Qualified in 2013
Sima specialises in immigration, nationality and asylum but also has a strong civil practice. She's known for being a strong advocate, and her submissions are often referred to as forceful and persuasive.
She gives realistic and practical advice from the outset but it not afraid to face a challenge. She has extensive experience of proceedings at all levels up to the Court of Appeal with leading Counsel.
Immigration, Nationality & Asylum
Sima has a strong specialist Immigration law practice involving asylum, immigration and nationality work ranging from first instance adjudication level right up to the Court of Appeal.
Her expertise covers both visa applications and immigration appeals involving the Points Based System applications. Her field of expertise also covers human rights, EU free movement legislation, immigration detention, deportation, illegal working and British citizenship.
Sima has experience of judicial review work and has drafted grounds for reconsideration to the Tribunal. She also has experience of applying for emergency injunctions to duty High Court Judges over the telephone and has drafted grounds.
Languages
Sima is able to speak a variety of languages fluently, such as Urdu and Punjabi. She is able to conduct client conferences and phone calls in these languages and regularly does so.
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