Dr Ruby Bhatti OBE DL

Solicitor / Head of Family Law and Immigration Departments

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Dr Ruby Bhatti OBE DL heads our Family Law and Immigration Departments. With over 28 years’ experience, Dr Ruby Bhatti is a highly respected solicitor specialising in family and immigration law. She provides expert advice and representation in divorce, financial settlements, complex children law cases, and serious domestic and sexual abuse matters, including securing non-molestation and occupation orders. Ruby also advises on all aspects of personal and business immigration, including UK entry clearance applications, business sponsorship licences, and tribunal representation. Ruby is an Associate Lecturer in Law at the University of Bradford, where she teaches clinical legal skills and human rights. Ruby serves as an Associate Hospital Manager at Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust, chairing panels that review and make decisions on the detention and treatment of patients under Sections 2, 3, 17A (Community Treatment Orders), 37, and related renewals of the Mental Health Act, ensuring legal criteria are met and patient rights upheld. In addition to her legal and academic roles, Ruby holds multiple non-executive director, trustee, and board member positions across social enterprises, charities, and multi-academy trusts. Ruby was awarded an OBE in 2019 for services to young people and housing. She received an Honorary Doctorate from the University of Bradford in 2020. Ruby was appointed Deputy Lieutenant for West Yorkshire in 2023; She stands in Nomination as High Sheriff for the year 2026-2027.

  • Regulated by: The Solicitors Regulation Authority

  • Regulator ID: 33125

  • Based in Leeds, West Yorkshire
  • Licensed for 28 years

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Dr Ruby Bhatti OBE DL heads our Family Law and Immigration Departments. With over 28 years’ experience, Dr Ruby Bhatti is a highly respected solicitor specialising in family and immigration law. She provides expert advice and representation in divorce, financial settlements, complex children law cases, and serious domestic and sexual abuse matters, including securing non-molestation and occupation orders. Ruby also advises on all aspects of personal and business immigration, including UK entry clearance applications, business sponsorship licences, and tribunal representation. Ruby is an Associate Lecturer in Law at the University of Bradford, where she teaches clinical legal skills and human rights. Ruby serves as an Associate Hospital Manager at Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust, chairing panels that review and make decisions on the detention and treatment of patients under Sections 2, 3, 17A (Community Treatment Orders), 37, and related renewals of the Mental Health Act, ensuring legal criteria are met and patient rights upheld. In addition to her legal and academic roles, Ruby holds multiple non-executive director, trustee, and board member positions across social enterprises, charities, and multi-academy trusts. Ruby was awarded an OBE in 2019 for services to young people and housing. She received an Honorary Doctorate from the University of Bradford in 2020. Ruby was appointed Deputy Lieutenant for West Yorkshire in 2023; She stands in Nomination as High Sheriff for the year 2026-2027.

  • Regulated by: The Solicitors Regulation Authority

  • Regulator ID: 33125

  • Based in Leeds, West Yorkshire
  • Licensed for 28 years

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  • Hunter Price Kahn Limited

    Consultant

    Until July 2023

  • Whiterose Blackmans Solicitors LLP

    Solicitor

    July 2023 - Present 2 years and 11 months

Languages spoken

  • English
  • Hindi
  • Punjabi
  • Urdu

Opening hours

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

Diamond House, 116 Brudenell Road, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS6 1LS

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I had a phone consultation with this Ruby and she were extremely professional Every question I had was answered with clear accurate information she were really helpful and I’m very satisfied with the service

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Highly Professional and Efficient

I cannot thank Dr Ruby enough for her guidance during a very difficult time. Her communication was excellent, and I felt completely supported throughout. If you need a solicitor who genuinely cares and gets results, look no further.

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She was very friendly and easy to understand everything.

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I recently had a consultation with Ruby regarding my daughter’s situation, and I was very impressed with the support and advice she provided. Ruby was compassionate, understanding, and took the time to listen carefully to my concerns. She explained everything clearly, answered my questions thoroughly, and made sure I understood the options available to me. During what has been a difficult and emotional situation, Ruby was reassuring, professional, and genuinely caring. I left the consultation feeling much more informed and confident about the next steps. I would highly recommend Ruby to anyone seeking legal advice, particularly in sensitive family matters. Thank you, Ruby, for your kindness, expertise, and support.

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Ruby was extremely professional and caring during our call and give me the advice I would require. Thank you for your time today i really appreciated it.

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