Business Details
15 Years
experience
Trusted Legal Advice in Rochdale
Established in 2011, Rochdale Legal Enterprise emerged in response to the UK government's reduction of legal aid funding for immigration and employment law. As a community interest company, we operate as a not-for-profit solicitors practice, collaborating closely with Rochdale Law Centre to deliver affordable legal services. Our mission is to mitigate the impact of reduced access to justice by providing specialist legal advice at fair prices. We are regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority and reinvest surplus income into Rochdale Law Centre's charitable work. Our team includes accredited immigration specialists with multilingual capabilities, offering representation in appeals and complex cases.We prioritise transparency, with no hidden charges, and maintain partnerships with local advice organisations to enhance community access to legal support. Our employment law services, though temporarily paused, previously offered low-cost solutions including no-win-no-fee options. We serve clients across Rochdale and neighbouring areas, including Oldham, Bury, and Manchester. Our expertise spans immigration, asylum, employment disputes, and discrimination cases, delivered through a commitment to social justice and professional excellence.
Services
Immigration Law
Asylum Claims
Employment Disputes
Visa Applications
Discrimination Cases
Appeals Representation
Work Permit Applications
Family Reunion Cases
Details
- Year established: 2011
Highlights and features
- We are a regulated legal practice with Law Society Accredited Immigration specialists
- Our not-for-profit model reinvests surplus income into community legal support
- Multilingual services available in Punjabi, Urdu, Hindi, and Gujarati
- We offer the lowest-cost employment law service in the region
- Partnerships with local advice organisations enhance access to justice
Associations and certifications
- Solicitors Regulation Authority
- Community Interest Company (CIC)
What people say
Lowest cost service
Positive outcome
Hard work
Multilingual support
Transparent pricing
Services
Immigration Law
Specialist immigration services covering visa applications, family reunion cases, and nationality matters. Our accredited solicitors provide representation before the Home Office and British embassies. We handle appeals and complex cases with a focus on client communication in multiple languages including Punjabi and Urdu.
Asylum Claims
Comprehensive asylum support including initial applications, appeals, and bail hearings. We offer fixed-fee consultations and transparent pricing for out-of-country applications. Our team specialises in presenting complex humanitarian cases to immigration tribunals.
Employment Law
Expert guidance on unfair dismissal, discrimination, and contractual disputes. Temporary services include free initial advice and no-win-no-fee representation at reduced rates. We assist with tribunal claims and settlement agreements during periods of availability.
Appeals Representation
Professional tribunal representation for immigration and employment cases. Our solicitors prepare detailed submissions and evidence bundles, with success rates demonstrated through client testimonials. Services include urgent case handling and document preparation.
Fee Waiver Applications
Specialist assistance with immigration fee waiver applications. We prepare comprehensive submissions demonstrating financial hardship, including supporting evidence requirements. Services cover primary applicants and additional dependants at standardised rates.
People
Shabana Ahmad
Solicitor
Accredited immigration specialist with 18 years' experience. Handles complex asylum cases and family reunion applications. Fluent in Punjabi, Urdu, Hindi and Gujarati. Supervises legal casework and tribunal representation.
Questions
What areas do you cover?
We serve Rochdale and surrounding areas including Oldham, Bury, Manchester, Salford, Bolton and Calderdale.
Are your services affordable?
Yes, we offer the lowest-cost employment law services locally, with immigration consultations from £50 and transparent fixed fees.
Do you offer multilingual support?
Yes, our lead solicitor speaks Punjabi, Urdu, Hindi and Gujarati for client convenience.
What immigration cases do you handle?
We specialise in visa applications, asylum claims, family reunion, and appeals with tribunal representation.
Are you regulated professionals?
Yes, we're authorised by the Solicitors Regulation Authority and operate as a regulated Community Interest Company.
