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Duncan Lewis Solicitors

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Duncan Lewis Solicitors fields a large team that has significant experience in immigration, asylum, human rights and judicial review claimant matters. It is co-led by Ahmed Aydeed and Darren Middleton who excel in advising on publicly funded immigration issues. The group has developed a number of specialisms such as representing vulnerable clients who are victims of torture or trafficking in asylum and human rights matters as well as on detained asylum cases. It is also recognised for its work with unaccompanied asylum-seeking children. In addition, the group is skilled at representing claimants in judicial review proceedings.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘The unique features of this practice is their attention to detail and how thorough they are with clients cases. They go through every detail with a fine tooth comb before advising their clients, they ensure that the advice that is given is nothing but the best'.

  • 'They are extremely knowledgeable about the law and keep up to date with any new developments within the law. I feel other firms would have difficulty matching this level of service that Duncan Lewis Solicitors provide on a daily basis'.

  • ‘Mr Darren Middleton has gone the extra mile ensuring every detail of my case has been looked at. His actions of professionalism and dedication towards my case have made me feel listened to, understood and respected'.

  • 'Very responsive team, excellent on asylum work'.
  • 'Duncan Lewis team is very enthusiastic and helpful. A big thanks to Darren Middleton who worked really hard on my case. He is a responsible solicitor'.
  • 'Duncan Lewis Solicitors have a highly professional, experienced and dedicated team that supported me, assisted me and provided me with focused advice and representation'.
  • 'Duncan Lewis Solicitors have provided me an excellent service in assisting me with my immigration legal matter. Mr Middleton handled my case with complete precision and professionalism whilst explaining the details and obstacles throughout the case'.

Key clients

  • KTT
  • EDC v SSHD
  • JB v SSHD
  • BVN
  • CBP

Work highlights

  • Acting in a case that was important because as a result of the decision, the law now means that many recognised victims of trafficking seeking asylum in the UK will be granted discretionary leave to remain.
  • Issued a judicial review against the Secretary of State for the Home Department, challenging its decision to access, use and continue to access EDC’s information, stored on the Salvation Army database.
  • Advising on a matter whereby the High Court ruled that the government had unlawfully cut support during the pandemic for survivors of trafficking.

Lawyers

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Darren Middleton

Darren Middleton

Duncan Lewis Solicitors

Darren Middleton is a Director of Immigration at Duncan Lewis Solicitors based at the firms' Birmingham office. He is an accredited Supervising Senior Caseworker under the Immigration and Asylum Law Accreditation Scheme. Darren specialises in working with vulnerable individuals and complex cases, including further submissions, and deportation. Darren is experienced in preparing asylum and immigration appeals for the Tribunal. He has provided representation for nationals of Afghanistan, Iran, Iraq, Mongolia, Nigeria, Pakistan, Sudan, Uganda and Zimbabwe, who have had their appeals successfully allowed by Tribunal. He has successfully provided representation at the appeal stage where the SSHD has sought to deprive an individual of British citizenship on the basis of deception. Darren is a participant in the Immigration and Asylum Chamber Committee Working Group at the Tribunal in Birmingham, which meets on a periodic basis.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Ahmed Aydeed, Darren Middleton