Awards and Recommendations for Emine Mehmet
Ranked as 'Up and Coming', they comment "Emine Mehmet has a growing profile in the area of family law, in particular for disputes concerning children. She regularly represents vulnerable clients and interested parties in highly sensitive cases involving such issues as abuse allegations and mental health. 'She is exceptionally professional and knowledgeable. She keeps children central to her advocacy.' 'She is incredibly smart. I'm always struck by what a passionate advocate she is on behalf of children. She works incredibly hard to make sure their views are put before the court.'"
Chambers and Partners 2022 Edition.
Children: Public Law Matters / London
Emine is a Recommended Lawyer in the 2022 edition of The Legal 500.
Legal 500 2022 Edition.
Family / London
"Emine Mehmet has a growing profile in the area of family law, in particular for disputes concerning children. She regularly represents vulnerable clients and interested parties in highly sensitive cases involving such issues as abuse allegations and mental health."
Chambers UK 2021 Edition.
Children: Public Law Matters / London
Emine is a Recommended Lawyer in the 2021 edition of The Legal 500.
Legal 500 2021 Edition.
Family / London
Emine is a Recommended Lawyer in 2020 edition of The Legal 500
Legal 500 2020 Edition.
Private Client: Family / London
"Emine Mehmet represents a wide range of clients, including those who are exceptionally vulnerable, with dedication, commitment and skill."
Legal 500 2017 Edition.
Family / London
I am a Director of Family and Childcare at Duncan Lewis Solicitors and I supervise a large team comprising of child panel members, solicitors, trainees and caseworkers at our Dalston branch in East London and our Barnet branch in North London.
I qualified as a Solicitor in 2003 and became a Law Society accredited children law panel member in 2011. I am recommended as a specialist for my London Family work by the independent legal directory, The Legal 500 UK and I am ranked in Chambers and Partners UK. My case load comprises of a broad range of privately and publicly funded (legal aid) family and childcare matters including:
- Care proceedings acting for children, whether through their guardians or direct, and parents;
- Private law children disputes;
- Domestic abuse matters.
I am committed to assisting the most vulnerable and ensuring access to justice. I am Head of the firm’s Pro bono Committee which has received a number of national industry awards in recognition for its excellent work. I have personally won the coveted Jordan’s Pro Bono Lawyer of the Year at the 2016 Family Law Awards. Further, I was commended in the category, Best Contribution by an Individual at the 2017 LawWorks Pro Bono Awards. I run not only a pro bono drop in service at our Dalston branch, but within the team we also have a number of outreach surgeries and partnerships which I have established.