Tabassum Baig Consultant Solicitor

Tabassum qualified as a solicitor in 2013 and holds an LLM in Human Rights Law. She has over 12 years of legal experience and specialises in family and immigration law.  

Areas of expertise: 

Family Law 

• Divorce   
• Child Arrangements  
• Financial Remedies and Arrangements  
• Non-Molestation Orders  
• Prenuptial and Postnuptial Agreements  

Immigration Law 

Tabassum can assist with a range of business immigration matters, including: 

• UK Visa Sponsor Licence 
• Visas, including corporate and entrepreneur visas and related spouse visa applications 

Approach to work and clients 

Tabassum takes a client-centred and solution-focused approach to her work. She understands that legal matters can be emotionally challenging, so she ensures her clients feel listened to, understand their options, and feel confident in their decisions.  

She always aims to resolve matters constructively but can also be a strong advocate in negotiations and court if required. 

Many of Tabassum’s clients value the fact that she explains complex legal issues in plain English, provides realistic expectations from the outset, and goes the extra mile to achieve the best possible outcome for them and their families.  

Tabassum is also fluent in Urdu. 

Notable cases

Family Law  

• Financial Remedies: Represented the respondent husband in a case with combined assets of £100k plus a £1M pension. The case was resolved successfully at FDR stage, and the client was awarded a lump sum, 25% property equity, and a Pension Sharing Order.  
• Prenuptial Agreement: Advised a bride on a high-value international prenuptial agreement, securing protection for the family home and future children.  
• Child Arrangements: Assisted a mother in divorce and child arrangement proceedings with consent, addressing international and immigration considerations.  
• Non-Molestation Order: Successfully obtained an urgent order for a Hong Kong client at risk of domestic abuse and coerced abortion.  

Immigration Law 

• Sponsor Licence: Managed the Sponsorship Management System for a high-profile client, an international fast-food chain, ensuring full UKVI compliance.