Languages
In addition to English, also fluent in spoken Punjabi, Urdu & Hindi
Amanjit Lalli - Director/Solicitor
Amanjit Lalli is the Founder and Principal Solicitor of A L Law, bringing more than 25
years of specialist experience in Family and Children Law. Since qualifying in 2000,
she has built a practice known for its strong leadership, highquality representation,
and client-focused approach. Amanjit combines professional excellence with a warm,
understanding manner that helps clients feel supported from their very first
conversation.
Based in Harrow, she advises clients locally, nationally, and internationally, with a particular focus on International Child Abduction and complex crossborder family law matters.
Amanjit holds several respected accreditations, reflecting her expertise and trusted standing in the field:
- Law Society’s Children Panel – Children Representative
- Advanced Family Law Panel
- Domestic Violence Advisor – Advanced Family Law Panel
- Ministry of Justice, International Child Abduction & Contact Unit (ICACU)
Panel
She is also a committed member of:
- Resolution
- Reunite
- Association of Lawyers for Children
These affiliations demonstrate her ongoing dedication to best practice within family justice.
Amanjit offers clear, confident, and compassionate guidance across a full range of Family and Children Law matters. Widely recognised for her expertise in highstakes Hague Convention and non-Hague cases, Amanjit acts quickly and decisively to protect her clients and children across jurisdictions.
Her experience includes:
- Hague Convention and non-Hague cases
- Divorce, separation, and family financial matters
- Representing parents, relatives, children, and children’s guardians in Care
proceedings and child protection - Disputes relating to child arrangements, residence, and contact
- Domestic abuse support and protective orders
- Advocacy across all levels of the Family Court and High Court
She also supports families with wills, estate planning, and probate, offering continuity
and reassurance during difficult times.
Amanjit is deeply committed to promoting access to justice. She regularly provides
pro bono legal advice through local women’s centres and Citizens Advice Bureaux and collaborates with charities that support vulnerable individuals. Her community work reflects her belief in fairness, dignity, and compassion for all.
Clients appreciate Amanjit’s calm manner, straightforward explanations, and genuine
care for the people she represents. She is known for balancing strategic, decisive
legal work with empathy and approachability, ensuring every client feels fully
supported throughout their case.
Outside the office, she enjoys yoga, reading, and travelling, interests that help bring
balance and perspective to her work and life.
R (Adoption of Foreign National Child) [2025] EWHC 3032 (Fam) (16 October 2025)
L & Anor (Application to Set Aside Return Order), Re [2023] EWHC 2617 (Fam) (10
November 2023)
AB v CD (Rev1) [2023] EWHC 1670 (Fam) (23 June 2023)
V & W, Re (Hague Return Order, Lithuania) [2022] EWHC 739 (Fam) (30 March
2022)
H AND B 2022 EWHC 526 (fam) (11 March 2022)
P (A Child) (Abduction : Inherent Jurisdiction) [2021] EWCA Civ 1171 (28 July 2021)
Re S (change of surname : child in foster care) [2021] EWFC B42 (14 July 2021)
Gavin Brown - Solicitor
Gavin is the Head of the Care Department and a leading Child Care and Family Law Solicitor, representing parents, children, and extended family members in complex care proceedings and family law disputes. As an accredited member of the Law Society’s Children Panel, he is recognised for his specialist expertise in both public and private children law, and for delivering clear, strategic advice during highly sensitive situations.
With extensive experience in Care Proceedings, Child Protection, Wardship, Child Abduction, and Private Law Children Act applications, Gavin conducts his own advocacy and is known for his thorough preparation and strong courtroom representation. Clients value his calm, practical guidance and his ability to explain legal processes in a clear and supportive manner.
Before specialising in children law, Gavin spent many years in Criminal Defence, representing clients accused of serious offences including assault, sexual offences, and murder. As a police station accredited representative, he advised clients during interviews, managed complex casework, and worked alongside leading barristers. This dual background gives him a unique advantage when handling family cases involving overlapping criminal allegations, risk assessments, or police involvement.
Throughout his career, Gavin has represented clients in court hearings, Legal Planning Meetings, Public Law Outline (PLO) meetings, and Child Protection Conferences. He provides straightforward advice on Local Authority procedures, ensuring every client fully understands their rights, the legal framework, and the steps taken by social services.
