Professional Background
Farhan served as Head of Legal Affairs at Hanson Law Ltd, where he specialized in Immigration, Asylum, and Human Rights law. He has a proven track record in the legal practice industry and public law, representing clients in a range of courts from the First-tier Tribunal to the Court of Appeal and the European Court of Human Rights (ECtHR). Farhan has experience of family law where he was able to undertake cases which consisted of: divorce petitions, occupation orders and non-molestation orders. His exceptional contributions to the legal field have been recognized with the prestigious Rising Star of the Year (Outside London) award by Duncan Lewis Solicitors.
Mediation and Mental Health
Farhan is a qualified PDSL accredited mediator and an accredited Mental Health First Aider (‘MHFA’) England, showcasing his commitment to holistic legal practice and client care.
Accreditation and Membership
Farhan holds the Law Society’s Immigration and Asylum Accreditation Scheme (IAAS) as a Senior Caseworker (Level 2) and is accredited as a Level 3 Immigration Adviser under the OISC. His extensive qualifications underscore his expertise and dedication to immigration and asylum law.
Languages
Fluent in English, Urdu, Punjabi, and Hindi, Farhan effectively communicates with a diverse client base, ensuring accessibility and understanding.
Testimonials
Farhan Ahmad was very professional. He clearly explained the process of what would happen in Court and what was expected of me. He kept me calm, was supportive and won my case. Thank you.
Farhan was amazing, knew exactly what do to and had a plan of action to win the case. Very confident in his work. Reassured me thought the case making the case less stressful!
Privacy Notice
This privacy notice explains how, why and for how long Farhan Ahmad will process or retain your personal data in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
If Farhan has been instructed by you, your litigation friend, your solicitor or agent, or through a pro bono referral, it is necessary to process your personal data in order to provide legal services. This may include advising on the prospects of litigation, advising on the value of a claim, representation at hearings or trial, and reviewing legal issues or evidence.
Recipients of your data
Depending on the nature of your case, data may be shared with courts and tribunals, your solicitors or agents, witnesses, experts, other legal representatives, ombudsmen or regulators, education and examining bodies, and current, past or prospective employers.
Special categories of data
Some matters require processing special category personal data, including information about health, ethnicity, religion, trade union membership, political beliefs, sexual orientation, or criminal allegations and convictions. Such data will only be processed where necessary to represent you or advise on your claim.
Retention
Your personal data will be retained for no longer than necessary and, where possible, anonymised. In general, records relating to cases are retained for at least six years to comply with professional obligations under the Bar Code of Conduct and tax record-keeping obligations.
Once your case has concluded and any fees have been paid, only the personal data necessary for regulatory compliance, conflict checking, defence of complaints or fee disputes, and reference in future similar cases will be retained.
Your rights
You may request confirmation that your personal data is being processed, request a copy of that data, request rectification of inaccurate data, object to certain processing, request restriction of processing, or request erasure where the GDPR permits it. Where processing is based on consent, you may withdraw that consent at any time, although doing so may mean Farhan can no longer provide the legal services requested.
Security
Appropriate physical and technical measures are taken to safeguard your personal data and prevent unauthorised access, accidental loss, misuse or disclosure.
Complaints or queries
If you have any questions about this privacy notice, or how your personal data is used, please email clerking@thebarristergroup.co.uk or the clerks at clerking@thebarristergroup.co.uk, or call 01823 247 247.
You also have the right to complain to the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO). Further information is available at ico.org.uk/global/contact-us/.
Work with Farhan
Send us your details and a member of the clerking team will be in touch. Or call us now on 01823 247 247.