MTG SOLICITORS - Key Persons
Job Titles:
- Consultant
- Legal Executive
- Fellow of the Chartered Institute
Anita Anthony is a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Legal Executives and has worked in the legal profession for over 25 years. During the course of her career, Anita achieved partnership status at her previous firm and in 2012 and was shortlisted for The Lawyer Awards for Partner of the Year. Anita now works within our team of experts in the Family department as a Consultant.
Anita specialises in Children Act cases, both Public and Private as well as Domestic Violence. She has forged an excellent working relationship with Uxbridge Independent Domestic Violence Advocates (IDVA). Hillingdon and Ealing Local Authorities as well as other Agencies such as Hestia, CAFCASS, Children's Centres and DASH (Disability Association Hillingdon). She has a sensitive and caring approach to her cases and prides herself in her negotiating skills and the good rapport she has with other professionals within the legal profession. She works quickly and efficiently and in most cases can secure emergency orders within 24-48 hours based on the working week.
Anita has a passion for her work and has over the years conducted a number of seminars to update other professionals on Family Law and changes to the criteria for Legal Aid.
Job Titles:
- Accounts Manager
- Accounts
Eglal joined the firm in April 2021 as a Paralegal and was swiftly promoted as a Trainee Solicitor. She is currently in the Housing Department. Her experience includes homelessness, dealing with pre-action litigation matters, time sensitive reviews/appeals, unlawful evictions, landlord/tenant disputes, rights to succession, possession claims and disrepair. Eglal helps clients under legal aid and privately.
Prior to joining the firm, Eglal was a Generalist Adviser at the Citizens Advice assisting clients in other areas of law such as welfare benefit rights/appeals, debt, employment, consumer, family (DV), wills/probate, LPAs and housing. Eglal was also a Paralegal in Lambeth Council's legal department dealing with SARs under Data Protection/GDPR and FOIA laws. She also worked closely with the Principal/Senior Lawyers and the Director of Social Services on a public inquiry which investigated historic child sexual abuse in Lambeth Children's homes (Independent Inquiry into Child Sexual Abuse - IICSA).
Eglal takes part in pro bono sessions and is able to empathise with clients who are dealing with difficult and stressful situations when they approach us for legal advice.
Languages: Arabic (fluent)
Job Titles:
- Solicitor
- Solicitor Advocate
Gayathri qualified in 2007 and specialises in criminal defence work.
She has obtained her Duty Solicitor status and has particular experience in cases involving multiple defendants. Her criminal practice ranges from representing clients charged with low level offences in the Magistrates Court, to representing those in the Crown Court charged with serious offences, such as Murder, Rape, Kidnap and Money Laundering.
Gayathri is known for her intellect, quick thinking and attention to detail. Her passion for getting the right result for her clients is evident and she is known to have an excellent manner with her clients. Her dedication to her clients means that much of her work comes from recommendations from existing or previous clients.
She is a skilled advocate and represents her clients at the Police station, Magistrates Court and through to the Crown Court (where experienced Counsel are instructed).
Warmly regarded by her peers, Gayathri leaves no stone unturned in the defence of her clients. She is a hard-working solicitor and is highly praised for her strategic thinking of cases and judgment.
Gayathri is regularly instructed on both legally aided and private cases.
Haya is a Solicitor in the Family, Personal Injury, Probate and Litigation departments at MTG Solicitors. She joined MTG Solicitors in October 2018 as a paralegal and was swiftly promoted as a trainee solicitor, qualifying in 2021.
Haya has experience advising on personal injury claims and chances of success, divorce and matrimonial financial matters, applications for transfer of tenancy and various litigation matters.
Job Titles:
- Managing Partner
- Senior / Managing Partner
As Senior and Managing Partner, Malik has remained a "tour de force" within the firm with a background of over 18 years experience in property law.
Malik has overall responsibility for the direction and strategies of the practice, with particular emphasis on finance and compliance. Setting direction is not an easy task, so Malik will relish an opportunity to sit and discuss progression with teams and individuals.
