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Toufique Hossain is a Director of Public Law at Duncan Lewis Solicitors and is described by leading barristers as “the best strategic public law litigator in the field of immigration”. He is an expert in judicial review claimant cases in immigration, civil liberties and human rights matters before the High Court, Court of Appeal and Supreme Court. He is recognised as a “fearless litigator”, conducting high-profile group litigation challenging government policies and practices. He acts on behalf of individuals and NGOs in cases concerning unlawful detention and policies relating to vulnerable people.

Throughout his life and career, Toufique’s driving motivation has been to advocate for the disenfranchised. In addition to his involvement in high-profile litigation, Toufique hi built up a team of talented lawyers with a clear passion for human rights, fused with rigour. He encourages critical thinking and the investigation of novel points of law, fighting injustice wherever our team finds it.

Career

Duncan Lewis Solicitors (2011 – present)

Professional Memberships

Immigration Law Advanced (Level 3) ILPA

Board of Trustees - Article 1/Waging Peace

Amnesty International

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Immigration: Human Rights, Asylum and Deportation - UK-wide

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Band 1
Individual Editorial
Toufique Hossain leads Duncan Lewis Solicitors' public law and immigration department. He has extensive experience in high-profile judicial review proceedings involving immigration detention practices. Hossain is also adept at handling leave to remain applications, with recent work for individuals affected by the Windrush scandal and LGBT+ asylum seekers.

Administrative & Public Law: Traditional Claimant - UK-wide

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Band 2
Individual Editorial
Toufique Hossain is a director of public law at Duncan Lewis Solicitors. He regularly handles public law litigation related to trafficking, detention and deportation.

Civil Liberties & Human Rights - UK-wide

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Band 4
Individual Editorial
Toufique Hossain is a director of public law at Duncan Lewis Solicitors. He focuses his practice on high-profile strategic litigation that challenges unlawful policies and practices.

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