Solicitor at Shortlands Law Firm Ltd

Shabana Walayat

Solicitor - Director

SRA ID: 162796

Shabana is a co-founder of Shortlands Law Firm Limited. She has been a specialist family lawyer for over 30 years, providing her with vast experience in all aspects of family law. She has acted for clients worldwide (Singapore, Hong Kong, Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Pakistan, Egypt, America, Azerbaijan, and Europe), both in respect of resolving financial and children issues. Her expertise is extensive, whether in cases involving high net worth assets, small money, domestic abuse, child arrangements, fact-find hearing, relocation abroad and drafting agreements.

4 Cambridge Court, 210 Shepherds Road, Hammersmith, W6 7NJ

Licensed for 31 years

Practice Areas

Family Law

4.8/5 21 Client Reviews 21
  • Family Law 100%
21 Client Reviews

4.8/5

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Sherif Elfaham
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Collected whilst working at Shortlands Law Firm Ltd
April 01, 2025 20250401105518

Higly supportive, effective and responsive

5

I want to thank Shabana for her professionalism, expertise and compassion during rather an emotionally stressful process. I have always felt heard, supported and guided with the best interest. responsiveness was great

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Maria Scott
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February 12, 2025 20250212200730

My experience with Shortlands Solicitors

4

I would like to thank Shabana Walayat and her assistant Wajiha Shah for their professionalism, kindness and understanding, especially at a difficult, stressful and anxious time for me.
They maintained regular communication and was always available to respond to my many questions. I would most definitely recommend Shortlands and would definitely use them again if I needed to.

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Dominic Smith
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January 10, 2025 20250110125417

divorse setlement

2

happy everything went to plan!!we had everything done smoothly .... no complaints

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Anonymous
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September 24, 2024 20240924215501

Fantastic service

5

I had a great experience with Shabana/ Shortland Law Firm. Shabana was always very direct and open and she gave me fantastic advice. I felt I could totally trust her from the beginning and she helped me through my divorce, my relocation process, court case, Form e etc. I am so happy to have had her on my side in this difficult time and the outcome was the best possible for me and my children.

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Dr Shefali Patel
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September 23, 2024 20240923040405

Domestic abuse case

5

Shabana at Shortlands and her paralegal Wajiha have been fantastic throughout my 3 years ordeal in Family court. Shabana has immense experience and is highly skillful and is gives her 100%. I felt thoroughly supported at every step at multiple hearings.
She is very approachable , has excellent to the point communication and available to answer all your questions.
Shabana and her team at Shortlands work round the clock to deliver successful outcomes.
She gently guided me with sharp legal acumen and clarity through multiple hearings and was able to choose the right barristers, keeping the costs as low as possible.
I was successful in fact finding hearings for child care arrangement and got justice in financial remedial case with clean break and I thank Shortlands for it.

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Sophia Elliot
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August 05, 2024 20240805143625

Shortland Solicitors

5

During my initial inquiries looking for a divorce solicitor, I realised that big franchise solicitors were not suitable for me.

I had no idea how to find a good divorce solicitor, but I finally came across Shortlands Solicitors.

I chose Shortlands Solicitors because Shabana and her team, Wajiha and Rouslan, were very quick to respond to my initial inquiry. After my first meeting, Shabana answered all of my questions and covered everything I needed to know. She advised on what the process would be and explained the first steps forward.

From then onwards, they were always quick to respond back to me and kept me updated. They were quick, efficient and kind.

I highly recommend Shabana and her team and I would like to say a big thank you for making sure I had the best possible outcome.

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Ester P
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April 01, 2024 20240401201953

Outstanding Solicitor

5

Shabana's competence,understanding and knowledge is definitely Outstanding!Always there for me and really Professional!Just what O needed.I just wished I could use legal aid with her firm,that would be the cherry on the cake!

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Rob Jones
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March 11, 2024 20240311140150

Advice sought from experienced Family Law Solicitor

5

I was warmly welcomed by Wajiha, Legal Assistant to Shortlands Solicitor, Shabana Walayat for an initial consultation.
The whole experience with Shabana was comfortable and professional.
Clear, easy to understand relevant questions and explanations were given during the meeting allowing me as much time as I needed.
It was clear to me that I was getting good, sound legal advice.
I left well informed with the information I needed and follow on support if required.

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E Passarelli
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October 16, 2023 20231016200602

Outstanding!

5

Shabana was really quick in understanding my issues,prepared,efficient,honest,reliable and proactively helpful!She helped me more than I could ever hope,I felt very reassured and understood.I will definitely use her outstanding service if needed again!

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R S
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Collected whilst working at Shortlands Law Firm Ltd
September 20, 2023 20230920143739

Professional Knowledgeable Trustworthy

5

A smooth experience with Shabana thanks to her honest and reliable guidance, and most importantly being approachable and understanding. Highly recommended family lawyer.

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About Shabana Walayat

Shabana is a co-founder of Shortlands Law Firm Limited. She has been a specialist family lawyer for over 30 years, providing her with vast experience in all aspects of family law. She has acted for clients worldwide (Singapore, Hong Kong, Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Pakistan, Egypt, America, Azerbaijan, and Europe), both in respect of resolving financial and children issues. Her expertise is extensive, whether in cases involving high net worth assets, small money, domestic abuse, child arrangements, fact-find hearing, relocation abroad and drafting agreements.

Languages Spoken: English, Hindi, Urdu

Contact Shabana Walayat

Address

Shortlands Law Firm Ltd

4 Cambridge Court

210 Shepherds Road

Hammersmith

W6 7NJ



Phone 02076299905

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Acquired

Updated

United Kingdom

Currently Registered

15/02/94

21/02/22

We found no instances of professional misconduct for this solicitor

WORK EXPERIENCE

Title

Name

Duration

Compliance Officer for Finance and Administration

Shortlands Law Firm

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