Job Titles:
- Consultant
- Legal Executive
- Fellow of CILEX
- Fellow of the Chartered Institute
Maria is a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Legal Executives (CILEX) and joined our team of experts as a consultant in the Family Law department. Her areas of expertise include all aspects of domestic violence matters as well as extensive experience dealing with Children Act proceedings involving residence and contact (now known as Child Arrangements Orders). Maria has experience in obtaining or defending Specific Issue Orders and Prohibited Steps Orders.
Maria also has experience in public child protection matters representing parents in Public Law cases with a focus on care cases. Maria has worked on a wide range of childcare matters from Local Authority initial investigations through to care proceedings. Further, she has also dealt with cases involving applications to remove children from the jurisdiction for the purposes of a holiday, as well as permanent removal where international relocation is being considered. Maria's experience also includes dealing with complex child abduction matters.
Maria has been a Fellow of CILEX since 2000 and has a wealth of experience dealing with all aspects of domestic violence. Maria has been awarded by the Domestic Violence Unit for being dedicated and going the extra mile for clients. Having previously worked for IBB solicitors based in Uxbridge for many years, Maria has an excellent working relationship with many agencies in the local area. She is well known for her client care and confidentiality working efficiently, prioritising emergency proceedings.
Najeeb joined MTG Solicitors in May 2022 to work directly with the head of the crime department, Mr Grover and then started his period of recognised training as a trainee solicitor in December 2022 in the crime department.
Najeeb has appreciated a variety of work; from handling Magistrates cases such as compiling briefs, to undertaking Crown Court preparation in the many different stages in the run up to trial and sentence.
Najeeb is experienced in the preparation of Magistrates trial cases and taking instructions from clients at prisons.
Najeeb is in the midst of completing his Police Station Accreditation. Acting as a probationary representative he will give you independent and confidential advice which is suited to you.
As part of his role, Najeeb has valued working together with a number of professionals, liaising with clients and Counsel whilst ensuring that the client's objectives and knowledge to their case remains at the forefront. Najeeb is determined to offer a professional and pleasant service to all clients.
Qualifications:
ACADEMIC
Job Titles:
- Partner / Head of Crime Department
Job Titles:
- Trainee Solicitor
- Paralegal
Mudassar Saleem is a Paralegal in the housing department, joining MTG Solicitors in January 2019.
Mudassar's experience in Housing includes matters relating to homelessness, possession claims, reviewing decisions against the council, landlord/tenant disputes and disrepair.
Mudassar is also undertaking in the LPC part-time at BPP University and is due to complete his studies 2020.
Languages: Urdu
Muneeb joined MTG Solicitors as a Paralegal in the Housing department in 2007. Having qualified as a Solicitor in 2011, he advanced to become the head of the largest department in the firm. Thereafter, Muneeb became Partner at the firm in 2016.
He has specialised in Housing Law and has represented tenants, lessees and various London local authorities. He has a particular interest in possession, homelessness, disrepair, unlawful eviction, injunctions and anti-social behaviour cases. He has a passion to help the most vulnerable in society and has considerable experience in all landlord and tenant matters.
Muneeb's constant persistence in dealing with his client's issues is well known, often dealing with multiple and complex matters at any one time. He has become a seasoned solicitor and experienced advocate, participating in the duty solicitor scheme on ‘possession days' at Uxbridge and Brentford County Court. Muneeb also has a wealth of experience in Judicial Review proceedings of decisions by public bodies in the High Court. He is committed to assisting the underprivileged in the community and thrives on achieving the best possible outcomes for his clients.
Languages: Punjabi and Urdu
Osman specialises in Housing Law and has many years of experience in the area. He undertakes a wide range of Housing cases including rent and other possession cases, succession, disrepair, unlawful eviction, homelessness internal s202 reviews and s204 county court appeals. He has also successfully applied for Judicial Reviews against the London Boroughs of Hillingdon and Ealing amongst other boroughs, including out of hours applications to the High Court. He has an in-depth knowledge of the developments in Housing Law and has acted for a vulnerable client challenging the Council's decision to seek possession on a ‘flexible' tenancy. Osman has also acted for private client's and has proficiency in representing both the vulnerable young and elderly people, as well as families requiring support and accommodation from social services. He also has skills in assisting families with no recourse to public funds to obtain support. His eagerness in supporting the vulnerable members of society is well known when challenging children and adult assessments eligibility criteria and provision for services.
