Immigration

Sulaiha joined Duncan Lewis in October 2011 and is qualified under the Law Society’s Immigration & Asylum Accreditation Scheme as a Level 1 accredited caseworker. This allows her to specialise in Immigration & Nationality law and provide specialist legal help for publicly funded work under the firm’s Legal Services Commission franchise.

After having read law at the University of Reading and successfully completing a postgraduate diploma in Legal Practice at the College of Law, Sulaiha has gained a comprehensive knowledge of Human Rights Law and a more distinct interest in International children's rights.

Since joining Duncan Lewis, Sulaiha has dealt with a plethora of immigration matters concerning Nationality Law, EEA citizens and their family members, Asylum, Entry clearance applications, and Human right's issues. Sulaiha has also undertaken Pro Bono work with Duncan Lewis, providing one off advice sessions with drop in client's.

Sulaiha was attracted to Duncan Lewis because of the firm's approach to client care and due to it's expansive growth in dealing with Legal Aid matters. She approaches all matters with care and sensitivity and enjoys conversing and interacting with those of a diverse background.