Civil Liberties & Human Rights
UK Guide 2025 : UK-wide
Band 4
Email address
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033 3772 0409About
Provided by Duncan Lewis Solicitors
The Duncan Lewis Civil Liberties and Human Rights department, based across England and Wales, are specialists in judicial review claimant matters and have extensive experience in publicly funded (legal aid) civil liberties public inquiry work and challenging human rights violations caused by unlawful policy and decisions. The team assists vulnerable and marginalised clients nationwide such as LGBTQ+, victims of torture / trafficking, victims of domestic abuse, detainees under the Immigration Acts, unaccompanied asylum-seeking minors and those with mental health conditions. They routinely appear before the higher domestic courts including the Court of Appeal and Supreme Court.
The department has an expanded international public law presence, previously developing litigation challenges to UK government practices in Libya, Eritrea and Rwanda, taking on and attaining successful outcomes.
The department is led by directors who are experts in their field. The majority of the team are accredited at Level 2 or Level 3 of the Law Society’s Immigration and Asylum Scheme; many of which are recognised industry award-winners that lead cases that change both policy and law.
Chambers Review
Duncan Lewis Solicitors is highly regarded for its specialist human rights practice which is predominantly focused on immigration issues. The firm frequently represents individuals in complex judicial reviews and cases challenging unlawful detention. It also acts for organisations such as charities and NGOs.
Work Highlights
- Duncan Lewis Solicitors represented the lead claimants in the Rwanda litigation before the Supreme Court.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Duncan Lewis solicitors consistently provide high-quality client care and prepare complex matters with the required skill and expertise."
"They have a hit squad of solicitors who spend their time on some of the most complex policy challenges. They have real expertise in immigration detention."
"Duncan Lewis Solicitors are just exceptional."
"Duncan Lewis solicitors consistently provide high-quality client care and prepare complex matters with the required skill and expertise."
"They have a hit squad of solicitors who spend their time on some of the most complex policy challenges. They have real expertise in immigration detention."
"Duncan Lewis Solicitors are just exceptional."
Notable Practitioners
Toufique Hossain is a director of public law at Duncan Lewis Solicitors. He focuses his practice on high-profile strategic litigation that challenges unlawful policies and practices.
"Toufique has superb tactical awareness, making sure non-nationals have human rights protection and access to the rule of law. He is a true force of nature."
"He is a very good strategic litigator and has very good judgement. He is extremely committed."
"He is a phenomenal facilitator."