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Zaqia Rashid

UK 2026

TLT LLP

Ranked in 1 practice area

Public Inquiries

UK-wide

3 years ranked

About

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Career

Zaqia specialises in public inquiries and national security matters. She was previously a Senior Civil Servant heading up the Public Inquiries, Reviews and Litigation team at the Government Legal Department, where she worked for more than 25 years.

Zaqia has personally advised Ministers and high-profile witnesses in relation to giving evidence at Public Inquiries. She has advised and guided Chairs/Judges in their handling and managing of public inquiries and provided guidance and advice to central Whitehall Departments on all issues arising out of Inquiries, including judicial review challenges.

Zaqia has extensive experience in handling large scale disclosure exercises for HMG on public inquiries.

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Public Inquiries - UK-wide

Eminent Practitioners

Individual Editorial

Zaqia Rashid heads the public inquiries offering at TLT. She draws upon her senior role within the Government Legal Department to advise a range of clients on their involvement with public inquiries.

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Strengths

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Zaqia is an extremely effective, highly driven and very energetic solicitor. She is at the top of her game.
Public Inquiries Chambers Guide to the Legal Profession
Zaqia is entrepreneurial and energetic; a real powerhouse in this field. She knows everyone that is worth knowing.
Public Inquiries Chambers Guide to the Legal Profession
Zaqia is an inquiry lawyer with unparalleled expertise in public law as well as a great communicator and team leader.
Public Inquiries Chambers Guide to the Legal Profession