Experience

Manjit is a Partner at Valemus Law. Manjit has a wealth of experience in all aspects of Family Law and is recognised as a well-rounded lawyer being able to show compassion and empathy to her clients, whilst remaining robust in her approach with opponents, to obtain the best possible outcome for her clients.

Manjit was the first Sikh turban lady to qualify as a Solicitor in England in 1995.

Manjit’s growing reputation allowed her to build up a global client base as she advises clients from all walks of life, including professionals and high-profile businessmen and women. She has particular expertise in advising clients with complex and substantial assets including offshore trusts, properties, company shareholdings and other business assets as well as finding undisclosed assets in the UK and abroad.

Manjit has also acted for parents, grandparents’ rights and other family members in cases regarding child arrangements and contact issues, which involve safeguarding issues, allegations of sexual assault, abuse, child’s religion and abduction.

Manjit was the founder of the successful Law Firm, MK Gill Solicitors in 2002 and over a 30 – year career has earned a national reputation as an expert Accredited Family Solicitor and Family Mediator. She has been recognised for her talents as a Family Lawyer and has been a member of the Law Society’s Family Law Panel since 2000, which is an accreditation scheme for Lawyers who have demonstrated special knowledge and experience in handling the complexities of divorce and separation. In addition, Manjit is a member of Resolution and Resolution committee, which is an organisation of Solicitors who provide a constructive and a non-confrontational approach to family law matters who believe that family law disputes should be dealt with in a way designed to preserve people’s dignity and encourage agreement between the parties.

As a highly passionate and self-motivated individual, Manjit not only has a progressive attitude to succeed, but also to exceed clients’ expectations by going the “extra mile”. Manjit has therefore maintained a very high standard of service throughout her career.

With a successful track record and a professional manner, Manjit prides herself in delivering a bespoke service to each of her clients, focusing on their individual needs and the specific dynamics of their situation whether that be by negotiating a settlement outside of the court process or robustly and influentially litigating whilst at court. It is through her years of rigorous analysis and preparation which has enabled her to hone these skills, much to the benefit of her clients.

What they say about Manjit

“I had a very complex child arrangements order, Manjit Gill came highly recommended and delivered above and beyond in her duties. Caring for my family every step of the way. Very Professional with a personal touch. My children are now safe living with me, which I believe couldn’t of been achieved without the persistence of Manjit Gill. Thank you so much. I highly recommend if you need assistance in family matters to contact Manjit Gill without delay.. There is hope!”

MD (Children matter)

“While I have no words to thank you for your support but regardless I wanted to take a moment to express my deepest gratitude for the incredible support and guidance. It was a difficult one but your professionalism and ability to navigate the complexities of the case gave strength during such a challenging time. You truly went above and beyond, and our family is immensely grateful for everything you have done. It wasn’t possible without your unwavering commitment”.

RS (Financial Remedy matter)

“I write to express my sincere and heartfelt appreciation and gratitude for your highly professional and competent services, provided in both a friendly and accessible manner. You were thorough, fair and transparent in fighting my case, saving my reputation and establishing justice for which I will always be grateful.”

MK (Financial Remedy matter).

Admitted as:

• Solicitor of England & Wales 1995

Qualifications:

• Accredited Law Society Family Law Solicitor since 2000.
• Member of Resolution since 1998.
• Member of Resolution Dispute Resolution Committee.
• Accredited Law Society Family Mediator and Specialist Child Consultant (Child Inclusive Mediator).
• Member of the Family Mediation Council/
• Legal Aid Agency Supervisor

Career history:

Manjit has a wealth of experience in all aspects of family law having obtained numerous positive outcomes for her clients including in Asian marriages, especially regarding forced marriages, dowries and other cultural issues. She has often been praised by the District Judges in the Kent County Courts, for her preparation and high-quality representation.

In addition to the above Manjit has extensive experience in family cases intertwined with complex Immigration cases including the Human Rights Act Article 8 (right to respect for Private and family life), gained over the years which has provided her with the requisite knowledge and experience needed to achieve her clients’ objectives.

She has been instructed on a matter before the Special Immigration Appeals Commission (SIAC), which is the Superior Court of Record in the UK dealing with cases of National Security. The immigration case conducted also involved Human Rights including respect for private and family life and matters relating to persons deprived of British Citizenship. As well as achieving a successful outcome for her client before the SIAC, Manjit has also been successful in many other high profile immigration cases, asylum matters, nationality decisions and policy matters, including human rights issues and applicability of EU Law.

This has included Judicial Reviews, Statutory Review, appeals before the First Tier and Upper Tribunals and appeals to the Court of Appeal.

In addition, Manjit has also conducted and been successful in a number of family cases with a human rights element, including high profile immigration cases, FGM (female genital mutilation) cases, asylum matters, nationality decisions and policy matters. This has included Judicial Reviews, Statutory Review, appeals before the First Tier and Upper Tribunals and appeals to the Court of Appeal.

Significant cases involving complex and novel issues, of high political sensitivity included the following:

• BB v SSHD: SC/26/2003 – Challenge to the decision of the Entry Clearance Officer to refuse re-entry to an Indian National resident in the UK on the basis of national security. The matter was conceded before it went to court on the basis of representations made.
• Challenge to the Secretary of Sates’ Domestic Violence Policy now part of the Immigration Rules. Matter was conceded on basis of representations made.
• Judicial Review challenge to the Secretary of State’s decision to remove Students and Spouses in breach of Immigration Policy.

Challenge to the Secretary of States’ decision to refuse a client’s claim for asylum. The client was the victim of Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) in Sierra Leone and faced the very real threat of FGM being re-performed on her and for the first time on her daughter. The matter went to appeal before the Immigration and Asylum Chamber of the First-Tier Tribunal where the Secretary of States’ decision was successfully overturned on the basis of representations made.