Rohena Wallace

Immigration Director & Solicitor

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I am a Director of Public Law and Immigration at Duncan Lewis Solicitors, specialising in immigration, asylum, human rights and public law. I supervise a team of solicitors, trainees and caseworkers who are all committed to delivering a high standard of representation to clients facing complex legal issues which fundamentally affect their lives. My expertise covers all areas of immigration and asylum law including the 1951 Refugee Convention, European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR), detention, bail, nationality law, European Economic Area (EEA) law as well as prison law and terrorism challenges involving the unlawful deprivation of citizenship. I have a particular interest in representing vulnerable clients with mental health problems, unaccompanied asylum seeking children, victims of torture and those being held under immigration powers. I have extensive experience of challenging decisions by judicial review; removals from the UK; pursuing unlawful detention claims; fresh claim refusals and other related public law challenges. I have also undertaken fact-finding visits to France and Cyprus in order to obtain evidence for use in claims for judicial review before the High Court. I am accredited as a Supervisor and Level 3 (Advanced) Senior Caseworker under the Law Society’s Immigration and Asylum Accreditation Scheme which means I have a high level of specialist knowledge and experience in the area of Immigration law and enables me to advise and assist both private paying and publicly funded clients. There are only a small number of immigration practitioners throughout England & Wales that hold this quality mark.

  • Regulated by: The Solicitors Regulation Authority

  • Regulator ID: 430002

  • Based in London
  • Licensed for 13 years

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I am a Director of Public Law and Immigration at Duncan Lewis Solicitors, specialising in immigration, asylum, human rights and public law. I supervise a team of solicitors, trainees and caseworkers who are all committed to delivering a high standard of representation to clients facing complex legal issues which fundamentally affect their lives. My expertise covers all areas of immigration and asylum law including the 1951 Refugee Convention, European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR), detention, bail, nationality law, European Economic Area (EEA) law as well as prison law and terrorism challenges involving the unlawful deprivation of citizenship. I have a particular interest in representing vulnerable clients with mental health problems, unaccompanied asylum seeking children, victims of torture and those being held under immigration powers. I have extensive experience of challenging decisions by judicial review; removals from the UK; pursuing unlawful detention claims; fresh claim refusals and other related public law challenges. I have also undertaken fact-finding visits to France and Cyprus in order to obtain evidence for use in claims for judicial review before the High Court. I am accredited as a Supervisor and Level 3 (Advanced) Senior Caseworker under the Law Society’s Immigration and Asylum Accreditation Scheme which means I have a high level of specialist knowledge and experience in the area of Immigration law and enables me to advise and assist both private paying and publicly funded clients. There are only a small number of immigration practitioners throughout England & Wales that hold this quality mark.

  • Regulated by: The Solicitors Regulation Authority

  • Regulator ID: 430002

  • Based in London
  • Licensed for 13 years

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  • Duncan Lewis Solicitors Ltd

    SRA-approved manager - Director

    Until November 2019

  • Duncan Lewis Solicitors Ltd

    SRA-approved manager - Director

    Until Present

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  • English

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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 (Closed)
Sunday (Closed)

Sackville House, 143-149 Fenchurch Street, London, EC3M 6BL

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Hong Thang Mai

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During my asylum application process, I was assisted by attorney Manisha Kaluva; she was dedicated to my case, helping me communicate with the Home Office and navigate the challenges I faced.

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Thank you, Hong, for sharing your experience. We're pleased to hear that Manisha Kaluva provided dedicated support throughout your asylum application, particularly in helping you communicate with the Home Office and navigate the challenges you encountered along the way. We truly appreciate your feedback and will be sure to share it with Manisha. Thank you for choosing Duncan Lewis Solicitors.

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Ali

I am immensely grateful to Duncan Lewis Solicitors LTD for their exceptional expertise in handling my immigration case and deportation appeal. Since 2012, their unwavering dedication and professionalism have been a constant source of support throughout my legal journey. I owe my deepest appreciation to Rohena Wallace and her outstanding team, including Marinda Sirikanda, Eric Fripp, Bojana Asanovic, Fozan Saiyed, Stefan Vnuk, and Yasmin Adib. Their exemplary representation helped me navigate extremely complex legal challenges, and their strong advocacy and defense ensured my rights were protected at every step. It’s rare to see judges make the right call, but thanks to Rohena and her team, they did. As a Western European citizen who has lived in the UK for most of my formative years since 1998, I was unfortunately denied certain rights in 2012 due to not holding a British passport. I am particularly thankful to Rohena for securing my release after eight months of unlawful detention and more than two and a half years on an electronic tag. Duncan Lewis Solicitors' extensive experience in challenging difficult decisions, especially in cases involving unlawful detention, was evident in their meticulous and thorough approach. Their commitment—throughout the Lower Tribunal, Upper Tribunal, and even up to the Royal Court of Justice and the Supreme Court—made a significant difference in the outcome of my case. I would also like to express my sincere gratitude to The Aire Centre charity for their invaluable support and involvement during the Supreme Court proceedings. For anyone facing similar challenges, I cannot recommend Duncan Lewis Solicitors highly enough. Their expertise, compassion, and dedication make them a truly outstanding legal team in immigration law. My heartfelt thanks go to the entire dream team of solicitors and barristers, including Raza Husain KC, who truly made the impossible possible: Rohena Wallace, Marinda Sirikanda, Eric Fripp, Bojana Asanovic, Fozan Saiyed, Stefan Vnuk, and Yasmin Adib. Many thanks.

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Dear Ali Thank you for taking the time to share such a detailed account of your experience with Duncan Lewis Solicitors. We are deeply humbled by your kind words and immensely proud of the work our team, led by Immigration Director Rohena Wallace, has done to support you throughout your complex immigration case and deportation appeal. It is incredibly rewarding to know that our commitment to defending your rights and ensuring justice was recognised, especially in such challenging circumstances. Thank you once again for your trust in Duncan Lewis Solicitors and we wish you all the best moving forward. Kind regards, Duncan Lewis Solicitors

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