Waqar Ahmad

Waqar has extensive experience in immigration, asylum, and nationality law. He is particularly skilled in handling complex asylum and trafficking cases, providing clear, effective advice and representation to achieve the best possible outcomes. Waqar is able to represent individuals at all levels of court. Waqar has had a number of successful outcomes in error of law hearings in the Upper Tribunal.

Waqar is experienced in both public and private family law matters, including dispute resolution hearings, fact-finding hearings, final hearings as well as enforcement proceedings.

Waqar has further expanded his practice in family finance, providing advice and representation in financial disputes arising from separation or divorce. He has conducted first hearings, dispute resolutions hearing as well as final hearings.

Waqar’s civil practice includes landlord and tenant disputes, personal injury, road traffic collision and other related matters. He has previously been instructed on application hearings, small claims trials, fast-track trials as well as multi-track trials. With a keen interest in expanding further, Waqar is particularly focused on broadening his experience in civil and commercial disputes.

Waqar has a broad knowledge of general crime. In particular, he is regularly instructed on road traffic matters, representing defendants in the Magistrates and Crown Courts throughout the country. He has previously represented defendants at first hearings, trials as well as sentencing.

City, University of London – Bar Professional Training Course – Very Competent  

City, University of London – LLB Law (Hons) – 2.1 

The Honourable Society of Inner Temple  

Family Law Bar Association

Young Legal Aid Lawyers

Leadership Academic Award 

CityBuddy Lead Mentor 

Micro-Placements Programme 

Advocacy and Vulnerability Course

Conversant in: Urdu, Punjabi, Hindi  

R v TE [2026]

Successfully avoided a custodial sentence representing the defendant who was charged with causing serious injury by careless or inconsiderate driving.

M v S v H [2026]

Represented the Government Legal Department and successfully defended a default judgment being entered against the Defendant.

H.M.S v SSHD [2025]

Successfully set aside decision in the Upper Tribunal and matter remitted to the First-Tier Tribunal on the basis that the Upper Tribunal found material error of law on credibility grounds.

C.M. v SSHD [2025]

Decision set aside and matter remitted to the First-Tier Tribunal by agreement between the parties in the Upper Tribunal, recognising an error of law where the First-Tier Tribunal acted unfairly by excluding key evidence due to the appellant’s legal representative’s failure to submit the evidence in time.

D v D [2025]

Secured a Specific Issue Order in the Family Court, enabling the mother to apply for British citizenship for her child without requiring the father’s consent.

NW v SE [2024]

Successfully secured a section 91(4) barring order against the applicant in the family court.

A.N. v R.S. [2024]

Successfully entered Summary Judgment against the defendant and set aside the defence and counterclaim made against the Claimant.

J.K. v SSHD [2024]

Successfully represented a male Albanian national before the First-Tier Tribunal, securing refugee status for the appellant on the basis of risk of re-trafficking upon return

NS v SSHD [2024]

Waqar successfully set aside a First-Tier Tribunal decision at the Upper Tribunal in a deportation matter for the judge’s failure to address, at the human rights appeal hearing, the Appellant’s argument under section 117(D)(2)(c) of the NIAA Act 2002 and in Part 13 of the Immigration Rules. 

R v L [2024]

Sentencing for theft of over £100,000. Acting for the Defendant in the Crown Court, providing mitigation submissions that although the offence had been committed, there were strong personal mitigation and a realistic prospect of rehabilitation. Waqar successfully secured a suspended sentence with no compensatory order. The case was also reported in the media. 

Cricket, working out at the gym, travelling and trying different cuisines around the world.   

“I went to a private solicitor in July, but found them cold and unhelpful. Waqar was my Barrister and he was great. Put me at ease, took time to talk to me to understand what I wanted and helping me understand what was going on and why”  Client instructed via Licensed Access through Dad’s Unlimited Charity

“I wanted to express my deepest gratitude to you for your assistance and support on securing my children’s future. Your professionalism was second to none and I will forever be indebted to you. I wish you all the best for your future endeavours, god bless.” Comments from a client following successful outcome.

“The applicant was very ably represented by Mr. Ahmad who did an extremely good job representing her. I commend him for his efforts.” Deputy District Judge

“I regularly instruct Mr Waqar Ahmad of 10 King’s Bench Walk in a range of family matters and have always found him to be thorough, reliable and well prepared. He has a strong grasp of the detail in each case and is able to identify the key issues quickly, providing clear and practical advice from the outset. Waqar presents cases in a calm, measured and persuasive way, which is particularly helpful in more complex or sensitive matters. Clients respond exceptionally well to him and appreciate his clear manner and professionalism. He is responsive, easy to work with and someone I am very comfortable recommending to colleagues and clients alike”