About The Legal Practice

At The Legal Practice, we blend expert legal knowledge with personalised service to protect your interests and achieve your goals.

Our team of experienced solicitors specialises in Property Law, Family Matters, Employment issues, Immigration Law, General Commercial Law, Construction Law, and private client services across London and beyond.

With decades of combined experience, our solicitors provide clear, pragmatic advice tailored to your unique situation-whether you’re an individual, family, or business. We pride ourselves on building lasting relationships with our clients through exceptional communication and unwavering dedication.

Discover our team of legal experts below or contact us today to discuss how we can help with your legal needs.

Discover our team of legal experts

JIVEN MANDAIR

MANAGING PARTNER
Jiven Mandair is the Managing Partner of The Legal Practice Solicitors, overseeing the firm's growth and development while advising clients on a range of private client matters. With legal experience gained in both London and New York, she provides practical, tailored advice on Wills, Probate, Estate Administration, Lasting Powers of Attorney, Settlement Agreements, and inheritance planning. Jiven is recognised for her approachable manner, clear communication, and commitment to delivering a professional, client-focused service. She understands that many legal matters arise during significant life events and is dedicated to helping clients make informed decisions with confidence. Under her leadership, the firm continues to provide trusted legal services to individuals, families, and businesses, ensuring every client receives responsive guidance, personalised support, and practical solutions throughout their legal journey.

DHARMINI SOMANI

PARTNER & HEAD OF CONVEYANCING
Dharmini Somani is a Partner and Head of Conveyancing, specialising in residential and commercial property transactions across England and Wales. Since qualifying as a Solicitor in 2018, she has advised individuals, families, investors, landlords, and businesses on a broad range of property matters, including sales, purchases, remortgages, transfers of equity, commercial leases, and investment transactions. As Head of Conveyancing, Dharmini leads the firm's property department, working closely with clients and industry professionals to ensure transactions progress smoothly and efficiently. She is known for her practical approach, clear communication, and commitment to delivering a professional, client-focused service. By providing straightforward legal advice and responsive support throughout every stage of the conveyancing process, Dharmini helps clients navigate complex property transactions with confidence while working towards successful and timely completions.

JASVIR PATEL

PRIVATE CLIENT CONSULTANT
Jasvir Patel is a Consultant Private Client Solicitor with almost ten years of legal experience advising individuals and families on a wide range of private client matters. Her expertise includes Wills, Probate, Estate Administration, Lasting Powers of Attorney, and estate planning, helping clients protect their interests and plan confidently for the future. Jasvir is known for her approachable and compassionate manner, taking the time to understand each client's individual circumstances and provide clear, practical advice tailored to their needs. She is committed to making complex legal matters straightforward while offering responsive support during what can often be difficult or emotional times. By delivering professional, client-focused guidance, Jasvir helps clients make informed decisions with confidence while ensuring their wishes and the interests of their loved ones are carefully protected.

KALPANA SHAH

SENIOR CONSULTANT FAMILY SOLICITOR
Kalpana Shah is a Senior Consultant Family Solicitor with over 30 years of experience advising clients on a wide range of family law matters. She provides expert guidance on divorce, financial settlements, child arrangements, domestic abuse cases, cohabitation disputes, and protective court orders, delivering practical advice tailored to each client's circumstances. Kalpana is known for her compassionate approach, clear communication, and commitment to supporting individuals and families through challenging and often emotional situations. She works closely with clients to protect their interests while helping them make informed decisions for the future. By combining extensive legal expertise with a professional and client-focused approach, Kalpana provides responsive guidance and trusted support, helping clients navigate complex family law matters with confidence while working towards fair and positive outcomes.

PARVEEN VERMA

CONSULTANT COMMERCIAL PROPERTY SOLICITOR
Praveen Verma is a Consultant Commercial Property Solicitor with more than 35 years of experience advising businesses, investors, landlords, tenants, and developers on a wide range of commercial property matters. His expertise includes acquisitions and disposals, commercial leases, property development, investment transactions, refinancing, and landlord and tenant issues. Having successfully managed his own legal practice for many years, Praveen combines extensive legal knowledge with a strong understanding of the commercial challenges faced by clients. He is known for his practical, commercially focused approach and commitment to delivering clear, strategic advice tailored to each client's objectives. By providing responsive guidance and effective support throughout every stage of a transaction, Praveen helps clients navigate complex commercial property matters with confidence while working towards efficient and successful outcomes.

