Owais Rashid

Barrister (UR) | Paralegal

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Owais Rashid is a paralegal and unregistered barrister working in immigration, asylum, family law, civil litigation, and criminal matters. He was called to the Bar of England and Wales after completing an LLM in Bar Vocational Studies at City, University of London, with a specialism in Corporate Law and Practice, and holds an LLB (Hons) from the University of London. In practice, Owais works on a wide range of matters including asylum and human rights claims, nationality and immigration applications, judicial review, family law disputes, and criminal cases. His principal focus is asylum and international protection work, where he assists clients fleeing persecution, state violence, and serious human rights abuses. He is regularly involved in complex cases engaging refugee law, Article 3 and Article 8 ECHR, and Home Office decision-making. Alongside his paid legal work, Owais has represented clients on a pro bono basis before the First-tier Tribunal (Social Security and Child Support), acting as an advocate for vulnerable individuals in benefit appeals. This experience has given him hands-on tribunal advocacy experience and a strong client-centered approach. Clients and solicitors value Owais for his meticulous preparation, clarity of advice, and ability to handle cases involving sensitive facts, tight deadlines, and high personal stakes.

  • Regulated by: The Solicitors Regulation Authority

  • Based in Ilford, Essex

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Owais Rashid is a paralegal and unregistered barrister working in immigration, asylum, family law, civil litigation, and criminal matters. He was called to the Bar of England and Wales after completing an LLM in Bar Vocational Studies at City, University of London, with a specialism in Corporate Law and Practice, and holds an LLB (Hons) from the University of London. In practice, Owais works on a wide range of matters including asylum and human rights claims, nationality and immigration applications, judicial review, family law disputes, and criminal cases. His principal focus is asylum and international protection work, where he assists clients fleeing persecution, state violence, and serious human rights abuses. He is regularly involved in complex cases engaging refugee law, Article 3 and Article 8 ECHR, and Home Office decision-making. Alongside his paid legal work, Owais has represented clients on a pro bono basis before the First-tier Tribunal (Social Security and Child Support), acting as an advocate for vulnerable individuals in benefit appeals. This experience has given him hands-on tribunal advocacy experience and a strong client-centered approach. Clients and solicitors value Owais for his meticulous preparation, clarity of advice, and ability to handle cases involving sensitive facts, tight deadlines, and high personal stakes.

  • Regulated by: The Solicitors Regulation Authority

  • Based in Ilford, Essex
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  • English
  • Hindi
  • Punjabi
  • Urdu

Opening hours

Monday 09:30–17:30
Tuesday 09:30–17:30
Wednesday 09:30–17:30
Thursday 09:30–17:30
Friday 09:30–17:30
Saturday 11:00–14:30
Sunday (Closed)

Olympic House, 28 -42 Clements Road, Ilford, Essex, IG1 1BA

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Mac Macheka

Immigration

Naturilasation Application

Mr Owais Rashid was exceptional in dealing with my case and his communications , knowledge and responding to any quiries was first class. I was very impressed with the summary report he presented in support of my application and the very welcome end result confirms the rest.

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William

Immigration

naturalization

I received exceptional support from my solicitor throughout my case. Their advice was clear, accurate, and consistently aligned with current immigration regulations. Communication was prompt, and every stage of the process was explained in a way that made complex requirements easy to understand. They demonstrated strong attention to detail, professionalism, and genuine commitment to achieving the best possible outcome. I highly recommend their services to anyone seeking reliable and knowledgeable immigration guidance.

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Aman dev singh Slathia

Crime/ Criminal Defence

Case

Outstanding Legal Representation I cannot thank Mr. Bilal Warrish, Mr. Bilal Raza, and Mr. Qwais enough for their exceptional support and professionalism throughout my theft by employee case. From the very first day, Mr. Bilal Warrish carefully listened to my concerns, explained every step of the legal process, and ensured I was fully prepared. During what was a very stressful period, he remained supportive, responsive, and confident in handling my case. Mr. Bilal Raza and Mr. Qwais also played an important role, providing valuable assistance and ensuring that every detail was properly addressed. Their teamwork, dedication, and legal expertise gave me confidence throughout the proceedings. Thanks to their hard work, preparation, and strong representation, my case was successfully concluded at trial on the 26th. The hearing lasted only around 10 minutes, and we achieved a successful outcome. I highly recommend this legal team to anyone seeking professional, knowledgeable, and dedicated solicitors. Their commitment to their clients and attention to detail are truly outstanding. Thank you again, Mr. Bilal Warrish, Mr. Bilal Raza, and Mr. Qwais, for helping me achieve justice.

