Languages
In addition to English, also fluent in spoken Punjabi, Urdu & Hindi
Amanjit Lalli
Amanjit is the owner and founder of A L Law and qualified as a solicitor in January 2000. She specialises in the area of Family and Children Law.
Amanjit is currently a member of the following panels:
- Law Society Children’s Panel – Children Representative
- Advanced Family Law Panel
- Domestic Violence Advisor – Advanced Family Law Panel
- The Ministry of Justice, International Child Abduction & Contact Unit Panel
Amanjit is also a member of Resolution, Reunite and Association of Lawyers for Children.
Amanjit is a specialist in International Child Abduction and works to ensuring the best outcomes for her clients. She also represents parents, family members, children’s guardians and children in all children cases. Amanjit is able to advise on Family/Matrimonial matters and practices in both the High Court and Family Courts, acting for publicly funded and private clients. She practices her own advocacy at all levels.
Amanjit undertakes pro bono work on a regular basis with local women’s centres and Citizen Advice Bureau’s. She is dedicated to working with all vulnerable members of society that require assistance and further committed to charitable work with a number of local Charities. Amanjit is also experienced in Wills and Trusts work.
Outside work Amanjit enjoys yoga, reading and travelling.
Re SK (2007) EWHC 3289 (FAM)
M v J (2007) ALL ER (D) AT5 (MAR)
Re FH (Dispensing with Fact-Finding Hearing) (2009) 1 FLR 349
Re Z (Unsupervised Contact: Allegations of Domestic Violence) (2009) EWCA CIV 430
Re O (A Child) (2009) EWCA Civ 1273
WF v FJ, BF and RF (Abduction: Child’s Objections) (2010) EWHC 2909 (Fam)
Re T v LAA (2013) EWHC 960(Admin)
Re: S (A child: Care order) (2014) EWHC 529 (Fam)
A (A Child), Re [2020] EWHC 2784 (Fam) (16 October 2020)
AB v CD & Anor [2021] EWHC 2673 (Fam) (26 March 2021)
Re S (change of surname : child in foster care) (12 July 2021)
P (A Child) (Abduction : Inherent Jurisdiction) [2021] EWCA Civ 1171 (28 July 2021)
H AND B 2022 EWHC 526 (fam) (11 March 2022)
V & W, Re (Hague Return Order, Lithuania) [2022] EWHC 739 (Fam) (30 March 2022)
Gavin Brown
Gavin is a Child Care and Family Solicitor and conducts his own advocacy in childcare and family matters.
Gavin has experience of undertaking extensive work on all areas of children and family law including Wardship, Child Abduction, Divorce, Public and Private Children law applications.
Prior to specialising Child Care and Family law, Gavin gained extensive experience in Criminal law, where he represented clients who had been charged with serious crimes including murder, assaults and sexual offences. During this time, Gavin was also a police accredited representative and built up a firm client base. Gavin advised clients at the police station, as to the strengths and weaknesses of their case and their options in interview at the police station. Gavin undertook complex casework on a range of cases, developed strong relationships with barristers and conducted prison visits on a regular basis.
Combining his experience in Child Care and Criminal Law, Gavin has conducted several Care Proceeding matters from his existing clientele.
Gavin has represented clients at court, Legal Planning Meetings and Child Protection Conferences and advised them extensively, as to the procedure in Care Proceedings undertaken by the Local Authority.
During his spare time enjoys playing and watching football, reading and spending time with his family.
J, G And H (Children: Supervision Orders) [2021] EWHC 884
R v F & Others (St Albans Crown Court) 2013
R v E and others (Central Criminal Court) 2008
Cherin Sparrow
Cherin joined A L Law Associates in June 2019 as a newly qualified Child Care and Family Solicitor.
Cherin has represented clients within all aspects of Child Care and Family Law including Private and Public Children matters, Divorce matters, Financial Settlements and Domestic Abuse including Non-Molestation/Occupational Orders. She is a keen advocate who endeavours to represent her clients throughout the Court proceedings.
Cherin also gained experience in Civil Litigation and Insolvency matters during her training. She is now an ambitious litigator who can assist in civil litigation matters including debt collection. She is keen to encourage parties to negotiate wherever possible to ensure clients do not incur unnecessary legal fees. However, she has experience in guiding clients through the court process as and when necessary.
Additionally, Cherin has experience in providing independent legal advice to investors who may be required to act as a personal guarantor when securing a corporate loan. Cherin has provided advice and assistance to clients in respect of the implications of acting as a personal guarantor and helped clients make the right decision based on their individual circumstances.
Building a good rapport with her clients is of the highest importance as Cherin believes this is vital to achieving her clients’ goals.
Outside of work, Cherin enjoys carrying out Pro-Bono work with the Citizens Advice Bureau and Rights of Women to help individuals who may be unable to access legal advice through other means. Cherin is a member of Resolution and is working towards her children panel accreditation. Cherin also enjoys baking, travelling and reading.
Patricia Gall
Patricia has worked as a paralegal having commenced employment with A L Law Associates in January 2023. Patricia will embark on the second phase of her career as a trainee solicitor in January 2024.
As a paralegal, Patricia has worked under the direct supervision of the Director, Amanjit Lalli and has also assisted the other fee earners in the firm where necessary. Patricia’s role within the team involves assisting with day-to-day case handling, attending court to provide support to counsel and drafting documents.
Patrica has gained experience in a wide range of family law areas, including Divorce, Public Law Care Proceedings, Private Law Children Matters, International Child abduction and Domestic Abuse cases. Patricia has her own case load in respect of domestic abuse cases and regularly attends court to conduct her own advocacy on these matters. Particia also represents clients at Public Law Outline meetings with the Social Services.
Prior to joining A L Law, Patricia completed her undergraduate degree in Law at De Montfort University and undertook the Legal Practice Course. Patricia always held an interest in family law and completed her dissertation on “Changes in Divorce Laws and the Impacts it has on Children.”.
Languages
In addition to English, Patricia is fluent in Romanian
and conversational in Hungarian.