Sharnjit Nijjar

I joined Duncan Lewis as a Solicitor in the Family Law Department in August 2016 and offer advice and representation in the Solihull and Birmingham area.

I have over 15 years experience in all aspects of family law including:

• Divorce and separation;
• Civil partnership dissolutions;
• Division of assets including complex and high net worth assets;
• Pre-nuptial and post-nuptial agreements; cohabitation and separation agreements;
• Non-molestation and occupation orders where there has been domestic violence;
• Cohabitation disputes involving property; and
• Applications relating to the adoption of children by parents, grandparents and third parties and matrimonial conveyancing.

I represent clients from a wide range of backgrounds and nationalities residing all over the UK, and I have significant experience representing clients in court.

I have undertaken an extensive training course leading to qualification as a Collaborative Family Lawyer. I can, therefore, offer clients the benefit of this innovative approach, which focuses on settling family disputes outside of court.

I am also a member of Resolution, an organisation that promotes constructive and non-confrontational ways of resolving family law issues.

I am passionate about helping people to resolve the issues they face around divorce and separation in a constructive and creative way, which puts their needs and the needs of any children of the family first, whilst focusing on achieving the best possible outcome for the client.

For those who struggle to communicate in English, I speak fluent Punjabi

• Certificate to Practice Collaborative Law
• Postgraduate Diploma in Legal Practice (LPC)
• LLB(Hons) - London Guildhall

• Duncan Lewis: August 2016 to date
• Wallace Robinson & Morgan: 2012-2016
• Mercy Messenger: 2003-2007
• Knowles Benning Solicitors:1996-2002
• South Bedfordshire District Council: 1995-1996
• Admitted as a Solicitor: March 1998

• "I couldn't be happier with the service I received from Sharn. She kept me informed at all times, and handled my divorce speedily and efficiently and always took my wishes into account." - Client, Mrs C, Birmingham.


• "Sharn was very professional and understanding. I felt as though she really understood my position. She supported me and fought my corner excellently." - Client, Mrs G, Solihull.


• "Sharn Nijjar was extremely professional and helped me tremendously with my case. It was a sensitive matter that required third party input. I have now finally received the required outcome thanks to her advice and expertise." - Client, Mr M, Kings Norton.


• "My solicitor (Sharn) was experienced, fair, approachable and did her homework when it came to helping me with my complex case." - Client, Mr F , Stafford.

• Part of Collaborative Family Law Group West Midlands
• Certificate of Training in Collaborative Family Law
• Member of Resolution

• Travelling
• Reading
• Music - I am learning to play the piano
• I volunteer at the Solihull Citizens Advice Bureau to provide pro-bono advice to members of the public seeking support.