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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Fazal khn

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

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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anonymous

Family Law

Excellent legal support during a very difficult time

I am extremely grateful to my principal solicitor, Mr Bilal, and, Mr Owais Rashid, for their outstanding support and guidance throughout my case. They provided me with very honest and practical advice at every stage. Their fees were very affordable and flexible, and they allowed payment in instalments, which was a huge help for me during a very difficult time. Mr Owais Rashid maintained excellent communication and always made sure everything was clear and properly handled. He regularly followed up to ensure that no detail was missed, which gave me great peace of mind. I fled domestic violence and they guided me not only with my immigration case but also advised me regarding my stay in the UK and applying for another visa, including for my child. Their support during such a vulnerable time meant a lot to me. My decision is still pending, and I sincerely hope it will be granted, as they have worked very professionally and diligently on my case. I truly believe they are very good at what they do and I highly recommend them. I am hopeful that everything will be resolved within the next few weeks or months, and another review will be on its way soon 🙂

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Maaz khan

Immigration

Experience with BW solicitors

I had an outstanding experience with BW Solicitors during my application. The whole team was incredibly professional, well-educated, and concerned throughout the procedure. Special thanks to Mr. Bilal Warraich and Mr. Owais Rashid for providing me with clear instructions from the beginning, explaining each step in detail, and maintaining clarity, which built my confidence during the application. They also saved me time with online Google meetings, making the process even more efficient. The entire process was remarkably smooth, and the Clio app made it simple to upload my documents securely, track my application progress, and stay updated at all times. Their attention to detail and careful handling of my application ensured that everything was completed accurately and on time, and I didn't encounter a single issue. I highly recommend BW Solicitors to anyone seeking immigration services. Their expertise, professionalism, and genuine commitment to their clients truly stand out. They made a potentially overwhelming process feel manageable and stress-free, and I'm grateful for their support.

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FN Enterprise

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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

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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

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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Chance

Great service on citizenship / naturalisation to UK, with an exceptional case with too many absences which needed special attention. Straight forward seamless process. Would recommend Mr Owais Rashid and Mr Bilal Warraich !

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I am incredibly grateful for the legal support provided by Mr. Bilal Warraich and Mr. Owais Rashid. Dealing with a police matter is incredibly daunting, but their expertise and calm approach put me at ease immediately. They handled my case with the utmost professionalism and secured a great outcome. I highly recommend their services to anyone in need of reliable legal representation

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