Known for his professionalism, compassion, and robust advocacy skills, Gavin is committed to achieving the best possible outcomes for the families he represents. His reputation and experience make him a highly sought after family law solicitor and care proceedings specialist.
Outside of work, Gavin enjoys football, reading, and spending quality time with his family.
J, G And H (Children: Supervision Orders) [2021] EWHC 884
R v F & Others (St Albans Crown Court) 2013
R v E and others (Central Criminal Court) 2008
Nazmin Sultan-Khan - Solicitor
Nazmin is a highly skilled solicitor who obtained her qualifications within a London-based firm. She has amassed numerous years of experience in the legal field, highlighting her wealth of experience within Wills, Probate and Family Law, making her a trusted advisor in her field.
Nazmin excels in navigating the complex intricacies of contentious probate matters, estate planning and assisting executors in the administration of estates ensuring every aspect of these legal processes is thoroughly addressed.
In matrimonial proceedings and matters concerning children, Nazmin understands the emotional and complex nature of the cases and approaches them with the utmost sensitivity, striving to achieve fair and amicable solutions for her clients. She is also a compassionate advocate, dedicated to helping her clients navigate challenging legal issues with care and expertise.
Nazmin specialises in Islamic Law as well as English Law and is able to advise clients on a range of issues within this area of Law.
Outside of work, Nazmin finds joy in watching Turkish dramas, honing her baking skills and cherishing precious moments with her children. This reflects her well-rounded nature, which undoubtedly enhances her ability to empathise with and support her clients.
Languages
In addition to English, also fluent in Spanish, Ukrainian, and Russian, and has an intermediate level of Polish.
Sergio Filonenko Kibu - Registered Foreign Lawyer
Sergio Filonenko Kibu is a Registered Foreign Lawyer at A L Law Associates, working primarily within the firm’s Civil Litigation, Contentious Probate, and Private Client departments.
He advises clients on a broad range of contentious and non‑contentious private client matters, including estate administration, inheritance and probate disputes, wills, succession issues, trusts, and related matters. His practice has a particular focus on complex cross‑border estates and international family wealth matters. In addition, Sergio advises on civil litigation matters such as breach of contract claims, financial disputes (with particular experience in cryptocurrency scam‑related matters), debt recovery, and property disputes, as well as certain corporate and commercial matters.
Prior to joining A L Law Associates, Sergio practised in London for over four years at an international City law firm, acting for both UK‑based and overseas clients across a wide range of contentious probate, private client, corporate, and financial dispute matters. His experience includes advising on challenges to will validity, claims involving undue influence and lack of testamentary capacity, disputes between beneficiaries and executors, claims under the Inheritance (Provision for Family and Dependants) Act 1975, proprietary estoppel claims, TOLATA disputes, breach of contract claims, financial disputes arising from cryptocurrency scams, and complex estate administrations involving overseas assets and beneficiaries. He also has experience in preparing inheritance tax returns, probate applications, and High Court proceedings relating to estates.
Sergio has particular expertise in cross‑border private client matters and has been involved in cases requiring coordination between UK proceedings and foreign succession laws, including matters involving European jurisdictions. He is known for providing clear, pragmatic, and commercially focused advice, particularly in sensitive family disputes and high‑value estates.
In addition to his private client practice, Sergio has experience in corporate and commercial matters, including shareholder agreements, commercial contracts, and advisory work for owner‑managed businesses, investors, and entrepreneurs. He has also assisted clients with establishing new businesses in the UK across sectors such as professional services, import and export, and information technology, advising on corporate structures, company formation, governance arrangements, and the commercial documentation required to launch and scale operations. He regularly supports entrepreneurs and business owners in structuring their commercial projects for growth.
Before relocating to the UK, Sergio practised for many years in Spain, where he also advised international investors in the real estate sector on acquisitions, developments, financing arrangements, and complex cross‑border commercial transactions.
Sergio is a Spanish‑qualified lawyer (Abogado) and is also registered in England and Wales as a Registered Foreign Lawyer. His international background enables him to assist clients with matters involving multiple jurisdictions, overseas assets, and international business interests.