Our Team

Sasuie Abbas Leghari is the Founder and Director at Sindhu & Partners and a qualified solicitor with over a decade of experience in UK immigration and asylum law. She specialises in complex asylum, human rights, detention and deportation matters, with a particular focus on representing vulnerable individuals, including refugees, unaccompanied minors and clients with complex protection needs.

She established the firm in 2015 with a commitment to delivering honest, high-quality and client-focused immigration advice, underpinned by technical legal expertise and a longstanding commitment to access to justice. Her approach is informed by extensive experience across private practice, tribunal advocacy and international human rights work.

Sasuie began her legal career at Fadiga & Co. Solicitors, where she progressed from intern to IAA Level 3 Immigration Caseworker. She subsequently completed her training contract at FR Solicitors, gaining experience in private immigration, asylum, appeals and human rights law. She has also served as a UN Officer with the Islamic Human Rights Commission and worked with Bail for Immigration Detainees (BID), supporting individuals held in immigration detention.

She has represented clients before the First-tier Tribunal and Upper Tribunal across a broad range of asylum, detention and human rights appeals. Her work frequently involves complex matters concerning vulnerability, credibility, trauma and mental health within the immigration system.

Key areas of expertise include:

• Asylum and protection claims
• Human rights applications and appeals
• Deportation and detention matters
• First-tier and Upper Tribunal appeals
• Vulnerability-based and trauma-informed immigration cases

Selected experience includes:

• Representing clients in complex asylum appeals involving credibility and protection-based claims
• Acting in detention and bail matters involving unlawful or prolonged immigration detention
• Advising vulnerable clients, including unaccompanied minors and survivors of trauma, on complex human rights applications
• Representing clients in high-value appeals before the First-tier and Upper Tribunal

Sasuie holds an LLB (Hons) from the University of Kent, a Bar Vocational Studies (BVS) qualification from the University of the West of England, a Master's degree from King's College London, the Legal Practice Course (LPC) from the University of Westminster, and a Diploma in International Human Rights from the University of Oxford. She is admitted as a Solicitor of England and Wales, regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA), and is also accredited as an Immigration Advice Authority (IAA) Level 3 Immigration Caseworker.

She is a member of the Association of Muslim Lawyers, the Association of Sri Lankan Lawyers in the UK, the International Sindhi Women Organisation, the British Pakistani Society, Women in Refugee Law, and the Society of Asian Lawyers.

Khalid Subhan is the Co-Founder and Accounting Director, leading the firm's accounting function and providing strategic financial oversight to support its continued growth and long-term success. Working closely with the senior leadership team, he helps shape the firm's financial strategy, supports commercial decision-making and ensures the business maintains the highest possible standards. Since co-founding the firm in 2015, he has played a key role in supporting its growth and ensuring the delivery of efficient, client-focused legal services.

With a strong background in accounting and business management, Khalid advises on financial planning, corporate structuring and business performance. He works with business owners, entrepreneurs and corporate clients to help them make informed financial decisions, identify opportunities for growth and develop commercially sustainable solutions tailored to their objectives.

Key areas of expertise include:

• Strategic financial planning
• Business advisory and commercial strategy
• Corporate finance and business growth
• Client relationship management

Selected experience includes:

• Co-founding Sindhu & Partners and supporting its growth since 2015
• Advising business owners and entrepreneurs on financial strategy, business growth and long-term planning.
• Working with senior leadership to develop financial strategies that support sustainable business growth.
• Ensuring full compliance with UKVI financial requirements to maintain high standards of governance and regulatory compliance.

Khalid holds a BSc (Hons) in Applied Accountancy and an MBA from the University of Sunderland. He is an AAT Licensed Accountant, an FCCA (Fellow of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants) and an FMVA® (Financial Modeling & Valuation Analyst) professional.

Sohni Leghari is the Financial Controller at Sindhu & Partners, responsible for overseeing the firm's financial operations, reporting and financial control framework. With more than a decade of experience in finance and accounting, she ensures the firm's financial processes are accurate, efficient and supported by robust internal controls.

Sohni oversees financial reporting, budgeting, cash flow management and management accounts, ensuring timely and reliable financial information is available to support the firm's day-to-day operations. She is responsible for maintaining strong financial governance, enhancing internal financial systems and ensuring the firm's financial records and reporting processes meet the highest professional standards.

Recognised for her meticulous approach and attention to detail, Sohni has extensive experience improving financial controls, streamlining reporting processes and strengthening operational efficiency. Throughout her career, she has successfully delivered financial improvement initiatives while overseeing statutory reporting, audits and regulatory compliance.

Key areas of expertise include:

• Financial reporting and management accounts
• Budgeting and cash flow management
• Financial controls and governance
• Audit and regulatory compliance
• Financial systems and process improvement
• Management information and performance reporting
• Operational efficiency and financial administration

Selected experience includes:

• Delivering a £5 million cash flow turnaround through enhanced financial controls and cash flow management.
• Overseeing statutory reporting, audits and regulatory compliance to ensure financial accuracy and accountability.
• Developing financial reporting processes and management information to support effective operational decision-making.
• Implementing improved financial systems and controls to strengthen governance and operational efficiency.

