About Us
We are an established and dynamic law firm providing practical legal services and solutions to clients in the UK. Our aim is to understand our clients’ objectives as their success is a measure of our success. We take the time to understand and evaluate our clients’ objectives, and we will work tirelessly to match and exceed their expectations. Our overall aim is to provide excellent and innovative legal solutions for all our clients.
In pursuit of our aim, we are dedicated to the following standards:
- For our community: we aim to continue our long tradition of dedicated service with socially responsible practices whilst maintaining a stable and profitable business to benefit the greater community.
- For our clients: we aim to work hard to provide competent legal services in a timely and cost-effective manner without compromising our professional obligations and individual and corporate integrity.
- For our firm: we aim to foster and promote an enjoyable working environment with open communication and mutual respect whilst encouraging innovation, teamwork and loyalty.
Our Commitment
We aim to understand our clients’ objectives, so we can deliver excellent legal services to the greater community, as their success is a measure of our achievement.
Meet Our Team
Our staff are down to earth and accessible people. We are primarily motivated by the delivery of quality legal advice and assistance to all our clients.
We go beyond just answering questions or clarifying points of law. Our work history shows that we deliver the highest quality solutions with exacting standards. Clients come to us because we go the extra mile to get results for them.
DR. ABESS TAQI
Dr. Taqi is a practising solicitor in England and Wales, specializing in Property/Conveyancing, Immigration Law and Housing Law. He is also an accredited Asylum and Immigration Senior caseworker with Supervisor status under the Law Society’s Immigration and Asylum Law Accreditation scheme and appointed by the Legal Aid Agency as an Independent Peer Reviewer in the category of Immigration Law. Dr. Taqi is also a Notary Public [www.abesstaqi.com] and a Commissioner for Oaths. He holds a PhD degree in Political Science awarded by the University of London, School of Advanced Studies in 2015.
KARIS LE WINTON
Karis Le Winton is a practising solicitor in England and Wales, specialising in Housing Law, Homelessness, and related Public Law matters. She has extensive experience representing clients in homelessness applications, suitability reviews, disrepair claims, and possession proceedings. Karis regularly advises and acts in Judicial Review challenges against local authorities, particularly in urgent housing matters. She is committed to safeguarding the rights of vulnerable individuals, including those with complex medical and social needs, and ensuring that Local Authorities meet their statutory duties under the Housing Act 1996 and Homelessness Reduction Act 2017.
GLENN CORNEY
Glenn is a Legal Executive with over 20 years legal experience. He is an Asylum and Immigration Senior caseworker with Supervisor status and accredited by The Law Society under its Immigration and Asylum Law Accreditation scheme. Glenn holds a Masters’ degree in Near and Middle Eastern Studies from the University of SOAS. His work regularly involves detained fast- track casework and training and supervising new recruits to the firm.
SHEN TURGUT
Mrs. Shen Turgut is a qualified Paralegal/Legal Executive. She is fluent in Turkish, and has worked in the areas of Immigration Law, Property Law and Housing Law for over 20 years.
LORAINE BABEKI-LAWU
Loraine is a Trainee Solicitor at VIRGO SOLICITORS. She supports our caseworkers and solicitors in their legal work relating to Housing and Immigration matters and she is responsible for dealing with the firm’s external communications.
loraine.babeki@virgosolicitors.co.uk
MAXINE ADU-TWUM
Maxine is a housing and immigration assistant at Virgo Solicitors. She plays a key role in supporting our caseworkers and solicitors across a wide range of legal matters. Maxine also manages the firm’s external communications, ensuring our clients and the wider community are kept well-informed and supported with needs.