough. The wealth of experience and the meticulous attention to detail has equipped Nazir with a remarkable quality to be able to lead on an extremely complicated case.’

‘They care about their clients and look after them.’

‘Ifrah Ahmed is dedicated, hard working and cares about her clients.’

‘Rupinder Jagdev is a standout practitioner – not only is she seriously good at her job but her client care is exceptional. My experience of her working on complex public law cases is excellent.’ 

‘Henna Sajid – I have been very impressed by her knowledgeable and communicative approach to her work on family law matters.’

‘Henna Sajid, in particular, responds promptly to my emails and constantly keeps me up to date with how things are going.’

‘Henna Sajid worked on my case. She is an outstanding solicitor who worked tirelessly around the clock for my case. She was very supportive and professional. Truly wish her the best!’

‘Jasbir – his diplomacy, advice, and honesty were key strengths. Jasbir’s understanding of the law and communicating this to me were exceptional. He was meticulous in the preparation of my case. He was calm, reassuring, always available, honest, and exceptionally competent.’

‘Adam Bloodworth is very supportive and understanding, he took the time to get to know me and my conditions which made it substantially easier for me to be able to discuss matters and case issues with him.’

‘Rupinder Jagdev – her attention to detail is second to none. She provides an excellent and dedicated service to all of her clients and is particularly skilled in dealing with vulnerable teenage clients.’

‘Their instructions are clear and there is always a point of contact to ensure that any unforeseen issues can be dealt with.’

‘Fair, well-prepared and a joy to deal with. Hardeep Dhaliwal conducts cases with vigour.’

‘Excellent one to one client service in the criminal department. My involvement is with Linda Barker and Olivia Rose – they handle each case with exceptional care, and offer an incomparable one to one service. ’

‘Linda Barker is brilliant with clients, relatable, empathetic.’

‘Olivia Rose is clever, immerses herself in cases, nothing is too much for her. Case preparation is flawless. ’

‘Sunjay Versani was always responsive and very clear on next steps.’

‘The firm stands out for its expertise in serious and complex cases, its tenacity and its realistic approach.’

‘Laurence Grant is a superb tactical lawyer who chooses the right counsel for the right case, he knows this area inside out and acts from pre investigation onwards, often using his mastery to drop proceedings before they have begun.’

‘This is a very large practice, but excellently supervised by senior staff and with good quality of work.’

‘James Packer is very intelligent, and deeply committed to clients with cases at all levels from tribunal to Supreme Court.’

‘Toufique Hossain is knowledgeable, extremely determined, a very capable leader, and builder of teams.’

‘Bahar Ata is very experienced and knowledgeable, calm and competent, a good supervisor.’

‘Vilash Gami is an excellent solicitor, experienced in working with Counsel on very complex cases, skilled and with great dedication and perseverance.’

‘Pardeep Somel is excellent, a very skilled and experienced solicitor, with excellent client skills, and a tremendous commitment to clients’ interests.’

‘The team at Duncan Lewis is committed, skilled, and gets excellent results. They work on cases that really matter and have deep experience of how to run a case in the Administrative Court.’

‘Industry and energy, and a willingness to take risks on behalf of their clients. They fight.’

‘We are extremely satisfied with the performance of the litigation team, comprising Anthony Okumah and Karolina Natkaniec. Their exemplary diligence and professionalism have been noteworthy.’

‘We are extremely satisfied with the performance of Anthony Okumah and Karolina Natkaniec. Their exemplary diligence and professionalism have been noteworthy.’

‘Knowledgeable and forward thinking, no false hope.’

‘Talat Munir was especially good and understanding throughout. Communication was efficient.’

‘I was served by Duncan Lewis solicitor in an incredible way. The solicitor was professional in approach, attentive, patience, punctual and provided relevant counsel to my case. They were always available and responded timely to my emails and text messages.’

‘Angela Sandhal is calm and collected even in the most difficult of cases. Clients can rely on her to give them realistic and strategic advice.’

‘I have known and worked with Philippa Barton and her clients for over 20 years. She is patient, empathetic, and knowledgeable about all things Court of Protection.’

‘A large firm with a great reputation which provides a great breadth of skills and experience.’

‘Angela Sandhal is a passionate advocate on behalf of her clients and often able to find innovative solutions to difficult problems.’

