Ravi Mahey
UK Guide 2025
Band 2 : Family/Children Law: Public Law Matters
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About
Provided by Ravi Mahey
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Ravi Mahey is a Director of Family and Child Care at Duncan Lewis Solicitors. She is a Solicitor-Advocate and specialises and litigates in all areas of children law, in particular public law cases where she acts for children themselves through their guardians, in addition to representing parents in adoption and child abduction matters. She has developed a niche specialism in acting for cases involving forced marriages, abandoned spouses, honour based violence, and FGM. She has also been involved in a number of complex medical cases involving allegations of ‘baby shaking’, non-accidental injuries, attempted murder and factitious illness syndrome. Ravi has been instrumental in running a variety of pro bono clinics, collaborating with Women's Aid, Fathers Groups, MENCAP, the national FGM clinic, working alongside FORWARD and Infringement. Ravi has over 17 years’ experience in child law and has been a member of the Children Panel since 2011.
Career
Duncan Lewis Solicitors (2014 - present)
Professional Memberships
Member of The Law Society Children Panel
Member of Resolution
Member of the Association of Lawyers for Children
Associate Member of Nagalro
Executive Council Member of Sikhs in Law
Charity Trustee for Not Beyond Redemption
Mentor for Women High Up
Chambers Review
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Ravi Mahey is a solicitor advocate who has notable expertise across a range of public law matters including care proceedings and adoption. She frequently represents both children and parents in matters that involve sensitive cultural aspects or complex medical evidence.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Ravi always keeps the child in mind, ensuring the child’s best interest is at the forefront of every hearing. She is very assertive and I am impressed at how she advocates for children in court."
"She is incredibly hard-working, is always fully on top of the law and has an eye for detail."
"Ravi is a great person and an incredible lawyer."
"Ravi is a strong advocate who is very client-focused."
"Ravi always keeps the child in mind, ensuring the child’s best interest is at the forefront of every hearing. She is very assertive and I am impressed at how she advocates for children in court."
"She is incredibly hard-working, is always fully on top of the law and has an eye for detail."
"Ravi is a great person and an incredible lawyer."
"Ravi is a strong advocate who is very client-focused."
