A specialist human rights lawyer who is passionate about representing vulnerable individuals. Views are my own
Joined March 2019
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The High Court has handed down a judgement which confirms that the AST can examine the validity of the asylum withdrawal itself - ensuring that claimants were not wrongly removed from the asylum system. ▶️ buff.ly/9s2skL6
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After years of litigation, the Home Office has settled a claim for unlawful detention and deportation, brought by Duncan Lewis on behalf of the estate and surviving family members of a client (‘AG’) who was killed following their deportation ▶️ buff.ly/3U2YuyP
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This is great news for so many who have spent the best part of 2 years living in limbo, the threat of removal hanging over their heads. AMX was represented by @ToufiqueHossain @BaharaAta , @SomeBenNelson @munns_thomas instructing @workofanhour & @alibandegani
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⚖️ Today in The Court of Appeal ⚖️
Our Irena Sabic KC led @evamdoerr of the GC Immigration & Public Law Teams, acting for Vasa in the case of Vasa v Secretary of State for the Home Department, instructed by Bahar Ata of @DuncanLewis.
Catch up here 🔽
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The Home Office settled a claim for significant damages made on behalf of a British national who was wrongfully detained by the Home Office for 9 days ▶️ buff.ly/4dULBiU
Client represented by Haroon Kamidad & Bahar Ata instructing Greg Ó Ceallaigh KC of @gardencourtlaw
My heartfelt thanks to those that have nominated me. I am grateful to each and every one of you. Congratulations to all the finalists, in particular my colleague Nicholas Hughes
11) Public Law - sponsored by @DGLegalLtd
Bahar Ata - Duncan Lewis Solicitors
Sophie Naftalin - Bhatt Murphy
Paul Keeley - South West London Law Centres
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For people without representation I understand Duncan Lewis are taking on cases for anyone detained for the purposes of removal to Rwanda you can complete a contact form in this link: duncanlewis.com/Home/Contact
Make it very clear the person is being detailed for Rwanda.
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A woman attempted to leap from the kabul Kote Sangi bridge in a suicide bid. The country is witnessing a distressing increase in suicides, underscoring the growing misery in the lives of women.
But world and the media seem to have long forgotten the Women of Afghanistan.
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Significant High Court victory challenging a costs judgment. Judgment criticised HHJ Baucher's decision to ignore the defendant's budget when evaluating ‘reasonable costs’. Claimant represented by Graeme Rothwell & Christine Dela Cruz, appeal by Daniel Grütters, @OnePumpCourt.
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We've secured permission to challenge the Home Office's certification decision of a Nigerian asylum seeker fleeing the global criminal gang, the Black Axe ➡️ buff.ly/3UtJon4
Claimant represented by our Public Law team with assistance from @OnePumpCourt.
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Alex Grigg obtains permission from High Ct to challenge 'clearly unfounded' certification of Albanian's asylum claim.
Alex, of the GC Immigration & Public Law Teams I/B Bahar Ata, Erin Alexander McGowan & Joshua Chua of @DLPublicLaw.
Read on here ▶️ tinyurl.com/27ke8snu
ALT "Alex is very approachable and has an in-depth knowledge of community care, public and immigration law. He provided thorough advice, prepared meticulous written arguments and delivered very persuasively in court. He was also very inclusive with our vulnerable client and great at explaining complex legal issues." - RADHI SHAH, CORAM CHILDREN'S LEGAL CENTRE
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It's a 2-tier system. 450 staff are working on 🇺🇦 visa scheme vs 85 for Afghans fleeing the Taliban.
Fantastic that nearly 100k Ukrainians have come to 🇬🇧 since March, yet 1 yr on Afghans who helped 🇬🇧 are still waiting to hear if 🇬🇧 will rescue them.
@Azadi_Charity @Zehra_Zaidi
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Sonali Naik QC & Irena Sabic act in 'deport first, appeal later' case where appellant killed by Taliban
@SonaliNaikQC & Irena Sabic, of the GC Immigration Team, represent the appellant, instructed by Nasir Ata of @DuncanLewis. Read on here⬇️⬇️⬇️ bit.ly/3glhAMl
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Decision on #cessation & #Article3 claims in #Zimbabwe could assist future appeals after important judgment handed down in PS (cessation principles) Zimbabwe [2021] UKUT 283 (IAC)
Our Haroon Karimdad, Ruth Karimatsenga & Bahar Ata inst @OnePumpCourt
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Director @BaharaAta and caseworker Klaudia Gashi of the Luton-based public law team instructed Priya Solanki of @OnePumpCourt.
Read summary of judgment here: duncanlewis.co.uk/Reported_C…
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We are delighted to have won the Large Law Firm of the Year award at the Law Society Excellence Awards 2020!
By representing clients in over 25 areas of law across England & Wales, we strive to ‘give people a voice’ and achieve the best possible outcomes for all our clients.
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ANNOUNCEMENT
Following articles by Mail on Sunday & the Daily Mail we release a statement clarifying our stance on allegations raised, including our work in Calais & challenging removals, the fees we receive & our political independence.
Read statement: duncanlewis.co.uk/news/_Atta…