Duncan Lewis

Duncan Lewis Solicitors is a national law firm established in 1998, providing legal services to both corporate entities and private individuals across more than 25 areas of law. The firm is headquartered in the City of London and operates from offices located throughout London and across England and Wales. Duncan Lewis is recognised by independent legal directories such as The Legal 500 and Chambers & Partners UK as a top-tier law firm, and has been listed among The Times 200 Best Law Firms. The firm serves as the largest provider of publicly funded (legal aid) services in the UK, demonstrating a commitment to representing vulnerable individuals in society.

Duncan Lewis's legal expertise spans a broad spectrum, including Actions against Public Authorities, Commercial & Company, Child Care, Civil Liberties & Human Rights, Civil Litigation, Clinical Negligence, Court of Protection, Crime, Cross-Border Disputes, Education Law, Employment, Family, High Net-Worth Divorce, Housing, Immigration, Personal Injury, Public Law, and Wills & Probate. The firm's solicitors are regulated by The Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) and aim to provide accessible and professional legal services. Duncan Lewis offers extensive expertise in various legal matters, with niche specialisms in areas such as Islamic law, Actions against the Police, and Inquests. The firm's Commercial & Company department advises on matters including Banking & Finance, Company & Commercial, Commercial Litigation & Disputes, and Commercial Property Services.

Its Family department is one of the largest in the country, with solicitors accredited in Children Law and Family Law, handling complex divorce, financial matrimonial matters, and representing domestic abuse victims. The Public Law department is recognised for challenging government policies and handles cases in immigration, asylum, education, mental health, environment, and planning. In relation to student accommodation, Duncan Lewis's Housing department provides legal guidance for both tenants and landlords on issues arising with local housing authorities, housing applications, ownership, and repairs. The firm has experience representing students in disputes concerning substandard living conditions in student accommodation, including cases of disrepair, lack of heating or drinking water, and other issues impacting health and academic performance.

The Housing team specialises in social housing proceedings, including reviews, appeals, and judicial review relating to homelessness, disrepair, and unlawful eviction claims. Furthermore, under its Business and Private Immigration services, Duncan Lewis assists educational institutions with Student Sponsorship Licence applications, ensuring compliance with sponsorship duties for international students. The firm operates with a foundation built upon principles of commitment, communication, confidentiality, and courtesy, striving to provide a high standard of client care. Duncan Lewis holds industry quality marks such as Law Society Lexcel Excellence in Practice Management and Client Care accreditation, and the Investors in People Gold Standard.

The firm also maintains ISO 27001 and Cyber Essentials Plus certifications, demonstrating its approach to data protection and cyber security.