England’s new landlord registration service is due to begin rolling out from December 2026. Housing Director Manjinder Kaur Atwal says the real test will be enforcement — not simply whether landlords sign up. Read more: buff.ly/OebfZLR #HousingLaw #TenantRights

🏆 We're shortlisted! Duncan Lewis in the running for Administrative and Public Law Team of the Year at the Chambers UK Solicitor Awards 2026. A fantastic recognition of our Public Law team's courageous & high-impact work. Congratulations to everyone involved! 👏 #ChambersAwards

Living together for years doesn’t make you “common-law married”. Cohabiting couples do not automatically gain the same legal rights as married couples or civil partners. So how can you protect your position? Read more: buff.ly/V1VVmxj #FamilyLaw #Cohabitation

A five-star review for Hajra Fathima from our Immigration team, recognising her clear communication, professionalism and support throughout the client’s matter. Well done, Hajra! 👏 #ImmigrationLaw #FeedbackFriday

£70,000 in damages secured following unlawful Home Office detention. The High Court found our client’s continued immigration detention was maintained for an improper purpose rather than to facilitate removal. Read the case: buff.ly/GW1au0I #UnlawfulDetention #Immigration

🏆 We’re finalists! Duncan Lewis Solicitors has been shortlisted for Children’s Law Team of the Year at the LexisNexis Family Law Awards 2026. A fantastic recognition for our Family & Child Law team. 💙 Come on November! 🤞 @jpfamilylaw #FamilyLawAwards #FLA2026

Permission has been granted on all three grounds in our judicial review concerning an Afghan widow’s ARAP application. The challenge will now proceed to full consideration by the Court. Read the case: buff.ly/I4PDSZH #JudicialReview #ARAP

Duncan Lewis has been granted permission to challenge the decision to reduce the length of leave granted to refugees from 5 years to 30 months. The Court has ordered that the claim will be heard as soon as possible on or after 4 Nov. 2026, along with related cases. #PublicLaw

We’re pleased to welcome Matthew McConville, Head of Data Claims & Director of Actions Against Public Authorities. Matthew brings extensive experience in human rights, data protection and holding public authorities to account. Welcome Matthew! 👏 #HumanRights #DataProtection

When parents are in conflict, is the child's voice getting lost? Episode 23 of our Family Law Podcast explores the Child Focused Family Court Model and a more solution-focused approach to family disputes. Watch the clip 🎧 buff.ly/RSNrKha #FamilyLaw #FamilyCourt

Homelessness doesn't always start with an eviction notice. Sometimes, it starts with a rent increase. Amandeep Bains looks at rising rents in Birmingham, rent arrears and why getting help early matters. 🔗 buff.ly/bQYMWHT #HousingLaw #Birmingham #MidlandsHomelessness

A legal challenge brought by Duncan Lewis Solicitors against the Home Office's student visa restrictions has received widespread media coverage, including The Independent, Times Higher Education and The PIE News. 🔗 Read more: buff.ly/SHWw56K #PublicLaw #ImmigrationLaw

🌟 From Caseworker to Director. A decade of growth. We're celebrating Emily Reed and her 10 years at Duncan Lewis Solicitors. 🎉 Emily expressed: 💬 "The children and families I represent have always been my biggest motivation." 🔗 Read more: buff.ly/7DtYnAt

A £460,000 estate was at risk after a later will was found to be invalid. Following a three-day trial, Duncan Lewis successfully established the validity of an earlier will, ensuring the deceased's wishes were upheld. #Probate #WillDisputes #Litigation

An urgent High Court injunction secured by Duncan Lewis Solicitors prevented the removal of a vulnerable client from the UK just 1 day before deportation. The client was released from detention and their asylum claim will now be considered in the UK. #ImmigrationLaw #CaseSuccess