LAKHBIR SOHAL

Profession: Solicitors

Regulator: Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA)

SRA Number: 422899

Date Admitted As A Solicitor: 16 November 2015

Practising Certificate: Current (from 01 November 2025)

Firm: SABZ Solicitors LLP

Head Office: Manchester

Regulatory record: No published disciplinary or regulatory decisions

Legal Practice Scope & Immigration Focus

Within the firm, Lakhbir Singh Sohal practises in UK immigration law, with a focus on applications and appeals engaging asylum, human rights, family life, and nationality considerations. His work involves advising and assisting individuals navigating the UK immigration system, including matters requiring detailed evidential preparation and compliance with the Immigration Rules.

His areas of immigration practice include:

• Asylum and Humanitarian Protection
• Human Rights Applications and Appeals
• Family and Partner Applications
• British Citizenship and Nationality
• EEA-related Matters
• Deportation and Removal Cases
• Points-Based System Applications
• Sponsor Licence-related Immigration Matters
• Judicial Review Challenges

Legal Case Records

The following case records reflect immigration matters handled by Lakhbir Singh Sohal within the firm’s immigration practice. They are presented in a structured format consistent with internal case documentation.

Case Record 1

Area of Law
Asylum & Humanitarian Protection

Nature of the Legal Issue
The matter involved an asylum application requiring assessment of protection needs and the preparation of representations addressing the relevant asylum criteria under UK law.

Work Undertaken
Lakhbir Singh Sohal acted as a case handler within the immigration team, assisting with the preparation of the asylum application, supporting evidence, and representations submitted to the Home Office.

Outcome
The asylum application was granted at the initial decision stage, resulting in the client being recognised as a refugee with leave to remain.

Case Record 2

Area of Law
Family Immigration – Spouse Visa

Nature of the Legal Issue
The matter concerned a spouse visa application requiring compliance with relationship, eligibility, and evidential requirements under the Immigration Rules.

Work Undertaken
Lakhbir Singh Sohal assisted with the preparation and submission of the spouse visa application, ensuring that the evidential requirements were addressed in line with the applicable rules and guidance.

Outcome
The spouse visa application was granted following assessment by the Home Office.

Case Record 3

Area of Law
British Citizenship

Nature of the Legal Issue
The matter involved a complex citizenship application where continuous residence and historical documentation required careful review and presentation.

Work Undertaken
Lakhbir Singh Sohal assisted with reviewing the immigration history, preparing supporting evidence, and addressing issues arising from gaps in documentary records.

Outcome
The citizenship application was approved following consideration of the evidence submitted.

Practice-Derived Legal Observations

The following observations reflect recurring issues identified through involvement in immigration matters handled within the firm. They are not case-specific and do not constitute legal advice.

• Asylum and protection applications require careful evidential preparation and clear presentation of relevant facts and risk considerations.
• Family and partner applications often depend on detailed compliance with documentary and eligibility requirements under the Immigration Rules.
• Citizenship applications may involve complex historical residence issues, particularly where documentary evidence is limited or incomplete.
• Clear communication and structured evidence can assist in addressing Home Office decision-making requirements effectively.

Interpretation Scope and Limitations

Immigration outcomes are determined by the application of statutory provisions, the Immigration Rules, published policy guidance, and the exercise of discretion by the Home Office, courts, and tribunals.

Public legal information is necessarily general in nature and cannot address the specific facts of an individual case. Content attributed to or prepared by Lakhbir Singh Sohal reflects the law and guidance in force at the time and is not intended to substitute for case-specific legal advice.

Education

• Bachelor of Laws (LLB)