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Fazal khn

Immigration

Very Satisfied

I am extremely satisfied with the professional services provided by BW Solicitors. A special thanks to Solicitor Mr. Bilal Warraich, and also thanks to Mr. Owais Rashid for their excellent support and guidance throughout my travel document application. They were always helpful, clear, and responsive at every step. I was especially impressed to receive my travel documents quickly , which exceeded my expectations. I truly appreciate their dedication and would highly recommend BW Solicitors to anyone seeking reliable legal services. Many thanks again for your outstanding assistance.

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Ali Kazmi

Driving offences

Excellent Service

I cannot thank BW Solicitors enough, especially Mr Bilal Warraich and Mr Owais Rashid for the outstanding support they provided during my traffic offence case. From the very beginning, their professionalism, responsiveness, and expertise were evident. They handled everything in a timely manner and kept me well-informed throughout the entire process, which gave me great confidence during a very stressful time. Thanks to their knowledge and strategic approach, I was able to achieve a favourable outcome and avoid a driving disqualification, something I am extremely grateful for. Mr Bilal Warraich and Mr Owais Rashid were always approachable, patient, and genuinely committed to achieving the best possible result. I would highly recommend BW Solicitors to anyone in need of legal assistance. They truly go above and beyond for their clients.

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Sid Hussain

Corporate Law

Sid

I had an excellent experience with this firm of solicitors who dealt with a civil litigation matter of mine. Mr Bilal Raza and Mr Owais Rashid handled my case with professionalism, efficiency, and great attention to detail throughout the entire process. They were always responsive, kept me updated at every stage, and made what can often be a stressful process smooth and straightforward. I am extremely satisfied with the level of service I received and would not hesitate to recommend them to anyone seeking reliable and professional legal assistance.

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Aman Slathia

Crime/ Criminal Defence

Aman

Outstanding Legal Representation I cannot thank Mr. Bilal Warraich, Mr. Bilal Raza, and Mr. Qwais enough for their exceptional support and professionalism throughout my theft by employee case. From the very first day, Mr. Bilal Warrish carefully listened to my concerns, explained every step of the legal process, and ensured I was fully prepared. During what was a very stressful period, he remained supportive, responsive, and confident in handling my case. Mr. Bilal Raza and Mr. Qwais also played an important role, providing valuable assistance and ensuring that every detail was properly addressed. Their teamwork, dedication, and legal expertise gave me confidence throughout the proceedings. Thanks to their hard work, preparation, and strong representation, my case was successfully concluded at trial on the 26th. The hearing lasted only around 10 minutes, and we achieved a successful outcome. I highly recommend this legal team to anyone seeking professional, knowledgeable, and dedicated solicitors. Their commitment to their clients and attention to detail are truly outstanding. Thank you again, Mr. Bilal Warrish, Mr. Bilal Raza, and Mr. Qwais, for helping me achieve justice.

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Immigration

A client

I am extremely satisfied with the professional services provided by BW Solicitors. A special thanks to Solicitor Mr. Bilal Warraich, and also thanks to Mr. Owais Rashid for their excellent support and guidance throughout my travel document application. They were always helpful, clear, and responsive at every step. I was especially impressed to receive my travel documents quickly , which exceeded my expectations. I truly appreciate their dedication and would highly recommend BW Solicitors to anyone seeking reliable legal services. Many thanks again for your outstanding assistance. Fazl khn

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N P

Immigration

A client

I would highly recommend BW Solicitors, specially Mr Owais Rashid and Mr Bilal Warraich. They are extremely professional and their time to time support resulted in my citizenship application being successful. Thanks a lot.

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Waleed Chaudhrey

Crime/ Criminal Defence

Waleed

I experienced fantastic service from BW solicitors in my legal matter. They offered sound advice, expert opinions and produced the result i was looking for. Cannot recommend them high enough. My compliments to Mr Warraich, Mr Rashid and Mr Raza.

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