Tom Leahy
Solicitor
Contact Information
- Solicitor
- Immigration
- City of London
- 02079238459
- @Send Email
Profile / Experience
I am a Solicitor within the Immigration department at Duncan Lewis Solicitors.
I predominantly assist those seeking asylum, those seeking to submit further representations and those who have appeals before the First-tier and Upper Tribunal. I have a particular passion for representing unaccompanied minors and those with particular vulnerabilities, including those with mental health problems and victims of torture. I have significant experience assisting victims of human trafficking and modern slavery. I also have experience in representing victims of domestic abuse.
As well as the above, I act on various judicial review matters, including legal challenges against the Secretary of State of the Home Department, age dispute matters and CART judicial reviews.
Before working as a Solicitor, I worked as an 'outdoor clerk'. During this time, I gained extensive experience in representing clients who are detained in both immigration removal centres and prisons.
I predominantly assist those seeking asylum, those seeking to submit further representations and those who have appeals before the First-tier and Upper Tribunal. I have a particular passion for representing unaccompanied minors and those with particular vulnerabilities, including those with mental health problems and victims of torture. I have significant experience assisting victims of human trafficking and modern slavery. I also have experience in representing victims of domestic abuse.
As well as the above, I act on various judicial review matters, including legal challenges against the Secretary of State of the Home Department, age dispute matters and CART judicial reviews.
Before working as a Solicitor, I worked as an 'outdoor clerk'. During this time, I gained extensive experience in representing clients who are detained in both immigration removal centres and prisons.
Education
- University of Law: Legal Practice Course (with masters) (Distinction) 2020
- University of Kent: Law BA Hons (2:1) 2016
Career
- Duncan Lewis Solicitors - Solicitor (July 2023 - Present)
- Duncan Lewis Solicitors - Trainee Solicitor (2021 - 2023)
- Duncan Lewis Solicitors - Senior Caseworker (2018 - 2021)
- Duncan Lewis Solicitors - Outdoor Clerk (2017 - 2018)
Testimonials
- "Tom from Duncan Lewis, our solicitor who we always go to has been amazing, he always responds promptly when asked any enquiries and updates us of any change. Will recommend him to any family and friends" - Client 2023
- "Tom was very attentive, caring and there for me every step of the way! Tom has been there throughout all my case which has had the best outcome. Tom would let me know of every communication that would come across. He would also call to check in with me and see how I am doing and if there is anything he could do to help me. I cannot thank him enough for all his hard work and dedication." - Client 2022
- "I can say you made me another chance to have a better life in the UK. Thank you very very much Mr. Tom you’re the best solicitor ever." - Client 2021
- "My solicitor who represented me, Tom Leahy is an exceptional person and I would highly recommend him. He responded quickly to any of my emails and helped me a lot with the application , a very nice person to work with." - Client 2021
Membership & Accreditations
- The Law Society Immigration and Asylum Accreditation Scheme - Level 2
- Enhanced DBS
Interests
- Real Ale
- JD Wetherspoon
- Trainspotting