2018 Leading Adviser Supplement

174 Acquisition International - Leading Advisers 2018 1803AI38 Acquisition International - Issue 7 2018 23 Since its inception in June 2016, Pathfynder Solicitors has swiftly made its mark in the field of UK Immigration, representing clients from all over the world. Due to their undisputed expertise in the sector, Acquisition International magazine recognised the firm in our ongoing Leading Adviser programme, as the Leading Immigration Adviser of the Year. We profiled the firm, and Managing Director Shahjahan Ali, to find out why they were the only choice for this coveted accolade. hahjahan Ali founded Pathfynder Solicitors with a simple goal in mind: to use his significant experience to assist individuals and businesses wanting to navigate UK Immigration Law. He has particular skill in cases involving the Points Based System, indefinite leave to remain, and European Free Movement rights, though his knowledge extends far beyond those jurisdictions. With clients ranging from multinational corporations, educational institutions, investors, and entrepreneurs, his case success speaks volumes about his competence in his field. This competence has secured positions on the panel of experts for LexisPSL Immigration in 2011, and qualified him to be a contributor to WestLaw UK Insight since 2017. Ali’s path as an expert in immigration law began in 2007 when he graduated from Lancaster University with a Bachelor of Laws, before earning his LPC in Law at the Oxford Institue of Legal Practice in 2008. From there, he honed his talents at Turpin & Miller as a solicitor and Head of Skilled Migration in 2008 to 2012, at Clarkslegal LLP as Senior Solicitor in Business Immigration and at Withersworldwide as Company: Pathfynder Solicitors Address: King House Studio 3, 5-11 Westbourne Grove, London, W2 4UA Web: www.pathfynder.co.uk Phone: 0207 221 6863 The Path to Expert Immigration Advice S 1803AI38 Associate of Immigration. In 2016 Ali launched his own firm, Pathfynder Solicitors. To his many clients, he is a bulwark in the often- intimidating arena of immigration law – offering clear and helpful guidance in avoiding potential pitfalls in application processes, with a breadth of knowledge and legal presence that belies Pathfynder Solicitor’s relatively small size. Among his peers, Ali is known for his diligent, hard-working, unflappable nature, alongside his seemingly infallible knowledge of immigration law. This knowledge has seen him rise quickly among the ranks of immigration lawyers, and fortified his position as one of the very best immigration solicitors working in the UK. It was for this reason that Acquisition International ranked him among our Leading Advisers for 2018, an accolade which stands as testament to his abilities and future potential in the field. Moving further into 2018, Ali looks to expand his business, recruiting new talent to fuel growth and keep apace of client demand. The Path to Expert Immigration Advice Leading Immigration Adviser of the Year, UK