REENA PATEL

CONSULTANT FAMILY SOLICITOR
Reena Patel is a Consultant Family Solicitor with more than 25 years of experience advising individuals and families on a wide range of family law matters across England and Wales. Her expertise includes divorce, financial settlements, child arrangements, cohabitation disputes, domestic abuse matters, and protective injunctions, providing practical advice tailored to each client's circumstances. Having previously held senior roles, including Partner positions within established law firms, Reena brings extensive legal knowledge and a compassionate, client-focused approach to every case. She is recognised for her clear communication, pragmatic guidance, and commitment to helping clients make informed decisions during challenging times. By providing responsive support and effective representation, whether through negotiation or court proceedings, Reena helps clients navigate complex family law matters with confidence while working towards fair, practical, and positive outcomes.

ANGALEE PANDYA

SENIOR EMPLOYMENT LAW CONSULTANT
Anjalee Pandya is a Senior Employment Law Consultant with extensive experience advising employers on a wide range of employment law and workplace matters across England and Wales. She works closely with business owners, directors, HR professionals, and managers, providing practical, commercially focused advice tailored to each organisation's needs. Her expertise includes employment contracts, workplace policies, disciplinary and grievance procedures, redundancies, settlement agreements, TUPE matters, and Employment Tribunal claims. Anjalee is known for her proactive approach, clear communication, and commitment to helping businesses manage legal risk while maintaining effective workplace relationships. By delivering responsive guidance and pragmatic solutions, she supports employers through both contentious and non-contentious matters, helping them navigate complex employment issues with confidence while working towards practical and successful outcomes.

PAUL MENDELSOHN

CONSULTANT LITIGATION SOLICITOR
Paul Mendelsohn is a Consultant Litigation Solicitor with more than 25 years of experience advising individuals, businesses, landlords, and commercial clients on a broad range of dispute resolution and litigation matters. His expertise includes commercial and contract disputes, debt recovery, property and landlord-tenant issues, construction disputes, shareholder disagreements, and alternative dispute resolution. Paul is known for his strategic, commercially focused approach and works closely with clients to identify practical solutions tailored to their circumstances. Whether resolving matters through negotiation, mediation, or court proceedings, he is committed to providing clear advice, responsive support, and effective representation throughout the legal process. By helping clients understand their options, assess risks, and make informed decisions, Paul delivers trusted guidance aimed at achieving efficient, practical, and successful outcomes.

CECILIA FERNANDES

SENIOR CONVEYANCING PARALEGAL
Cecilia Fernandes is a Senior Conveyancing Paralegal with over 20 years of experience providing legal support in residential property matters. She assists homebuyers, sellers, landlords, lenders, estate agents, and mortgage brokers with a wide range of transactions, including property sales, purchases, remortgages, transfers of equity, new build properties, and shared ownership matters. Working closely with the firm's conveyancing team, Cecilia is committed to delivering a professional, proactive, and client-focused service at every stage of the process. She is recognised for her attention to detail, approachable manner, and dedication to ensuring transactions progress smoothly and efficiently. By providing clear communication, practical guidance, and responsive support throughout each transaction, Cecilia helps clients navigate the conveyancing process with confidence while working towards successful and timely completions.

MAMTA SHAH

BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT MANAGER
Mamta Shah is the Business Development Manager at The Legal Practice Solicitors, where she plays a key role in strengthening client relationships and supporting the firm's continued growth. With a background in investment banking and experience working with high-net-worth individuals and private clients, she brings valuable expertise in relationship management, client service, and professional networking. Mamta works closely with solicitors, business owners, introducers, and professional contacts to develop strategic partnerships and ensure clients are connected with the right legal support for their needs. She is recognised for her approachable manner, professionalism, and commitment to delivering an exceptional client experience. By building trusted relationships and maintaining clear communication, Mamta helps enhance the firm's reputation while supporting individuals, businesses, and professional partners with confidence and care.