Sohni holds a BSc (Hons) in Applied Accounting from Oxford Brookes University, is AAT qualified and is ACCA part-qualified.

Shabana Abbas is an Executive Administrator, responsible for overseeing the firm's administrative operations and providing executive support to the Directors. Since joining the firm in 2017, she has played an important role in strengthening the firm's internal processes, supporting its continued growth and ensuring the effective delivery of professional services.

She manages the day-to-day administration of the practice, working closely with the Managing Partner, senior team members, caseworkers, interns and business support team to coordinate operational functions and maintain efficient systems. Shabana supports the firm across office management, staff coordination, compliance administration and business operations, ensuring the practice remains organised and client-focused.

With a practical and detail-oriented approach, Shabana focuses on improving administrative processes, maintaining effective systems and supporting a collaborative working environment. She is recognised for her professionalism, discretion and commitment to maintaining high operational standards across the firm.

Key areas of expertise include:

• Executive administration and leadership support
• Legal practice administration
• Office and operations management
• Staff coordination and business support
• Process improvement and operational efficiency
• Compliance administration and document management

Selected experience includes:

• Supporting the development and implementation of administrative processes to improve operational efficiency across the firm.
• Coordinating day-to-day practice administration and providing executive support to the managerial team.
• Managing internal systems, records and operational procedures to support effective service delivery.
• Contributing to the firm's continued growth by strengthening administrative frameworks and supporting business operations.

Ambika Agarwal is an IAA Level 1 Immigration Caseworker who supports individuals and businesses with a range of UK immigration applications. She assists clients through the application process, ensuring applications are prepared accurately, supporting documentation is complete, and matters are progressed in accordance with Home Office requirements.

She has experience assisting employers with sponsor licence applications and Skilled Worker sponsorship matters, as well as supporting individuals across a range of UK immigration routes. Ambika works closely with colleagues to provide practical guidance, maintain clear communication with clients, and deliver an efficient, client-focused service.

Key areas of work include:

• Sponsor licence applications
• Skilled Worker visa applications
• Settlement applications within the scope of IAA Level 1 work

Selected experience includes:

• Assisting UK businesses with sponsor licence applications to support overseas recruitment.
• Preparing Skilled Worker visa applications and supporting documentation for sponsored employees.
• Supporting clients with settlement applications by ensuring applications are prepared accurately and documentation is complete.

Ambika is an Advocate of the Courts of India and holds a BA LLB (Hons) from Bangalore University and an MBA in Corporate Workforce Management from Symbiosis International University, where she graduated as a Gold Medalist.

Qazi Uzair Ali is an IAA Level 1 Immigration Caseworker who supports clients with a range of UK private immigration matters, including visa applications, settlement matters and refusal-related casework. He assists with the preparation of applications, supporting documentation and evidence, ensuring matters are accurately prepared and progressed in line with Home Office requirements.

Prior to this role, Uzair gained paralegal experience at a barristers' chambers, supporting matters involving bail, detention and asylum-related proceedings.

Uzair has experience supporting clients with immigration applications involving complex personal circumstances. He works closely with senior colleagues on cases requiring detailed document preparation, evidence gathering and procedural support, helping clients navigate the immigration process effectively.

Key areas of work include:

• Private immigration applications
• Settlement and long residence applications
• Refusal-related case preparation
• Preparing application forms and supporting evidence
• Client communication and case progression

Selected experience includes:

• Assisting with private immigration applications involving complex personal circumstances.
• Supporting the preparation of evidence and documentation for immigration applications.
• Assisting senior caseworkers with refusal-related matters and application preparation.
• Supporting clients with settlement applications, including long residence matters.

Uzair is an Advocate of the Courts of Pakistan and holds an LLB (Hons) from the University of East London and an LLM in International Dispute Resolution from The City Law School. He has completed his Bar Vocational Studies and was called to the Bar by the Honourable Society of Lincoln's Inn.

Sania Aslam is an IAA Level 1 accredited Legal Secretary providing administrative and case support across private and business immigration matters. She assists with permitted immigration casework within her level of accreditation, including supporting the preparation of applications, organising client documentation and assisting with case progression.

Sania supports caseworkers with document preparation, client communications and the coordination of case-related correspondence. She plays an important role in maintaining accurate case management systems, ensuring files are well organised and supporting the efficient delivery of client-focused immigration services.

Key areas of responsibility include:

• Private and business immigration applications
• Case file management and document preparation
• Supporting application preparation and evidence organisation
• Client liaison and appointment coordination
• Supporting case progression and administrative processes

Selected experience includes:

• Supporting the preparation of immigration applications across work, study, family and business immigration routes.
• Assisting with document preparation and case management for client matters.
• Coordinating client communications and supporting the efficient progression of immigration applications.

Sania holds an MSc in International Business from Ulster University, an MBA in Business and Finance, and a BBA from Punjab University.