The large team at Duncan Lewis Solicitors is praised for ‘consistently going above and beyond expectations to deliver the best legal service for clients’. Darren Middleton is the practice head, and is accredited as a supervising senior caseworker under the Immigration and Asylum Law accreditation scheme. The group frequently represents vulnerable clients who are victims of torture or trafficking in asylum and human rights matters, as well as in detained asylum cases. The team is well-placed to assist asylum-seeking children, and has significant experience of acting in judicial review immigration cases before the High Court, Court of Appeal and Supreme Court. Former Birmingham co-head Ahmed Aydeed now works exclusively from the London office.
Testimonials
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‘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.’
Lawyers
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Darren Middleton