Toufique Hossain

Practice Areas

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

Clients

"Toufique has given me the hope to carry on, without his help I would not be here today. It's safe to say he saved my life." - Client

Work Highlights

•SM v Lord Chancellor [2021] EWHC 418

•Badmus v SSHD [2020] EWCA 657

•R (CRA, CJO, CAS) v Lord Chancellor

•Detention Action v SSHD [2020] EWHC 732

•FB & Anor v SSHD [2020] EWCA 1338

•Hussein v SSHD [2018] EWHC 213

•Morita & Ors v SSHD [2019] EWHC 758

•TH and others [2016] EWCA Civ 815

•Wasif v SSHD [2016] EWCA Civ 82

•JS (Sudan) [2013] EWCA Civ 1378