Solicitor at Axis Solicitors Limited

Samera Akhtar

Solicitor - Solicitor

SRA ID: 642106

Samera Akhtar is the Managing Solicitor at the Manchester Branch. She is a lawyer specialising in Immigration and Family Law. She has been practising as a solicitor in immigration and family law for 7 years. She has initial meetings with clients and provides extensive detailed consultations. She will assess your case and provide you with the best route. In addition to this, Samera Akhtar specialises in Asylum matters. She will always prioritise clients’ concerns, calls and emails. She believes in giving clients the best service.

109 Cheetham Hill Road, M8 8PY

Licensed for 5 years

Practice Areas

Immigration

4.8/5 41 Client Reviews 41
  • Immigration 100%
41 Client Reviews

4.8/5

Overall experience

  • Value For Money
  • Communication
  • Initial Impressions
  • Approachability
  • Documentation Accuracy
  • Legal knowledge

Reviews summary

  • Excellent
    36
  • Very Good
    4
  • Average
    0
  • Poor
    0
  • Awful
    1

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Mrs S
Mrs S Added 2 months ago Report to admin
Collected whilst working at Axis Solicitors Limited
November 21, 2024 20241121153008

Immigration advice

5

Samera was very polite, friendly above all professional. She was patient and explained in detail according to immigration laws. Sound advice and would highly recommend Axis solicitors. I have called so many Solicitors and most don’t call back let alone give you time to speak and ask questions. Well done Sameera your service is outstanding.

Lawyer named in this review: Samera Akhtar

A representative from Axis Solicitors Limited responded to this review on 21 November, 2024

It was lovely speaking to you and thankyou for your kind words. Although it was just a telephone call we had, I like to listen to the problem and find a solution which is best for the client. Providing knowledge to those in need is very important and helps others with making important decisions in their life.

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S
S Added 2 months ago Report to admin
Collected whilst working at Axis Solicitors Limited
November 21, 2024 20241121151157

Outstanding service

5

Solicit spoke to was friendly , professional, respectful and above She knew her story and I was satisfied with the outcome. Very helpful. Would highly recommend

Lawyer named in this review: Samera Akhtar

A representative from Axis Solicitors Limited responded to this review on 22 November, 2024

Thank you for your review. We appreciate the positive feedback you have given us and look forward to working with you in the future.

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Ryan
Ryan Added 4 months ago 1 found this helpful Report to admin
Collected whilst working at Axis Solicitors Limited
September 13, 2024 20240913174141

Great Service!

4

Mine and my wife's experience of Axis Solicitors has been pretty exceptional and straight forward. They have presented us the necessary information to conclude a great use of service with our documentation towards our Spousal Visa, allowing us to finally close the gap and live together after 2 and half years of long distance. As great as it was, I'd highly rate Samera to overlook the process of keeping track of our application and managing parts of our case with great consistency and maturity in handling stressful situations. Megan our official case worker has also done a good job, however at points I did have to question her commitment to our case as some things took way longer than they should, at times frustratingly short emails, and the stress of days passing important moments did cause some unsatisfactory feelings. Regardless, she handled each moment with maturity and understanding and helped us conclude a successful visa application, which is in thanks to her.

With that said, me and my wife felt like we made the correct choice with our Spousal Visa in the hands of Axis Solicitors, which overall secured our future to finally be able to live together and overcome all odds. Highly recommend, but I'd advise to make sure to not let days go to nothing and always make sure you're getting information at a consistent rate.

Furthermore, Thank you Axis Solicitors. Highly recommend for your Spousal Visa!

Lawyer named in this review: Samera Akhtar

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Jainaba
Verified Jainaba Added 1 year ago 1 found this helpful Report to admin
Collected whilst working at Axis Solicitors Limited
August 12, 2023 20230812164631

Excellent service!!!

5

Sam was extremely professional and very honest.I would recommend 100%.

Lawyer named in this review: Samera Akhtar

A representative from Axis Solicitors Limited responded to this review on 14 August, 2023

Thank you for your kind words, much appreciated. We love to deliver a good service.

