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Thej M.Pinidiya
Thejaka (Thej) M. Pinidiya BAPsy,PgDLaw
Senior Solicitor
SRA No. 277602
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Thej is a senior Consultant Solicitor regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) representing clients via Law Firms regulated by the SRA.
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In March 2002, Thej was admitted to the Roll of Solicitors in England & Wales.
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Throughout his professional career, Thej had specialised in:
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Public Law
Human Rights - ECHR & HR Act 1998
UK Personal Immigration Law
UK Business/Corporate Immigration Law
Wills & Lasting Powers of Attorney
EU Law (Pre/Post Brexit)
Family & Matrimonial Law
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He began his career representing & advocating at court in a variety of complex Human Rights cases funded under the Legal Aid Scheme (LSC) challenging the Secretary of State's decisions breaching the European Convention of Human Rights, specifically Articles 2,3, 6 and 8.
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In 2009, he joined the Corporate sector in the city working within a team of lawyers advising a high- net-worth overseas clientele investing in the UK. His assignment also included providing consultations to reputed Companies, individuals and sportspersons within the UK.
With over 22 years of practice, he has gained a repertoire for providing effective legal solutions to complex UK Immigration & Human Rights Law issues - from the pre-application level to challenging the Home Office's decisions through High Court and the appellate courts.
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Wills and Estate Planning
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With his attention to detail and drafting skills, Thej is known for his services in providing bespoke Wills to his clientele.
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He is also known for his advice on client's estate planning through effective Wills drafting.
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UK Immigration & Nationality
Spouse Visas
Marriage and Fiance visas
EU Permits - Pre-settlement and Settlement Status
Family Leave to Remain - Human Rights: Children, Parents & Partners
Indefinite Leave to Remain - ILR
British Citizenship applications : Adult/Children
Long Residency - 10/20yr Rule applications
Victims of Domestic Violence - Indefinite Leave to Remain
Ankara Agreement applications
Human Rights Applications
Tribunal Appeals against Home Office refusal decisions
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Drafting skills is an indispensable attribute in providing effective Wills/LPAs services.
You can avoid legal perils of relying on off-the-shelf Wills which could have potential problems such as validity before a court of law and ambiguities in interpretations of your wishes and intentions.
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Successful spouse visas
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Spouse visas - 100% success rate
Secret for maintaining a high success rate for spouse visas is owed to my ‘4-stage process'
Successful Spouse visa for same sex marriages
During the last decade, my clientele within the LGBT community has grown. This is solely through word of mouth, having successfully represented clients on numerous matters affecting the LGBT community specially issues under Article 2, 3 and 8, ECHR. Amongst these instructions, there was an increase in spouse/fiancée visa, entry clearance applications.
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Do you need to change your or your child's name?
You can change your name to any name you wish. However, there are LEGAL steps you need to follow to change your name so that the official legal document is accepted by authorities and Courts. Read more
Affidavits - UK or Overseas Jurisdictions
Statutory Declarations
Power of Attorney - UK or Overseas Jurisdictions
Commissioner for Oath Seals & Certifications - UK or Overseas Jurisdictions
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Going through a Divorce is one of the most stressful situations in life. You need to make informed decisions and find solutions to your issues and achieve a stress free divorce proceedings.
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​Whilst practising law as a senior Solicitor in the UK, Thej conducts training programs and consultancies to professional groups and corporates.
