Welcome to Alcott Solicitors

First-class legal advice, built around you

We take account of your circumstances, explain things simply, and give you the practical support you need — across family, immigration, property, litigation and private client.

ABOUT ALCOTT

Legal advice builtaround you

Our service is built around you. We take account of your individual circumstances and deliver first-class legal advice in a way that suits you — explained simply, so you know where you stand.

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OUR SERVICES

Legal practice areastailored to your circumstances

Family and children, immigration, commercial property, landlord and tenant, civil litigation and private client — first-class advice delivered in a way that suits you.

Immigration Law

Immigration Law Solicitors UK immigration rules are detailed and change frequently. Whether you are applying for a visa, challenging a refusal, or planning a long-term future in the UK, specialist advice helps you navigate the process with confidence. Our immigration lawyers provide clear, practical guidance for individuals, families, and businesses — preparing strong applications and representing clients when decisions go wrong. How We Can Help Work, study, and family visa applications Indefinite Leave to Remain and British citizenship Sponsor licences and business immigration Human rights and asylum matters Administrative reviews and appeals Entry clearance and visa refusals Complex and multi-pathway case strategy Personal Immigration From partner and spouse visas to settlement and nationality, we help you understand eligibility requirements, prepare supporting evidence, and submit applications that meet Home Office standards. Business Immigration We advise employers and sponsored workers on Certificates of Sponsorship, compliance duties, and skilled worker routes — reducing the risk of delays, refusals, or licence issues. Speak to Our Team If you need immigration advice, contact us for an assessment of your circumstances. We will explain your options and set out a clear plan for moving forward.

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Family Law

Family Law Solicitors Family disputes are personal and emotionally demanding. Whether you are separating, making arrangements for children, or resolving finances after divorce, sensitive and clear legal advice helps you move forward with confidence. Our family solicitors focus on practical outcomes that protect your interests and, where children are involved, prioritise their welfare. How We Can Help Divorce and civil partnership dissolution Financial settlements and consent orders Child arrangements and parental responsibility Domestic abuse injunctions and protection orders Cohabitation and separation agreements Prenuptial and postnuptial agreements Mediation support and court representation Children and Parenting Arrangements We help parents resolve disputes about where a child lives, how time is spent, and key decisions about education and welfare — aiming for workable arrangements and escalating to court only where necessary. Finances on Separation We advise on disclosure, negotiation, and fair division of assets, pensions, and income. Where agreement cannot be reached, we represent you in financial remedy proceedings. Speak to Our Team If you need family law advice, contact us for a confidential discussion. We will explain your options clearly and help you decide the best next step.

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Commercial Law

Commercial Law Solicitors Strong commercial advice helps businesses grow, manage risk, and resolve disputes without unnecessary disruption. We support companies, directors, and entrepreneurs with clear, commercially focused legal guidance. Our commercial solicitors draft and negotiate contracts, advise on business structures and transactions, and act when commercial relationships break down. How We Can Help Commercial contracts and terms of business Shareholder and partnership agreements Company formation and corporate governance Business sales, purchases, and investment Commercial dispute resolution Agency, distribution, and supply arrangements Directors’ duties and shareholder disputes Contracts and Transactions Well-drafted agreements reduce ambiguity and protect your position. We prepare and review commercial documents so your rights, obligations, and exit routes are clear before problems arise. Commercial Disputes When disagreements escalate, we advise on strategy, negotiation, mediation, and litigation — always weighing cost, risk, and commercial objectives. Speak to Our Team Whether you need a contract reviewed, a deal completed, or a dispute resolved, contact us for practical commercial law support tailored to your business.

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ACCREDITATIONS

Recognised for thestandards we work to

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Law Society Lexcel — Practice Management Standard
Law Society Family Law Advanced
Legal Aid
Cyber Essentials

OUR TEAM

Meet the people behindyour legal advice

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20+ years

Fatiha Begum

Director & Senior immigration advisor

Fatiha Begum is the Director and Senior Immigration Advisor at Alcott Solicitors. With more than 20 years’ experience in UK immigration law, Fatiha Begum provides clear, practical advice and representation across visas, settlement, nationality, human rights and complex casework.

As an OISC-regulated immigration adviser, Fatiha Begum undertakes specialist casework and advocacy — including Immigration Tribunal appeals and administrative reviews — and is known for combining professional expertise with genuine care for clients and their families.

Whether you need help with a family or work visa, settlement, nationality, sponsor licensing, or a refused application, Fatiha Begum and the team at Alcott Solicitors will guide you from first instruction through to completion.

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Khan Md Golam Azam has experience in immigration, asylum and human rights law and specialises in commercial leases, assignments of lease, civil litigation and judicial reviews. Khan has extensive experience in immigration law and is an accredited Level 2 Senior Caseworker under the Law Society’s Immigration and Asylum Accreditation Scheme.

He is an experienced advocate and has represented clients at the Magistrates Court, Crown Court and the County Courts.

He graduated from the University of Rajshahi with LLB (Hons) in 1994 and completed his LLM in 1995. He was enrolled as an Advocate of Bangladesh in 1997 and permitted to practice in the Supreme Court of Bangladesh in 1999.

He is diligent, passionate and committed to acting in the best interests of his clients.

He enrolled as a Solicitor in England and Wales in 2011 and was called to the Bar at Lincoln’s Inn in February 2014.

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TESTIMONIALS

What our clientssay about our service

5.0

Alcott Solicitors guided us through our spouse visa application from start to finish. They explained every step clearly, kept us updated throughout, and our visa was approved without any issues. Highly professional, responsive and genuinely caring — we would recommend Alcott Solicitors to anyone.

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Sarah Mitchell

14 January 2026

5.0

Alcott Solicitors was a beacon of hope for my wife and me when my immigration process became too difficult for us to handle. Not only did they meticulously help us through every step of the process, their professionalism, patience and follow ups offered emotional support to both my wife and me. We are eternally grateful for their service and recommend Alcott Solicitors without reservation.

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Manuel Escamilla

3 August 2024

5.0

I am writing to thank Alcott Solicitors for their services as I found them excellent with my wife's Further Leave to Remain, Indefinite Leave to Remain and British Citizenship. I found them easy to contact if I had any questions or worries and their rates were very reasonable. I will be very happy to recommend Alcott Solicitors to anyone who asks.

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M Jenkins

21 September 2024

5.0

Alcott Solicitors was a great help when it came to renewing my residency permit. They kept me up to date with everything that was going on and any correspondence with the Home Office. The service I received was great and much appreciated and their constant communication with me made me feel at ease. I will definitely be using Alcott Solicitors again when I have to renew my visa.

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S.C.

8 January 2025

5.0

The school were put in touch with Alcott Solicitors to help with the process involved in granting a Tier 2 (General) sponsorship for a member of staff. I cannot recommend them more highly in their approach. They were extremely professional, calm and patient! They went out of their way to explain the process step by step.

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Sarah P, HR Manager

19 March 2025

5.0

We were lucky to have found Alcott Solicitors. The team was very helpful with our immigration process and their efforts and professionalism helped us achieve our most important goal, which was being together and building a future as a family. We always felt they were at our side every step of the way.

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Rob and Quita B

2 May 2025

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