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Sam
Sam Added 2 years ago 3 found this helpful Report to admin
Collected whilst working at Axis Solicitors Limited
December 06, 2022 20221206142627

Would not recommend to anyone

1

Went into axis today took our case months ago to them should have taken weeks to do the case but the immigration case was a mess our statements were reworded and said things we didnt agree with the evidence reduced to nothing by case worker head of firm saying send it all cover letter had so many mistakes factual errors in both first and second copies tried months ago to raise it felt they could not see thier own mistakes did not understand my issues over the quality of work produced looked rushed and not fit to send dealing with them caused anxiety today had meeting head of firm shouting at us this had to go today that they had done a complete job tried to say it cant go today tried to explain what was wrong with the work as head of firm asked but she would not let us answer we kept saying if you can be quiet for five minutes we will explain but she would not stop shouting then turned to my partner saying you think the work is fit to go dont you he stated if my partner has a valid point something not right then it cant go was told it goes at end of day or you find another solicitor then head of firm walked out partner wanted to leave as soon as head of firm shouted case worker was trying to get us to look over documents to try get the case out we said you cannot push us to sending it today if we think its not upto scratch we asked for the second copy of a cover letter to take home look at and was told no by head of firm so we have left this firm never have we been treat so badly we said the clients opinions should matter we may have something valid to raise we are not expecting work our way but work has to be correct factually and if you can see mistakes correct them that is all we felt this was not being done the work took too many months it had many mistakes which were raised with the head of the firm and even she told the case worker to correct it initially we have never been treat like this the way the head of firm acted today shouting not stopping for breath not letting us talk or answer her questions the experience has left us both shaken
We asked for an appointment to case worker four days waiting for an email back saying a date but when we then rang the firm wasim got an appointment for us in ten minutes wasim listens he asks what the problem is he tried to mediate
This firm charge thousands yet the quality of thier work is way below parr and they are prepared to send it like that they cannot even spot thier mistakes and when asked to correct them they say we just want it our way mistakes that could cost us in our application we have had to spend our time going over all thier work checking it correcting it and to pay so much money and be shouted at like that is very unprofessional i would not recommend them to anyone there are cheaper and much better out there

Lawyer named in this review: Samera Akhtar

A representative from Axis Solicitors Limited responded to this review on 06 December, 2022

We appreciate the feedback however you should understand that we are an experienced and professional firm who deal with immigration matters on a daily basis. The application was prepared to a professional standard and was ready to submit. You failed to understand the difference between an appeal and an application. Your appointment was booked on numerous occasions however you were cancelling the appointment due to your own reasons. With regards to charging thousands, your statement is false as you only paid one initial instalment (paid just over 10% of the agreed fees) and we did all the required work (application completed, 3 drafts done after 5 meetings with you whereby you spent over an hour with our senior solicitors) for you by spending a lot of our time with you without any further fees. Your view on the service is merely your disagreement with our professional advice. If you read our reviews they speak for themselves as we treat our client’s as a family and they are equally important to us. Lastly, we wish you all the best in the future

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Sipho
Sipho Added 2 years ago 2 found this helpful Report to admin
Collected whilst working at Axis Solicitors Limited
January 29, 2022 20220129094552

Sipho Moyo

5

Thank you for the good job you have done for to achieve my Residence Permit, I really admire your hard work and the great effort you have put in. May the good Lord bless and continue helping more people who was in my situation. keep up the good work Samera

Lawyer named in this review: Samera Akhtar

A representative from Axis Solicitors Limited responded to this review on 31 January, 2022

Dear Sipho, thank you so much for your positive review. We are absolutely delighted that you were happy with the service and I shall pass on your praise to Samera.

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collastic
collastic Added 2 years ago Report to admin
Collected whilst working at Axis Solicitors Limited
January 29, 2022 20220129094145

Miss Dube

5

She is welcoming and Approachable, easy to talk to and reachable on the telephone. She works very smart and effective for a person who has only "2 years experiece" as a lawyer, as she help my partner to get his Residence Permit within 9 month as promised.

Lawyer named in this review: Samera Akhtar

A representative from Axis Solicitors Limited responded to this review on 31 January, 2022

Dear Miss Dube, thank you so much for your positive review. We are absolutely delighted that you were happy with the service and I shall pass on your praise to Samera.

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Ahmed
Ahmed Added 6 days ago Report to admin
Collected whilst working at Axis Solicitors Limited
January 14, 2025
Collected on
20250114122456

Ahmed

5

Thank you very much for your excellent service. you successfully handled the application and approval process of the spouse’s visa with outstanding speed, accuracy and communication

Lawyer named in this review: Samera Akhtar

A representative from Axis Solicitors Limited responded to this review on 14 January, 2025

Thank you for your kind words, Ahmed! We're delighted to hear that you were satisfied with our service and that we could assist you effectively with the spouse's visa process. Your feedback motivates us to maintain our high standards. We look forward to serving you again in the future!

