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Akeel M. Khan

Personal Information

  • Position: Partner
  • Email: a.khan@smksolicitors.co.uk
  • Education: LL.B (Hons)
  • Admitted to the Roll of Solicitors 2016
  • Postgraduate Diploma in Professional Legal Practice
  • Expertise:
  • Personal Immigration
  • Business Immigration
  • Family (Divorce)
  • Family (Children)
  • Membership Immigration Law Practitioners’ Association

Akeel has strong background in immigration and family law. He obtained his law degree from Staffordshire University, followed by his completion of the Legal Practice Course in 2014, where he earned recognition for his exceptional performance in Civil Litigation and Dispute Resolution, receiving the prize for the “best overall performance.”

Akeel’s passion lies in all areas of immigration law, and he has developed a particular interest in public law, specifically judicial review cases, having successfully challenged decisions of public authorities. With his strong legal drafting skills and comprehensive understanding of the law, he garners appreciation from both courts and tribunals. Akeel regularly handles complex immigration matters that involve human rights considerations, ensuring the best possible outcomes for his clients.

In addition to his immigration practice, Akeel handles family law cases, specialising in divorce, financial matters, and children disputes.

Akeel’s expertise extends beyond individual and family-focused matters to business and corporate immigration. Examples of his business immigration work include advising:

  1. A Thailand-based packaging solutions company listed on the Thailand Stock Exchange. Akeel guided them through their international corporate structure and facilitated the transfer of employees from their Thai headquarters to their subsidiaries in the United Kingdom.
  2. A UK-based cybersecurity and telecommunications company in sponsoring skilled workers from the United States, India, and New Zealand. This assistance has been instrumental in the digital technology, cybersecurity, and marketing sectors.
  3. A major UK-based restaurant franchise in obtaining a Sponsor Licence and recruiting skilled workers from various locations within the UK and abroad.

Whether you require expert representation in immigration matters, complex family law cases, or corporate immigration issues, Akeel is equipped with the expertise and dedication to guide you through every step of the legal process.

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