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Ferzana is a Senior Associate and solicitor based in Fragomen’s London office, where she works with the firm’s UK-inbound practice. In this role, Ferzana assists corporate clients and individuals with a broad spectrum of immigration matters, including Tiers 1, 2 and 5 of the Points Based System (PBS).

Prior to joining Fragomen, Ferzana worked in a niche immigration firm, where she advised clients in relation to business and private client immigration matters under the Points Based System and in regard to nationality law, EU free movement law and human rights law. Ferzana has also represented clients at both the First-Tier Tribunal and Upper Tribunal and has extensive litigation experience.

Ferzana speaks English, Punjabi and Urdu.

Education

  • BPP University Law School, LL.M., 2011
  • BPP University Law School, Legal Practice Course, 2010
  • BPP University Law School, Graduate Diploma in Law, 2009
  • University of Greenwich, B.A. (Hons.), With Honors , 2008

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Admissions

Legal Qualifications: Solicitor of the Senior Courts of England and Wales

Awards

Named in The Law Society’s Pro Bono Recognition List of England and Wales, 2025

Professional accomplishments

Member, Law Society of England and Wales

Member, Joint Council for the Welfare of Immigrants

Member, Immigration Law Practitioners' Association

Publications and lectures

Author, “Transition to eVisas 2024: Key updates and action points for employers.” Brightmine, 17 October 2024.

Ferzana’s insights

April 11, 2025 | Awards

Fragomen Attorneys Recognised on The Law Society’s 2025 Pro Bono Recognition List of England and WalesRead more

November 14, 2024 | Media mentions

Brightmine: Transition to eVisas 2024: Key updates and action points for employersRead more

June 17, 2024 | Awards

Fragomen Attorneys Recognised on The Law Society's Pro Bono Recognition List of England and WalesRead more

Ferzana’s insights

April 11, 2025 | Awards

Fragomen Attorneys Recognised on The Law Society’s 2025 Pro Bono Recognition List of England and WalesRead more

November 14, 2024 | Media mentions

Brightmine: Transition to eVisas 2024: Key updates and action points for employersRead more

June 17, 2024 | Awards

Fragomen Attorneys Recognised on The Law Society's Pro Bono Recognition List of England and WalesRead more

Ferzana’s insights

April 11, 2025 | Awards

Fragomen Attorneys Recognised on The Law Society’s 2025 Pro Bono Recognition List of England and WalesRead more

November 14, 2024 | Media mentions

Brightmine: Transition to eVisas 2024: Key updates and action points for employersRead more

June 17, 2024 | Awards

Fragomen Attorneys Recognised on The Law Society's Pro Bono Recognition List of England and WalesRead more

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  • Punjabi
  • Urdu

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T:+44 (0) 20 7090 9115

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London

Fragomen LLP

1st Floor, 95 Gresham St,

London EC2V 7NA

United Kingdom

Ferzana’s insights

April 11, 2025 | Awards

Fragomen Attorneys Recognised on The Law Society’s 2025 Pro Bono Recognition List of England and WalesRead more

November 14, 2024 | Media mentions

Brightmine: Transition to eVisas 2024: Key updates and action points for employersRead more

June 17, 2024 | Awards

Fragomen Attorneys Recognised on The Law Society's Pro Bono Recognition List of England and WalesRead more

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Ferzana’s insights

April 11, 2025 | Awards

Fragomen Attorneys Recognised on The Law Society’s 2025 Pro Bono Recognition List of England and WalesRead more

November 14, 2024 | Media mentions

Brightmine: Transition to eVisas 2024: Key updates and action points for employersRead more

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Fragomen Attorneys Recognised on The Law Society's Pro Bono Recognition List of England and WalesRead more

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London

Fragomen LLP

1st Floor, 95 Gresham St,

London EC2V 7NA

United Kingdom

Ferzana’s insights

April 11, 2025 | Awards

Fragomen Attorneys Recognised on The Law Society’s 2025 Pro Bono Recognition List of England and WalesRead more

November 14, 2024 | Media mentions

Brightmine: Transition to eVisas 2024: Key updates and action points for employersRead more

June 17, 2024 | Awards

Fragomen Attorneys Recognised on The Law Society's Pro Bono Recognition List of England and WalesRead more

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