LAWYER PROFILE

Emine Mehmet

UK 2026

Duncan Lewis Solicitors

Ranked in 1 practice area

Family/Children Law: Public Law Matters

UK-wide

3 years ranked

About

Provided by Duncan Lewis Solicitors

Practice Areas

Emine Mehmet is a Director of Family and Child Care at Duncan Lewis Solicitors. Emine specialises in a broad range of private and publicly funded (legal aid) family and child care matters including care proceedings acting for children, whether through their guardians or directly, and parents, private law children disputes, and domestic abuse matters.

She is committed to assisting the most vulnerable and ensuring access to justice, as such she is the Head of the Duncan Lewis Pro Bono Committee which has received numerous industry awards in recognition of its excellent work. Emine supervises a large team of children panel members, solicitors, trainees and caseworkers across the company’s London offices. Emine’s contribution towards establishing a student pro bono clinic earnt her an Honorary Fellowship from the University of East London in 2022.

Career

Duncan Lewis Solicitors (2011-present)

Professional Memberships

Law Society Children Panel Member

Clients

Emine acts for parents, children, and guardians in public law children matters

Awards

Finalist for the Partner of the Year

Family Law Awards

2025

Commended for Best Contribution by an Individual

LawWorks Pro Bono Awards

2017

Pro Bono Lawyer of the Year

Family Law Awards

2017

Honorary Fellowship

University of East London

2022

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

Chambers Guide to the Legal Profession

Family/Children Law: Public Law Matters - UK-wide

Band 2

Individual Editorial

Emine Mehmet regularly represents vulnerable clients and third parties in highly sensitive public law cases involving such issues as abuse allegations and mental health.

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Strengths

Provided by Chambers

Emine Mehmet is brilliant. She's always well prepared and addresses the judge fluently.
Family/Children Law: Public Law MattersChambers Guide to the Legal Profession
Emine is a go-to solicitor to represent children in complex child abuse cases. She is able to represent them and their guardian with skill and sensitivity.
Family/Children Law: Public Law MattersChambers Guide to the Legal Profession
Emine Mehmet is an exceptional lawyer. She is one of the most dedicated, hard-working solicitors. She has a sharp legal mind and is entirely focused on achieving the very best for her clients.
Family/Children Law: Public Law MattersChambers Guide to the Legal Profession