Leah Cowling

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Leah joined the firm in August 2025 and works with Katie Dilger on a range of immigration, asylum and nationality law cases. She has passed SQE1 and is currently studying for SQE2. Before joining Wesley Gryk Solicitors, Leah was working in the migration justice sector. Previous experience Legal Education Officer at Right to Remain. Responsible for writing and maintaining the Right to Remain Toolkit – an online guide to the immigration and asylum system, and the legal updates blog. Designed and delivered workshops including on the stages of the asylum system, preparing for a substantive interview, 10-year route to settlement and applying for a fee waiver. Casework Coordinator at the British Red Cross. Supporting people to make asylum support applications and appeals (Section 4, Section 95, Section 98, Schedule 10) in the Asylum Support team. Legal research at Amnesty Scotland. Researched gaps in legal provision for the right to adequate housing in Scotland, with a focus on refugee and migrant communities. Volunteer Caseworker at StrEEt Aware Law Clinic, in partnership with JustRight Scotland. Supported individuals in making applications for Settled and Pre-Settled Status under EUSS. Volunteer Caseworker at the Unity Centre in Glasgow. Centre offering practical support to people in detention centres and people attending routine reporting events at the Home Office. Education and Qualifications Passed SQE1, currently studying for SQE2 PGDL Law, University of Law (2023), with distinction International Human Rights Law LLM, University of Edinburgh (2021) with distinction Philosophy and Politics MA (Hons), University of Edinburgh (2018), with year abroad at University of Cologne, first class

  • Regulated by: The Solicitors Regulation Authority

  • Based in London
  • Licensed for less than 1 year

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Leah joined the firm in August 2025 and works with Katie Dilger on a range of immigration, asylum and nationality law cases. She has passed SQE1 and is currently studying for SQE2. Before joining Wesley Gryk Solicitors, Leah was working in the migration justice sector. Previous experience Legal Education Officer at Right to Remain. Responsible for writing and maintaining the Right to Remain Toolkit – an online guide to the immigration and asylum system, and the legal updates blog. Designed and delivered workshops including on the stages of the asylum system, preparing for a substantive interview, 10-year route to settlement and applying for a fee waiver. Casework Coordinator at the British Red Cross. Supporting people to make asylum support applications and appeals (Section 4, Section 95, Section 98, Schedule 10) in the Asylum Support team. Legal research at Amnesty Scotland. Researched gaps in legal provision for the right to adequate housing in Scotland, with a focus on refugee and migrant communities. Volunteer Caseworker at StrEEt Aware Law Clinic, in partnership with JustRight Scotland. Supported individuals in making applications for Settled and Pre-Settled Status under EUSS. Volunteer Caseworker at the Unity Centre in Glasgow. Centre offering practical support to people in detention centres and people attending routine reporting events at the Home Office. Education and Qualifications Passed SQE1, currently studying for SQE2 PGDL Law, University of Law (2023), with distinction International Human Rights Law LLM, University of Edinburgh (2021) with distinction Philosophy and Politics MA (Hons), University of Edinburgh (2018), with year abroad at University of Cologne, first class

  • Regulated by: The Solicitors Regulation Authority

  • Based in London
  • Licensed for less than 1 year

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  • Wesley Gryk Solicitors LLP

    Paralegal

    Until Present

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  • English
  • German

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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)

140 Lower Marsh, London, SE1 7AE

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Jamal

Legal Support with UK Citizenship Applications

Just a short note to express my sincere gratitude to the staff at Wesley Gryk Solicitors who assisted with my children’s UK passport applications—namely Ciera McCartney, Jennifer Aitken, Leah Cowley, Katie Dilger, and Zoe Olawore. Thanks to their professionalism, expertise, and patience, the applications were successfully completed and the passports issued. I am truly appreciative of their support and highly recommend their services.

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Igor Buric

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Since starting my immigration journey, Katie and her assistant Leah were nothing but fairies. Always on hand, with timely advice and interventions, even when they crossed into the emotional, or psychological, realm, they showed a full understanding of legal, and even human needs. I am also happy that my wife was able to afford their services, because every penny was worth it many times over and we now consider them family members.

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