MEET OUR PEOPLE

Our team of solicitor consists of specialists who are passionate about their fields. They bring their vast experience, creative solutions, and expert opinion to the table ensuring our services are 'par excellence'.

Muhammad Asim Suleman

Partner (LLB, LLM)

Mr Muhammad Asim Suleman is an experienced solicitor and has been managing varied complex legal matters, such as, but not limited to, civil litigation, immigration, human rights, employment, family and property law.

Mr Suleman before joining Lawfare Solicitors was a partner at Mayfair Solicitors for a period of 7 years. He derived strong client focus from multilingual capabilities and has a strong capacity to distil complicated issues into information readily understood by the layman. His reputation and standing as a passionate and capable lawyer are reinforced by the record of achievement as a partner of a
successful private practice since 2012.

He has managed and supervised residential and commercial conveyancing caseload ensuring excellent client care from initial instructions to post-completion, worked with teams, lenders, estate agents and local authorities across the conveyancing process. Since practising Immigration, Asim has gained extensive knowledge throughout the elements of Immigration Law having worked in various
departments including Asylum, Human Rights and Family Immigration.

He is also working closely with the member of the local community for the welfare of the people to help them socially and politically. He is a founding member of Hounslow Social and Political Organisation (HSPC) which was established with a core objective of serving the South Asian Community in Hounslow.

He loves sports and helped Hounslow Jamia Mosque to establish Cricket Club and with the support of ECB and Middlesex Cricket Club ran Chance to Shine and All-Star programs. He was awarded a special recognition award by Middlesex Cricket Club at Lords, the Home of Cricket.

Javed Zaman Akhunzada (Late)

Partner (LLB Hons)

Javed Zaman Akhunzada was a dedicated and founding partner at Lawfare Solicitors, during his professional career he developed strong ability to communicate effectively with people from a variety of social backgrounds and ethnic groups.

Having started his education and practice abroad in the prestigious International Islamic University of Pakistan Mr Akhunzada developed his career from a legal advisor to a Caseworker as an RFL and Office Manager in Mayfair Solicitors, a renowned law firm in the heart of Hounslow.

After gaining experience in his professional career expanding for more than 15 years, he joined hand with other partners in establishing Lawfare Solicitors in 2019. Mr Akhunzada was specialised in Nationality and Immigration Law, Family, Commercial Lease, Contract Law, and Civil Litigation.

Throughout his career, Javed represented clients successfully in a variety of courts of law. He well practiced in dealing with both national and international clientele.

Javed had always been passionate about serving and engaging in his community. In May 2017 he was elected as labour councillor from Bedfont Ward in 2019 he was elected as a Chief Whip in Labour Group. He was also a founding member of Hounslow Social and Political Committee, established to promote social welfare and political awareness in the local community.

Sadly on 29th November 2022, Mr Akhunzada left us due to sudden cardiac arrest. He leaves behind two beautiful daughters who take immense pride in their father's accomplishments. Mr. Akhunzada will forever hold a special place in the hearts of the Lawfare Solicitors team, his spirit resonating within our close-knit community.

Azhar Iqbal

Partner (LLB, LLM)

Mr Azhar Iqbal is an experienced and a top immigration, nationality and human rights lawyer. He completed his LLM in International Human Rights Law from Brunel University which reinforced his professional expertise in all types of immigration, nationality, asylum, human right cases whether they are related to domestic violence, protection claim, child care or sponsorship license and point bases system cases. 

Mr Iqbal has also worked in United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, (UNHCR), Islamabad as a Legal Coordinator and helped various communities in a humanitarian crisis. In working with UNHCR Mr Iqbal successfully completed various project within and outside Pakistan. The experience gained in UNHCR has helped him in undertaking variety of complex cases relating to immigration, human rights and nationality. 

Mr Iqbal has developed a reputation for managing complex and varied matters while ensuring client satisfaction is achieved throughout the process with successful outcome. Before joining hands with other partners in establishing Lawfare Solicitors, Mr Iqbal worked with Mayfair Solicitors for more than 10 years. 

Farzana Kosar

Solicitor (Conveyancing Executive), (LLB Hons)

Farzana leads on Property law for Lawfare Solicitors. She has specialised in residential and commercial issues since 2015 and has wide range of experience.

Farzana provides a friendly and professional service to all clients. She has established excellent working relationships with clients and third parties to ensure all property transactions are dealt with efficiently. Her areas of expertise are:


Sales and purchases of residential property;

 

  • property transfers including both freehold and leasehold;
  • leasehold extensions;
  • plot sales and purchases;
  • shared ownership property;
  • new build property.

 

Commercial Property;

 

  • Acting for both landlords and tenants
  • freehold and leasehold acquisitions 
  • disposals,
  • grant and renewal of business leases,
  • dealing with the assignment of existing leases and under leases

 

Farzana provides an efficient and thorough professional service to all clients. She prides herself on guiding those clients who are new to the property market through the process from start to finish as well as working with more experienced clients to meet their particular needs. Farzana understands that each transaction is different and personal to each client and relishes working with both clients

and agents to ensure that their expectations are fulfilled.