Having gained in-depth knowledge of Welfare Benefits, Osman has assisted clients with reviews, appeals and disputes against decisions made by the Jobcentre Plus, Tax Credits Office and Housing Benefit / Council Tax Benefit departments. Osman has worked on challenging failed medical assessments, benefit fraud and overpayments of benefits. He has been successful in challenging benefit decisions in a First-Tier Tribunal and appealing the same to the Upper Tribunal.
Osman attends and advises monthly pro-bono sessions at local Citizen Advice Bureau's.
Parminder became a Partner at the firm early in her career due to her exceptional diligence and industrious contribution towards the firm's overall growth. She has since headed the Family Law and Civil Litigation Department, and more recently for the Personal Injury department.
Parminder is an energised and dynamic Solicitor and has been instrumental in shaping the way forward within the firm at various levels. With her amenable nature, she has formed unique relationships with local community organisations and can easily adapt to high net worth clients.
With an inexhaustible resourcefulness to decipher complex legal matters into simple and manageable actions, Parminder enables her clients to have a distinct perspective into the matter allowing them to make an informed and well measured decision, which is often the key to many successful legal cases. She has many successful cases to her name from the County Court level to the High Court and continues to be instructed on innumerable matters that require her very unique skill set, through existing and loyal client referrals.
With over 15 years of experience in providing specialist advice and expert legal representation in all aspects of both family and civil litigation, she is renowned as a formidable solicitor, who will make every effort to reach fair and mutually beneficial settlements before starting any court proceeding. Parminder has vast experience in dealing with complex financial matters.
No legal matter is the same for her; preferring to tailor and meet the client needs is essential for any positive outcome, enabling her to achieve the best commercial and principled outcome for all her clients. Parminder often lectures at various partner organisations, bringing them up to speed in terms of any changes in the law.
Languages: Punjabi and Hindi
PARMINDER KAUR MATTOO is listed as a Leading Lawyer by Wiselaw
Job Titles:
- Receptionist
- Support Staff
Ranjeeta joined the firm in April 2020, after qualifying as a Solicitor in 2016. She has experience in working on a range of immigration, family, and litigation matters. In particular, she has experience assisting clients with:
Job Titles:
- Solicitor
- Mr Cuzmin 's Solicitor
Rupinder joined the firm in September 2010, practicing in the areas of Immigration, Human Rights, Public and Family Law. She became head of the Immigration and Public Law (for immigration matters) departments in November 2013. Rupinder continues to practice Family Law due to the significant overlap with Immigration work.
Rupinder provides invaluable and strategic advice on a broad range of Immigration matters. She has expertise in a range of applications including applications made under Tiers 1 - 5 of the Points Based System, settlement applications, spouse visas, visit visas, Human Right applications, statutory appeals and judicial reviews of increasing complexity. She has represented clients in cases before the First Tier and Upper Tribunal, the Administrative Court, the Court of Appeal, the Supreme Court and the European Court of Justice. Rupinder also has experience in assisting individuals detained at airports and detention centres, often successfully securing bail for them, as well as clients facing deportation.
The Family Law work Rupinder undertakes includes Annulments, Divorce, Child Abduction, Children Act and Financial Proceedings. She has represented clients successfully in the Family Courts for Child Arrangement Orders as well as assisting high net worth clients. She has also successfully represented clients in the High Court in complex Hague Convention cases for children who have either been abducted or been made a Ward of the Court.
Rupinder is able to analyse and assimilate information quickly and accurately. She has an inherent ability to identify the key issues underlying any legal matter and will either strengthen or defend the legal basis of a case from the outset. Her tenacious and persuasive style regularly leads to a successful outcome. Rupinder has a strong rapport with clients and is clear and concise when advising on complex areas of law and ensures her clients are able to understand what is said. She is helpful and professional at all times and has a reputation for pursuing a client's case in a proportionate and compassionate manner.
Rupinder has several reported and broadcasted cases.
Job Titles:
- Secretary of State for the Home Department IA / 29909 / 2013
Zaynab is a trainee solicitor who joined the firm in October 2020. She is currently in the conveyancing department assisting the managing partner of the firm.