NLS SOLICITORS - Key Persons


Alex Brown

Job Titles:
  • Accounts Assistant
  • Member of the Administration Team
  • Accounts Assistant / Newport
  • Administration Team
I have been working in NLS since Feb 2020, initially starting as an Administration Assistant. I have now moved on to a new role as Accounts Assistant and I am enjoying learning and progressing in the role.

Farhin Qayum

Job Titles:
  • Casework Assistant / Cardiff
I am an LLB Law graduate, I earned my degree from the University of South Wales in 2015. After completing my studies, I gained legal experience from insurance & conveyancing firms before joining NLS Solicitors 3 years ago. I am accredited by the law society as a level 1 Casework Assistant accredited under the Law Society Immigration and Asylum Scheme, and I am currently preparing for my level 2 accreditation. At NLS Solicitors, I deal with a variety of Immigration and Asylum matters both private and legal aid. Outside work, I like travelling and I enjoy quality time with my family. I am a proud mother to a beautiful girl.

Keavy Evans

Job Titles:
  • Administration Team
  • Casework Support Assistant / Newport / Bristol

Lauren Evans

Job Titles:
  • Senior Caseworker / Newport
I am a Level 2, Senior Caseworker under the Law Society Immigration and Asylum Accreditation Scheme and have expertise in entry clearance, family reunion, leave to remain, settlement and citizenship applications. I also deal with asylum matters at both application and tribunal levels. I am organised and pride myself on paying close attention to detail.

Louise Fenney

Job Titles:
  • Partner
  • Solicitor
Specialising in Immigration and Asylum matters, I am accredited to Level 2 Supervisor of the Immigration and Asylum Accreditation Scheme. I am very pleased to have been named as a Recommended Lawyer in Legal 500 2019.

Lyndsey Gaza

Job Titles:
  • Administration Assistant
With 12 years of experience working in Administration under my belt, I pride myself on providing the best customer service I can, ensuring your visit to our office is warm and welcoming and your needs are meet to the best of my ability.

Mandy Gould

Job Titles:
  • Solicitor / Senior Caseworker / Cardiff
  • Solicitors
I am a qualified Solicitor and Supervising Senior Caseworker accredited under the Law Society Immigration and Asylum Scheme. I obtained my degree in Law and French at Cardiff University in 2010. I have extensive experience dealing with asylum and immigration matters and regularly provide representation at the Immigration and Asylum Tribunal.

Nicola Harris

Job Titles:
  • Administration Assistant
  • Administration Assistant / Cardiff
  • Administration Team

Patrick Howe

Job Titles:
  • Senior Caseworker / Newport / Bristol
I am a qualified Level 2 Supervising Senior Caseworker under the Law Society Immigration and Asylum Accreditation Scheme. I have 9 years experience in asylum, immigration, deportation and EU law and offer a wide knowledge about all areas above.

Sarah Herbert

Job Titles:
  • Administration Assistant
  • Administration Assistant / Swansea
  • Administration Team

Shahnaz Nowaparast

Job Titles:
  • Partner
  • Solicitor
I am a Level 2 Accredited Supervisor under the Law Society Immigration and Asylum Accreditation Scheme. I specialise in Asylum, Immigration and Human Rights. I have excellent knowledge and expertise in this area of law. I was named as a recommended lawyer in the 2017 edition of the legal 500. I regularly represent clients before the Immigration and Asylum Chamber in both the First Tier and Upper Tribunal. I have vast practice in lodging applications for Judicial Review, including applications for interim relief such as urgent injunctions.

Shakira Thomas

Job Titles:
  • Administration Team
  • Casework Support Assistant / Swansea
After an enjoyable 6 years working in retail, I decided I was ready for a new challenge and wanted to find a long-term career. I have been working at NLS for 2 years. After starting as an Administration Assistant I am now enjoying learning new things and developing new skills as a Casework Support Assistant. I love travelling in my free time and I am interested in learning about different cultures and religions.

Sohail Ibrahim

Job Titles:
  • Solicitor / Senior Caseworker / Swansea
  • Solicitors
I am an Immigration Solicitor accredited under the Law Society Immigration and Asylum Scheme as a level 2 Supervising Senior Caseworker. I have a wealth of knowledge, experience and advise on all complex matters relating to UK immigration, asylum, deportation, domestic violence and EU Law. I have experience in all entry clearance applications and in-country applications relating to Family Life, Discretionary Leave, Citizenship, Tier 2, Tier 4 and settlement applications.

Sue Evans

Job Titles:
  • Partner
  • Practice Manager
I am an experienced administrator and qualified book-keeper who has worked within the legal sector for approximately 16 years. I am a fellow of the International Association of Book-keepers and a member of the Institute of Legal Finance and Management. I became a member of the Institute of Leadership and Management after passing the ILM Level 2 Award in Leadership & Team Skills in September 2017 I began my career in banking and then moved into administration and book-keeping following the birth of my first child. I have managed offices and practiced book-keeping for the last 24 years including setting up and successfully running my own book-keeping business. In my previous employment I worked as the office and accounts manager for over 5 years. I was born and raised in Oxford and moved to Wales with my family 20 years ago. I am a proud mother of three, all of whom have now fled the nest. I also have one small granddaughter who consumes most of my spare time. However, if I do get a quiet moment I enjoy reading and silence!

Zakiya Miah

Job Titles:
  • Solicitor / Trainee Caseworker / Swansea
  • Solicitors
I have over 3 years of knowledge and experience in dealing with a wide range of private immigration matters, ranging from entry clearance applications, Judicial review, and preparing for in-country appeal matters. At present I am training towards gaining accreditation under the IAAS.

Zeshan Sadiq

Job Titles:
  • Solicitor / Senior Caseworker / Cardiff
  • Solicitors
I am an Immigration Solicitor and am an accredited Level 2 Senior Caseworker under the Law Society scheme. I joined the team at NLS Solicitors in July 2019.