I am a paralegal in the housing department at Hodge Jones & Allen and deal primarily with homelessness and homelessness review cases.

I joined Hodge Jones & Allen in 2018 and have previous experience dealing with housing, immigration and welfare & benefits law whilst at Harrow Law Centre. During my time there, I assisted fee-earners handling unlawful evictions, possession claims and prepared for judicial review. I have also represented clients at the First-Tier Tribunal (Social Security).

Additionally, I also have experience dealing with international clients in relation to divorce, financial remedies, child abduction and child relocation.

Education

• BPP University – LLM (Legal Practice) (ongoing)
• The University of Law – The Graduate Diploma of Law (Commendation)
• Ruprecht-Karls Universität Heidelberg
• L’Université de Genève
• King’s College London – French & German BA Joint Honours (First Class)

Career

• The International Family Law Group LLP – (2017 – 2018)
• Harrow Law Centre – (2016 – 2017)

Client Comments

• “What can I say other than Wow. Shabnàm and her team are a life saver. Rishi was the one who first took on my case. He was a professional and a good listener but later on he transferred my case to Shabnàm and I was worried about a new person taking on the case so I put forward some questions to Rishi whom then told me that he has TOTAL CONFIDENCE AND RESPECT for SHABNÀM. Reluctantly I accepted and in the end she delivered. HODGE JONES & ALLEN team are SIMPLY THE BEST. I HAVE BEEN ON THIS HOUSING JOURNEY LONG BEFORE THEY TOOK MY ON. Their level of professionalism is second to none. Thank you Shabnàm and thanks Rishi Joshi.”
• “I would recommend this company to anyone. Excellent service.”
• “Excellent !!! I can’t be happier !! Great housing solicitors!!! The best”.
• “My Solicitor Mr Rishi Joshi was excellent. He really journeyed with me through a really difficult time. I cannot thank him enough. His care and attention to detail felt like a dream. He deserves a million stars!
  I was always kept well informed. Always treated with the outmost respect. A great listener. Thank you so much Sir, and may God bless you abundantly!”

Memberships and Appointments

• Member of Young Legal Aid Lawyers
• Member of the Caravana Colombia UK Lawyers Group
• Trustee at Harrow Law Centre

Personal Interests

I enjoy learning new languages and have been self-teaching myself Spanish and Swiss German. I enjoy swimming, cycling and travelling abroad.