On a personal level, Farzana is a keen walker and enjoys spending time outdoors.

Sidra Qayyum

  Partner (LLB Hons)

Sidra brings a wealth of experience in various areas of law, including property (both commercial real estate and residential properties), probate law, and family law. She successfully completed her LLB (Hons) at Bedfordshire University and later achieved her LPC at Westminster University in 2014. Sidra began her legal career with training at Mayfair Solicitor, where she gained valuable expertise handling a range of complex cases.


After a career break of 5 years, Sidra joined forces with other partners to establish Lawfare Solicitors in 2021. Her primary focus involves handling diverse commercial and residential property transactions, covering a broad spectrum of legal matters.


In the realm of commercial transactions, Sidra's expertise includes:


Negotiating new commercial leases for both landlords and tenants.

Managing commercial lease assignments.

Facilitating commercial purchases and sales subject to existing tenancies.

Her involvement in residential properties encompasses:


Overseeing the sale of both freehold and leasehold properties.

Handling the purchase of freehold and leasehold properties.

Managing sales and purchases of new builds and plots.

In the field of probate work, Sidra is well-versed in the legal processes associated with managing a deceased individual's assets, including properties, finances, business shares, and possessions. She is adept at applying for a grant of probate.


Sidra's competence extends to family law matters, where she handles:


Divorce proceedings.

Negotiation and settlement of financial matters arising from divorce.

Child arrangements and custody cases.

Outside of office hours, Sidra finds joy in spending quality time with her two young sons and family

Ghulam Mehr Ali Shah

Litigation Paralegal

Ghulam Mehr is a dedicated Litigation Paralegal at Lawfare Solicitors, specialising in civil litigation, judicial review, immigration appeals, and family law. Called to the Bar at Inner Temple, he completed his Bar Training Course at the University of the West of England, holds an LL.B. from the University of London and a BSc (Honours) in Management Sciences from Lahore University of Management Sciences.


With extensive experience supporting the management of complex cases from inception to resolution, he has assisted in unlawful detention claims that achieved substantial outcomes and contributed to high-profile judicial reviews, including challenges in the Administrative Court and the Court of Appeal. His prior role as an Advocate in Pakistan honed his skills in contract, employment, and environmental disputes.

Hafiz Jamshaid Anwar

LLB, DTL, LLM

Mr. Hafiz Jamshaid Anwar is a qualified lawyer with over 10 years of professional legal practice experience in Pakistan. Throughout his career, he has served as panel legal counsel for leading financial institutions including Meezan Bank, Bank Alfalah and Samba Bank, and advised both corporate organisations and individual clients on a wide range of contentious and non-contentious matters.

He has substantial litigation experience before both lower courts and the High Courts in Pakistan and has dealt with complex civil, commercial and banking disputes. His broader background includes property matters, corporate advisory work, family litigation and taxation law.

Mr. Anwar subsequently completed his LLM in Financial Regulation and Compliance in the United Kingdom, strengthening his legal capability particularly within regulated financial environments.

Upon moving to the UK, he joined Lawfare Solicitors, where alongside continuing advisory and litigation support, he is increasingly focusing on UK immigration and UK property transactional work. His property practice now includes residential and commercial conveyancing, lease drafting and review, transfer of equity matters, charges/registration, wills drafting, succession matters and probate applications.

On the immigration side, he now regularly assists with PBS routes, skilled worker applications, spouse / family visa applications, nationality applications, human rights based claims as well as compliance support for businesses and sponsors.

Mr. Jamshaid brings a unique blend of cross-border legal exposure, dispute resolution background and commercial advisory skills, offering a practical, commercially aware and solutions focused approach to clients across both UK and Pakistan legal contexts.

Hadi Muhammad

Paralegal

Hadi is a Paralegal at Lawfare Solicitors and is currently pursuing his LLB Law degree at the University of Westminster. He assists the firm’s solicitors with a wide range of day-to-day legal and administrative tasks, ensuring that all matters are handled efficiently and with professionalism.

Hadi has a keen interest in Property Law, Civil Litigation, and Criminal Law, and plays an active role in supporting the team with legal research, document preparation, case management, and client communication. His dedication and attention to detail contribute to the smooth running of cases and the delivery of a high standard of client service.

He is passionate about advocacy and aspires to qualify as a Barrister in the future. Hadi is committed to developing his legal knowledge and practical experience, with a focus on achieving fair outcomes and upholding justice.

On a personal level, Hadi is enthusiastic about continuous learning and enjoys exploring new areas of law. Outside of work, he takes an active interest in current legal affairs and enjoys spending time with family and friends.

Stephanie D’Souza

Office Manager

Interested in our services?

Get in touch today for a FREE no obligation quote!