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Tamana Aziz, Duncan Lewis

Tamana Aziz

Director & Solicitor

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Awards and Recommendations for Tamana Aziz
Legal 500 Chambers

"Tamana Aziz is very clever and professional, and I highly recommend her."

Chambers UK 2024 Edition.
Immigration: Business / UK-wide

Tamana, described as "a fountain of knowledge and experience", is a Recommended Lawyer for Immigration: Business, London. She is noted in The Legal 500 guide for her "experience in complex appeals, applications under EU law, providing training to other professionals in immigration issues, and acting for international businesses and high net worth individuals".

Legal 500 2024 Edition.
Immigration: Business / London

"She always provides great help to people needing legal assistance."

Chambers UK 2023 Edition.
Immigration: Business / UK-wide

Tamana is a Recommended Lawyer for Business Immigration across London and the South East and Civil Liberties & Human Rights in London. The 2023 edition of the Legal 500 describes Tamana as "incredibly experienced, has a wide breadth of knowledge and extremely good client care skills. She knows how to spot a good legal issue that has legs."

Legal 500 2023 Edition.
Immigration: Business / Civil Liberties & Human Rights / London & South East

“Tamana Aziz advises business on applications for sponsor licences, as well as helping with the management of those licences. She is often instructed by clients in the hospitality and food industries.”

Chambers UK 2022 Edition.
Immigration: Business / UK-wide

Tamana is a Recommended Lawyer in the 2022 edition of The Legal 500.

Legal 500 2022 Edition.
Immigration: business / London

"She is extremely experienced, practically-minded and has broad knowledge. She is able to get to the crux of issues very quickly and passionately fights for her clients. She is always very proactive, responsive and professional."

Chambers UK 2021 Edition.
Immigration: business / UK-wide

Tamana is a Recommended Lawyer in the 2021 edition of The Legal 500.

Legal 500 2021 Edition.
Human resources: Immigration – business / London

"Tamana Aziz advises on business immigration.."

Legal 500 2020 Edition.
Public Sector: Civil Liberties & Human Rights / London

Tamana is a Recommended Lawyer in the 2020 edition of The Legal 500.

Legal 500 2020 Edition.
Human Resources: Immigration / South East

Tamana Aziz is a Recommended Lawyer in The Legal 500, 2019 edition

Legal 500 2019 Edition.
Business Immigration / London
I am a Director in the Private/Business Immigration department at Duncan Lewis Solicitors, having joined in January 2018. I have been providing immigration advice and assistance since 2001.

I deal with a wide variety of immigration law cases, including business immigration under the Points Based System (PBS), advising high-net-worth and skilled individuals on extending Tier 2 (General) visas, spousal applications and applications for British citizenship. I have an expertise in handling complex appeals in the Immigration Tribunals, the High Court, Court of Appeal and the Supreme Court. These matters include deportation appeals and country guidance cases.

I assist both individuals and businesses and have a particular expertise in assisting clients with immigration applications under EU law. I often advise employers and provide bespoke training on subjects including compliance with the Home Office's 'Prevention of Illegal Working Regime' and how to use the online sponsorship management system. Thanks to my expertise, I additionally provide internal training to lawyers on a regular basis, covering a variety of immigration topics.

Due to the complex nature of many of my cases, such as those which have gone to the Supreme Court, I often receive significant press and media attention and am frequently invited to appear on television, radio and in the UK press to advise and comment on legal issues. I was described as “an admirable solicitor and advocate” by the Court of Appeal in the case of HS Afghanistan where I represented my client before the Immigration Tribunal. I am a 'Recommended Individual' in The Legal 500 for my work involving business immigration.

I am accredited as a Supervisor and Level 2 Senior Caseworker under the Law Society’s Immigration and Asylum Accreditation Scheme which means I have demonstrated the required level of competence and knowledge in immigration and asylum law as defined by the Society. Additionally, I am an official mentor for students at the University of Westminster's Law School, helping develop their personal and professional growth by sharing my knowledge, expertise and legal insights through the award-winning University of Westminster Careers and Employability Service (CES) Mentoring Scheme.

I am fluent in Farsi, Dari, Pashto, Urdu and Hindi.



Education

  • Masters, Immigration Law - University of Central England (UCE)
  • Postgraduate Diploma in Legal Practice (LPC) - UCE
  • Graduate Diploma in Law (GDL)

Career

  • Duncan Lewis Solicitors - January 2018-present
  • Lawrence Lupins Solicitors (Lupins) - 2007-2018
  • Murria Solicitors - 2002-2007
  • Tyndallwood Solicitors - 1999-2002

Testimonials

  • "Tamana is a fountain of knowledge and experience" - Legal 500 UK 2024

  • "She is incredibly experienced, has a wide breadth of knowledge and extremely good client care skills. She knows how to spot a good legal issue that has legs" - Legal 500 UK 2023

  • "She always provides great help to people needing legal assistance." - Chambers and Partners UK, 2023

  • "I am totally happy with help of Mrs Tamana Aziz throughout my immigration matter." - Client, 2017

  • Thank you for the time and effort you give to our law clinic. It is very much appreciated. This reflects the thoughtful and professional service you provide." - Harlow Citizen Advice Law Clinic

Awards

  • Recommended Lawyer - The Legal 500, (2024 - 2019)
  • Ranked - Chambers and Partners UK, (2021 - 2023)- Immigration: Business, UK-wide

Notable Cases

Supreme Court
  • WL (Congo) and KM (Jamaica) [2010] EWCA Civ 111 - Acting Solicitor - Case Details

  • DD Afghanistan [2012] UKSC 54 - Acting Solicitor - Case Details

Court of Appeal
  • Forrester v The Secretary of State for the Home Department [2018] EWCA Civ 2653 - Acting Solicitor - Case Details

  • MS and others (family reunion: “in order to seek asylum”) Somalia [2009] UKAIT 00041 - Acting Solicitor - Case Details

  • HS (Afghanistan) v. Secretary of State for the Home Department [2009] EWCA Civ 771 - Advocate Solicitor - Case Details

Civil Court
  • BA (Returns to Baghdad) Iraq CG [2017] UKUT 00018 (IAC) - Acting Solicitor - Case Details

Membership & Accreditations

  • Law Society
  • Level 2 Senior Caseworker Immigration and Asylum Accreditation Scheme
  • Mentor - University of Westminster Careers and Employability Service (CES) Mentoring Scheme

Interests

  • Travelling
  • Swimming

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