Our Team

Having spent 26 years supporting thousands of people with immigration issues, I know just how important it is for them, to get specialist, experienced and caring legal representation and advice. I never tire of helping people with what can be life changing issues for themselves and their families.

Daksheenie also continues to practice in family and property law and she is a committed Christian. When she is not working, she enjoys cooking and feeding the five thousand.


It may seem unfashionable and clichéd, but I became a solicitor to help others. Guiding people to both plan ahead and to resolve any wills and probate issues gives me the chance to make a real difference.

Esteddar’s work includes advising clients on matters relating to wills and inheritance tax, representing executors in the administration of estates, and providing advice and representation in probate disputes.
 Esteddar is a Church Trustee and, when time permits, enjoys archaeology and reading.

When people contact us for the first time, it is a difficult call for them to make. Behind every legal situation are a range of personal and emotional issues. We do our best to keep that in mind as we help.

John has specialised in family law for many years and helps people with divorce, financial matters, private and public children issues and injunction work. He has been a member of the Law Society’s specialist family law panel for 7 years and has been a Resolution accredited specialist for 2 years.

John has been married for over 30 years to his long suffering wife Janet. He tells every-one he is an expert in non-league football and most Saturday afternoons can be found watching his team Kingstonian of whom he is a proud patron.He is also a self –confessed Dr Who and Blakes 7 fanatic and sci-fi comic collector but tells us he still manages to live in the real world!

We know many people find property transactions stressful. Whether it is a personal home moving issue or a commercial property deal, my role is to make things as easy and hassle free as possible for them.

Having been a solicitor for 27 years, Alphonso has looked after thousands of property clients. He specialises in property law including commercial and residential conveyancing (sales, purchases re-mortgage) business sales and acquisitions, landlord and tenant, and lease renewals.

Alphonso is a former president of the South London Law Society. He is also a committed Christian and Trustee of his local church. When time allows, he enjoys photography and gardening.

I never underestimate how difficult it is for people thinking about making a will, even though they know it needs doing. I go out of my way to be as sensitive as possible. The aim is to give people peace of mind.

Louisa has been a qualified solicitor for 11 years and over that period has helped hundreds of clients plan ahead and put their affairs in order. After taking a few years break following the birth of her daughter, Louisa is now at Ziadies advising upon and drafting wills, lasting powers of attorney and acting for executors, administrators or beneficiaries in both contentious and non-contentious probate matters. In her spare time Louisa enjoys swimming, going to the theatre, reading and travelling.

I have found a niche and a real calling helping people through very difficult times such as bereavement.

Manal Fouad qualified as a solicitor in 2007 and has dealt with many high profile cases which have received media coverage.
Manal specialises in probate, wills and trusts serving clients both in the UK and overseas.
In her spare time Manal is a youth leader at her Orthodox church. She enjoys foreign travel and enjoys reading a range of literature with an emphasis on Christian writings.

My main area of specialisation is in helping people stand up for their rights. People with housing and debt problems are particularly in need of both a sympathetic ear and someone who is also strong enough to make things happen.

Mary has been a solicitor for 8 years and has many years of experience as a housing specialist. She also has extensive experience in all aspects of immigration law.
Mary is a member of the Housing Law Practitioners Association and is fully conversant with all aspects of the Legal Aid system. Mary is a Supervisor within the housing team she
deals with high volume of Judicial Reviews. In her spare time she enjoys music, reading and cooking.

A lot of my work involves children in difficult family situations and the need to put their welfare first. My role as a family lawyer often requires diplomatic skills as well as legal know how.

Tishani has been with Ziadies Solicitors for 6 years and has practiced predominantly in the area of family law specialising in private Children Act matters, divorce, financial issues and domestic violence.
Tishani’s hobbies include, music, food and reading.

I am very proud of the work that I do. Helping people in personal legal difficulties regarding their housing is a very satisfying way to practice law.

Beatrice is qualified as a lawyer in both Ghana and in the U.K.
She specialises in social housing (including possession), homelessness appeals, disrepair and judicial review matters.
Beatrice is involved in church activities and she loves travelling, cooking and sewing.

One of my main areas of focus is on supporting those who may have been deprived of their basic rights. I have always had a great deal of sympathy for people who need ‘someone’ to stand up for them when they need it most.

Thejaka has been a solicitor for 9 years. He is a specialist in Immigration & Nationality Law, Human Rights, and Civil Liberties. He has a substantial reputation in these fields and is regularly involved in helping people get corporate visas, business visas, student and visitor visas. In his spare time Thejaka likes travel and golf. He declined to disclose his golfing handicap, citing “duty to uphold the spirit of the Data Protection Act!”

I take particular pride in helping clients reduce their inheritance tax liabilities and effectively transferring their wealth to future generations. It is also immensely satisfying to support friends or family members of people who have lost the ability to take care of their own financial affairs.

Delfin qualified as a Solicitor and Barrister of the Supreme Court of New South Wales in Australia in 1999. He is also qualified as a solicitor in the UK. After working with a number of UK practices he joined Ziadies in 2011 to specialise in a variety of private client issues, most of them focused on helping people put their personal, financial and family affairs in order.
Delfin lives with his wife in Surrey and is actively involved in his local church.

Breakdown of family relationships and going through separation can be a difficult and emotional time for and my role is to deal with any legal issues involved in an efficient, sensitive and constructive manner.

Ruchi has been a qualified solicitor for over 20 years and has gained extensive experience in family work including divorce, children and financial matters.

She believes in an empathetic and non-judgemental approach to family law and understands the need to push matters forward whilst being sensitive to the issues at hand. She will take time to understand the issues that are of concern to the client in order to create a resolution which is as cost effective as possible.

Ruchi is a member of “Resolution” (formerly known as Solicitors Family Law Association) an organisation which is committed to the constructive resolution of family disputes, and as such, wherever possible, she will promote a non-confrontational approach to the way family problems can be resolved.

Ruchi is married with one daughter and a committed Christian. In her spare time she enjoys cooking and travelling.

I am conscious of the often devastating effects of divorce, especially on children. I am therefore committed to encouraging clients to resolve issues in an amicable and non-confrontational way, in order to reduce the emotional strain which the breakdown in relationships can cause. However, I am ready to act firmly and robustly, including taking decisive court action when necessary, to obtain the optimum outcome for my clients.

Shirley joined Ziadies in October 2011. Her main area of practice covers all aspects of family law, including divorce and ancillary relief, cohabitation, and children’s matters. Previously she was a partner in a large firm in Kingston, and also worked for firms in Kent and West London.

Shirley plays an active role in the pastoral care team at her local Baptist Church, and is a member of the Lawyers Christian Fellowship. She enjoys travelling to exotic destinations, reading and music.