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Christopher
Christopher Added 2 weeks ago Report to admin
Collected whilst working at Axis Solicitors Limited
January 03, 2025
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Christopher

4

So excited on the services delivered by Axis solicitor to our applications.
Showed great experiences.

Lawyer named in this review: Samera Akhtar

A representative from Axis Solicitors Limited responded to this review on 03 January, 2025

Thank you for your positive review, Christopher! We're glad to hear that you are excited about the services we provided and that you had a great experience with us. We appreciate your feedback and look forward to assisting you again in the future!

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Safaa
Safaa Added 2 weeks ago Report to admin
Collected whilst working at Axis Solicitors Limited
January 02, 2025
Collected on
20250102211055

Safaa

5

Outstanding immigration support!!
I would like to express my deepest gratitude to Frat and Samara at AXIS Solicitors Limited for their outstanding support in helping me secure my settlement ILR.

From start to finish, they were incredibly professional, knowledgeable, and approachable. Their expertise in immigration law is truly impressive, and they guided me through every step of the process with clarity and confidence.

What stood out the most was their positivity and reassurance during what could have been a stressful time. Megan was always there to answer my questions and provide updates, making me feel supported and cared for throughout the journey.

I highly recommend AXIS to anyone seeking expert assistance in immigration matters. Their dedication and hard work made all the difference for me.

Thank you for everything.

Lawyer named in this review: Samera Akhtar

A representative from Axis Solicitors Limited responded to this review on 02 January, 2025

Thank you so much for your kind words, Safaa! We're thrilled to hear about your positive experience with Frat, Samara, and Megan. Your recommendation truly means a lot to us, and we're glad we could provide the support you needed during this important process. If you need any further assistance in the future, please don't hesitate to reach out!

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Wayne
Wayne Added 3 weeks ago Report to admin
Collected whilst working at Axis Solicitors Limited
December 24, 2024
Collected on
20241224072711

Wayne

5

Awesome

Lawyer named in this review: Samera Akhtar

A representative from Axis Solicitors Limited responded to this review on 24 December, 2024

Hello Wayne Borda,Thank you for the fantastic feedback! We're thrilled to hear you had an awesome experience and look forward to serving you again soon!

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haitham
haitham Added 1 month ago Report to admin
Collected whilst working at Axis Solicitors Limited
December 04, 2024
Collected on
20241204172022

haitham

5

I totally satisfied with the service I got from Axis solicitors ,the team were just fantastic ,I have used their services for two times when I applied for extension of my Tier 1 visa and for ILR for me and my family, both times were successfully ended, I would like to appreciate Miss: Ilayda Bal which she was directly following my case ,she was very profession and having great expertise in performing her job, along with a Miss: Samira and Mr. Waseem ,all were very helpful and expert in doing their service ,I totally recommend them for any similar immigration matters they are the best. Thank you Axis solicitors well done.

Lawyer named in this review: Samera Akhtar

A representative from Axis Solicitors Limited responded to this review on 04 December, 2024

Hello haitham ibrahim,Thank you for your fantastic feedback! We're thrilled to hear that you had a great experience with Ilayda, Samira, and Waseem. Your recommendation means a lot to us, and we're glad to have been able to assist you with your visa applications. If you need any further assistance, don’t hesitate to reach out!

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About Samera Akhtar

Samera Akhtar is the Managing Solicitor at the Manchester Branch. She is a lawyer specialising in Immigration and Family Law. She has been practising as a solicitor in immigration and family law for 7 years. She has initial meetings with clients and provides extensive detailed consultations. She will assess your case and provide you with the best route. In addition to this, Samera Akhtar specialises in Asylum matters. She will always prioritise clients’ concerns, calls and emails. She believes in giving clients the best service.

Languages Spoken: English

Contact Samera Akhtar

Address

Axis Solicitors Limited

109 Cheetham Hill Road

M8 8PY



Phone 08081966225

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WORK EXPERIENCE

Title

Name

Duration

Solicitor - Solicitor

Alison Law Solicitors LLP

?-30-11-2021

Solicitor - Solicitor

Axis Solicitors Limited

30-11-2021-present