RADNIKA SHAH

SENIOR COMMERCIAL PROPERTY PARALEGAL
Radnika Shah is a Senior Commercial Property Paralegal with over 30 years of experience in commercial property law. She works with businesses, landlords, investors, developers, and property owners, providing practical support across a wide range of commercial property transactions. Her expertise includes commercial leases, lease renewals, acquisitions, disposals, property development, refinancing, due diligence, Land Registry applications, and transaction management. Radnika is known for her proactive approach, attention to detail, and commitment to delivering a professional, client-focused service. She works closely with clients, lenders, surveyors, agents, and colleagues to ensure every transaction progresses smoothly and efficiently. By providing clear guidance and responsive support throughout the legal process, Radnika helps clients navigate complex property matters with confidence while working towards successful and timely outcomes.

REBECCA DSOUZA

LANDLORD, TENANT & LITIGATION PARALEGAL
Rebecca D’Souza is a Landlord, Tenant & Litigation Paralegal with over five years of experience supporting clients in a wide range of property and civil litigation matters. Holding an LLB and currently undertaking the Solicitors Qualifying Examination (SQE), she assists landlords, property owners, businesses, and individuals with tenancy disputes, possession matters, rent arrears, housing issues, debt recovery, and contract disputes. Rebecca is known for her practical approach, clear communication, and commitment to delivering professional, client-focused support. She understands that legal disputes can be stressful and time-sensitive, working closely with clients to explain their options and help matters progress efficiently. By providing responsive guidance and tailored legal assistance throughout every stage of a case, Rebecca helps clients navigate complex legal matters with confidence while working towards practical and successful outcomes.

LASITH HEWASILIYANGE

PRIVATE CLIENT PARALEGAL
Lasith Hewasiliyange is a Private Client Paralegal who assists individuals and families with a wide range of private client matters. Holding both an LLB (Hons) and a Master of Laws (LLM), he provides practical support in Wills, Probate, Estate Administration, Lasting Powers of Attorney, Court of Protection matters, and estate planning. Lasith is committed to delivering clear communication, professional guidance, and a high standard of client care throughout every stage of the legal process. He understands that private client matters often involve important personal decisions and sensitive family circumstances, approaching each case with empathy, professionalism, and attention to detail. By providing responsive support and tailored legal assistance, Lasith helps clients navigate complex legal matters with confidence while ensuring their interests and future plans are carefully protected.

PARVINDER SINGH

SENIOR IMMIGRATION CONSULTANT
Parvinder Singh is a Senior Immigration Consultant with more than 20 years of experience advising individuals, families, and businesses on a wide range of UK immigration matters. His expertise includes visa applications, settlement, British citizenship, sponsor licences, business immigration, and immigration appeals, providing practical guidance tailored to each client's circumstances. Parvinder is known for his clear communication, professional approach, and commitment to helping clients navigate the complexities of the UK immigration system with confidence. He understands that immigration matters can be both life-changing and time-sensitive, and works closely with clients to ensure they are fully informed throughout the process. By delivering responsive support and straightforward legal guidance, Parvinder helps clients achieve the best possible outcomes while making the immigration journey as smooth and efficient as possible.

SAMANTHA GREER

Consultant Construction & Commercial Solicitor
Samantha Greer is a Consultant Construction & Commercial Solicitor with more than 17 years of post-qualification experience advising businesses, developers, contractors, consultants, and property owners on a wide range of construction and commercial matters. Her expertise includes construction contracts, commercial agreements, development projects, adjudication, construction disputes, and property development, providing practical advice tailored to each client's commercial objectives. Samantha is recognised for her strategic approach, clear communication, and commitment to delivering commercially focused legal solutions. She works closely with clients to manage legal risk, protect their interests, and support successful project outcomes from inception through to completion. By providing responsive guidance and effective representation in both contentious and non-contentious matters, Samantha helps clients navigate complex legal challenges with confidence while achieving practical and successful outcomes.

Support Team

Our Support Team plays a vital role in delivering the high standard of service that clients expect from The Legal Practice Solicitors. Working closely with our solicitors and legal advisers, the team provides administrative and legal support across a wide range of practice areas, including client onboarding, case management, document preparation, compliance procedures, and day-to-day client care. Their professionalism, attention to detail, and commitment to efficiency help ensure that every matter progresses smoothly from instruction to completion. By providing responsive support and maintaining the highest standards of client service, our support team helps create a seamless experience while ensuring clients feel informed, supported, and confident throughout their legal journey.