…he went on to complete his Legal Practice Course in 2011 and was admitted as a Solicitor of the Supreme Court of England and Wales in 2014.

Yasar’s impressive career saw him begin work in the immigration field where he obtained over 12 years of valuable experience in both the legal field and client care. His knowledge of the law and stellar case preparation has led to his involvement in important country guidance cases in the Upper Tribunal and Court of Appeal where some of the most important and compelling cases are heard. He has extensive experience in all areas of immigration law including entry clearance, asylum, deportation, the Points-Based System (PBS), indefinite leave to remain (settlement), applications under the EU Settlement Scheme and much more. In addition to work in the Court of Appeal and Upper Tribunal, Yasar has in depth experience and knowledge of applications for permission to bring judicial review proceedings against Home Office and government decisions.

In addition to being a director and founding partner of the firm, Yasar is also the Compliance Officer for Finance and Administration.

Languages spoken:
1. English;
2. Urdu;
3. Punjabi;
4. Hindi;
5. Pothwari.

Hobbies
Outside of the office and away from the legal world, Yasar loves travelling, football, reading and spending quality time with his family.

…went to complete his Legal Practice Course in 2010 and qualified as a solicitor in 2014.

Abid also has extensive experience in all of SMA’s practice areas and in particular in asylum, human trafficking, protection, human rights and nationality law. Abid’s strong and extremely thorough case preparation mean his clients are always putting forward their strongest case when making applications to the Home Office are challenging a decision in the First-Tier Tribunal or Upper Tribunal.

Languages spoken:
1. English;
2. Urdu;
3. Punjabi.

Hobbies
Outside of the office and away from the legal world, Abid is a keen runner, enjoys playing football, travelling and spending quality time with his family.

…Fatjona’s journey in the immigration field is driven by a passion for helping individuals navigate Immigration laws and regulations.

Fatjona specialises in providing expert guidance and support to clients, ensuring their cases are handled with the utmost care and professionalism. Fatjona is committed to providing exceptional service and support to all her clients, ensuring their immigration journeys are as smooth and successful as possible.

Outside of her professional life Fatjona enjoys immersing herself in the world of books and exploring new places.
Fatjona is fluent in Albanian and English.

Contact Fatjona – jona@smalaw.co.uk 0208 951 9959

…Layla is a Law graduate and has also completed her Legal Practice Course and LLM at University of West London.

Throughout her time at SMA Solicitors, she has developed new skills and is an imperative member of the team.

Layla is a dedicated and detailed-oriented caseworker with nearly 3 years of experience in the immigration field. Layla works across all immigration areas with a focus on all types of visa applications. She is known for her strong organisational and excellent communication skills.

Layla is fluent is Arabic and English, which helps her communicate effectively with a wide range of clients.
Outside of work, Layla enjoys going for long walks and she also enjoys spending time with family and friends.

Contact Layla – layla@smalaw.co.uk 0208 951 9959

… Her academic foundation has equipped her with the knowledge required for her role as a paralegal.

Aleena is passionate about immigration law and aspires to build a career in this field. Her interest in helping individuals navigate the complexities of immigration regulations motivates her to deliver exceptional legal support and pursue further specialisation in this area.

Aleena is fluent in Urdu, Punjabi, English and Hindi which enables her to effectively communicate with a diverse clientele.

Outside of her professional life, Aleena is an avid reader and an enthusiastic traveller.

Contact Aleena – aleena@smalaw.co.uk 0208 951 9959

Sahar went on to complete her Legal Practise Course of England and Wales in 2023. She has a strong academic background and a keen interest in immigration law. Sahar is dedicated to supporting our legal team in delivering excellent service to our clients. Her role includes, but is not limited to, case preparation, managing legal documentation and using legal software and databases.

Sahar is fluent in English and can understand and speak conversational Urdu, Hindi and Pothwari. Outside of her professional life, Sahar enjoys taking long walks in nature, reading and travelling.

Contact Sahar – sahar@smalaw.co.uk 0208 951 9959