Duncan Lewis Solicitors

16/06/2026

We're excited to welcome Naveed Ahmed Jaral to the Duncan Lewis family! 🎉

Naveed joins us as a Solicitor in our Child Care and Family team at our Milton Keynes office.

A newly qualified solicitor, Naveed brings experience in legally aided domestic abuse and children matters — and we're delighted to have him with us!

Welcome to the team, Naveed — great to have you on board!

15/06/2026

We're excited to welcome Faruk Tinaz to the Duncan Lewis family! 🎉

Faruk joins us as a Solicitor in our Clinical Negligence team at our City of London office, bringing over 8 years' experience in clinical negligence and personal injury litigation.

Welcome to the team, Faruk — we're glad to have you with us!

11/06/2026

Meet Our New Caseworkers

We're delighted to welcome a strong intake of caseworkers across the firm — joining our Public Law, Child Care & Family, and Immigration teams in the City of London, Milton Keynes, and beyond.

They bring a fantastic range of experience, from asylum and immigration casework to family matters, community law clinics, and multilingual client support spanning five languages.

Joining us are:

Julietta Harris – Public Law (Chatham-Kent)

Julietta brings casework experience from the Community Law Clinic at Exeter, the Hong Kong Dignity Institute and Support Through Court, with a background spanning public law, asylum, immigration and family matters

Tess Bendall Jones – Child Care / Family (Milton Keynes)

Tess is currently studying Law at Cardiff University and brings strong client-facing and team leadership experience from hospitality roles.

Ting Hin Tse – Immigration (City of London)

Ting brings experience as an Immigration Legal Administrator at MSR Solicitors, supporting senior solicitors on complex asylum claims, ILR, FLR, Sponsor Licences and immigration appeals, with a strong focus on regulatory compliance and multilingual client liaison

Victoria Bettencourt – Public Law (City of London)

Victoria brings prior work placement experience within the Duncan Lewis public law department and knowledge of five languages: English, Portuguese, Swedish, German and Spanish

👋 A Warm Welcome

We are delighted to see continued growth across all departments and offices, reflecting the strength and depth of our national practice.

Please join us in welcoming all new starters and supporting them as they settle into their roles at Duncan Lewis.

Interested in joining us? Explore current opportunities here: https://buff.ly/N2S1GQA

11/06/2026

Do you know your rights when it comes to age discrimination at work?

Whether you're a younger worker overlooked for promotion, an older employee facing pressure to retire, or a job applicant who believes your age counted against you — the Equality Act 2010 provides clear legal protections at every stage of employment.

In our latest article, Ian Hurst, Solicitor in our Employment department, explains the four main types of age discrimination, when employers can (and can't) justify age-related treatment, the rules on retirement age, and the steps to take if you've experienced ageism at work.

Read the full guide now: https://buff.ly/g4KtzrU

If you believe you have experienced age discrimination at work and need specialist legal advice, contact Ian Hurst at [email protected] or 0333 772 0409.

10/06/2026

Duncan Lewis Team Takes Part in the London Legal Walk 2026

Lawyers and staff from Duncan Lewis joined more than 10,000 participants at the London Legal Walk, helping to raise funds for charities that provide free legal advice and support to vulnerable people.

The charities supported by the walk assist individuals facing homelessness, domestic abuse, discrimination, debt and immigration challenges, ensuring that access to justice remains available to those who need it most.

We are proud to have taken part and would like to thank everyone who walked, donated and supported the event.

If you would like to support Team Duncan Lewis, there is still time to donate:
https://buff.ly/TblyYUr

Every contribution makes a difference.

09/06/2026

Are you aware of economic abuse — and how the family courts are now responding to it?

In the latest episode of our Navigating Family Law podcast, host Jaspreet Rai, Director in our Family and Child Care Department, is joined by Syvil Lloyd Morris, Solicitor Advocate and domestic abuse litigation specialist.

Together, they explore how economic abuse is being recognised and addressed in family proceedings — including the impact of the Domestic Abuse Act 2021, the role of coercive financial control, evidential challenges for survivors, and the growing issue of litigation abuse.

🎙️ Listen to Episode 21 of Navigating Family Law now: https://buff.ly/XnWYw91

If you are experiencing economic abuse or any form of domestic abuse and need specialist legal advice, contact Jaspreet Rai at [email protected] or 020 7275 2569.

05/06/2026

Being offered a settlement agreement can be daunting, particularly if you're facing redundancy, dismissal or a workplace dispute.

Many employees do not realise that settlement agreements are negotiable and that the first offer is not always the best offer.

Our specialist Employment Law team has published a new article and YouTube explainer covering:

• What settlement agreements are
• Why legal advice is essential
• How negotiations work
• What can be negotiated
• How to secure the best possible outcome

If you've been offered a settlement agreement, understanding your position before signing could make a significant difference.

Watch the video and read the full article today: https://buff.ly/uRKIhFK

04/06/2026

Three Sudanese women who have secured places at the University of Oxford and UCL have launched a judicial review challenge against the Home Secretary's 'visa brake' policy.

The women were accepted onto postgraduate courses in public health, digital health and women's health and say they have no intention of claiming asylum in the UK, with strong professional and family ties to Sudan and the wider MENA region.

The legal challenge argues that the policy unfairly prevents genuine students from pursuing higher education opportunities based solely on nationality.
Manini Menon, Solicitor at Duncan Lewis, commented:

"It is disappointing that the Home Secretary has decided that they should be deprived of the opportunity to take up their offers of study, solely on account of their nationality, without any assessment of the individual facts of their cases."

Read the full article to learn more about the challenge and the wider implications for international students.

Read more here: https://buff.ly/amXc7Hh

03/06/2026

The death of 18-year-old Henry Nowak has raised important questions about accountability, public authorities and the role of independent investigations.

In a new article, Duncan Lewis Caseworker Rajkanwar Sandhu explains why the inquest process can be so important for bereaved families seeking answers after a loved one's death.

The article explores:

✔ The purpose of an inquest
✔ Article 2 and the right to life
✔ The role of coroners in investigating deaths
✔ Support and funding available to families

An inquest cannot undo a family's loss, but it can play a vital role in establishing the facts and ensuring appropriate scrutiny where serious concerns have been raised.

Read the full article here:

The Death of Henry Nowak: The Importance of Independent Scrutiny Through the Inquest Process

02/06/2026

If you're making a will, you should avoid these 6 mistakes. 👇️

Having a will is one of the best ways to protect your loved ones.

But certain mistakes in your will can lead to family disagreements or instructions that can’t be carried out.

Our Wills and Probate team tell you what you should not include in your will: https://buff.ly/33g2fGh

Avoid will-writing mistakes that can lead to disputes. Our solicitors can help ensure your will reflects your wishes, protects your family and is legally valid.