‘Philippa Barton is an excellent Deputy – empathetic, approachable, diligent and able to provide pragmatic solutions to meet client’s needs.’

‘Angela Sandhal is handling my case with utmost care and professionalism. Communication is very good, always kept informed as to how the case was progressing. The contents of the court orders documents were explained thoroughly and advice/help was provided with witness statements.’

‘The team always focus on the needs of P – at the heart of the case. They ensure that all evidence is properly considered to ensure that their client’s case is fully put and fully addressed. The Court of Protection team has a strong knowledge-base.’

‘Angela Sandhal takes a very much hands-on approach to her cases, working closely with counsel and ensuring that junior members of the team are appropriately supervised. She is always available to discuss matters which is invaluable when you are instructed by her. A real team player.’

‘Duncan Lewis is always a go-to firm for my team and we will happily go to them to instruct on behalf of children. There is a consistency of practice across the whole team. I have been impressed working with the firm.’

‘Emine Mehmet is always professional, she is child focused and works well with all age groups. Ms Mehmet is empathetic and has a holistic view when working with children and their families. She works meticulously and takes pride in work she does. I have observed her to go the extra mile on all the cases I have worked with her on.’

‘The team at Duncan Lewis are outstanding. They are committed, hardworking, very responsive and provide an excellent standard of advice and representation. Duncan Lewis has developed a specialist team to meet the needs of neurodivergent children and families and promote best practice in relation to neurodivergence in the family justice system.’

‘Alia Lewis is an outstanding solicitor. Alia combines passion and dedication with excellent advocacy and well thought out advice.’

‘Fauzia Mumani is an excellent solicitor. She is hardworking, insightful and always on top of every detail of her cases. She is a powerful advocate and gives clear, user friendly advice.’

‘Sheena Vadher is a brilliant solicitor. She is calm and measured, an excellent advocate and she always gives clear and insightful advice.’

‘An excellent firm with considerable strength in family law. The team is extremely diverse. They are responsive to enquiries. All of the members of the team are knowledgeable about the law and are passionate about representing their clients.’

‘Sophie Fretten is an exceptional lawyer. She effectively utilises her considerable experience to obtain the best outcome for her clients. Many of her clients are extremely vulnerable individuals who are in challenging circumstances. She sensitively helps them navigate the court process with great care and skill.’

‘The team is highly skilled and does excellent work.’

‘Caroline Roche is a very impressive individual. She is regularly appointed as an independent administrator or trustee and is adept at resolving outstanding issues in an effective manner. I have no hesitation in recommending her.’

‘Eleanor Murray’s skill and expertise exceed her years of post-qualification experience.’

‘Caroline Roche and Eleanor Murray dealt with matters in a pragmatic and proportionate manner.’

‘The team is client focused. They are keen to help clients from all walks of life. The team works hard to get the best possible outcome for their clients.’

‘Caroline Roche is an excellent solicitor who will strive to achieve the best possible outcome for her clients.’

‘An all-round team drawing on diverse disciplines in the practice. They bring a collaborative approach to complex contentious estates and get great results.’

‘Caroline Roche is an exceptional lawyer. Very talented at sorting out what might seem impossible problems. Very caring insightful and well connected with superb barristers.’

‘Very friendly and professional, always try their best to help and provide a good service.’

‘They are extremely knowledgeable about immigration legal issues and are efficient in applying that knowledge to achieve the result desired by the client.’

‘Duncan Lewis are one of the premier immigration firms. They have a huge range of experience and many individuals who have extensive and specialist knowledge in different aspects of immigration law.’

‘Tamana Aziz is a fantastic immigration lawyer with a very broad base of work from commercial immigration to asylum. She has an eye for a good point and is always very realistic with clients; using her depth of knowledge to think laterally with a view to achieving the best possible results.’

‘Duncan Lewis, in particular Vicash Rammkissoon, are extremely professional however still seem to maintain a personal approach. Nothing seems too much effort.’

‘Tamana Aziz leads her team and ensures that the best casework is delivered. Vicash Ramkissoon has massive experience of every business immigration problem – and how to solve it.’

‘The team is very committed to progressing the rights of migrants.’

‘Duncan Lewis are a renowned firm with exceptional reputation as they have proven that their main aim is to achieve the clients desired outcome. They have a team of highly skilled lawyers who are experts in their respective fields.’