Inderjit Farmahan is a Senior Associate Solicitor in the Dispute Resolution department. With over 10 years of diverse legal experience spanning housing disrepair, immigration, family law and general litigation, Inderjit combines specialist knowledge with broad-based expertise.
In addition to managing his own caseload, Inderjit also supervises junior lawyers and supports the Managing Partner with compliance-related matters, contributing to the firm’s smooth operation and regulatory adherence.
Inderjit presently specialises in housing disrepair, civil and commercial litigation, and judicial review proceedings. His client-focused and cost-effective approach ensures practical outcomes, backed by strong expertise in the Civil Procedure Rules and advocacy experience in County Courts.
In his housing disrepair practice, Inderjit advises tenants on claims involving damp and mould, water ingress, structural defects, and failures to provide heating and hot water. He has successfully settled housing disrepair claims with damages up to £18,000 and secured injunctive relief where appropriate.
With substantial experience in judicial review, Inderjit also represents applicants challenging unlawful decisions of public bodies. His immigration work includes overturning Home Office refusals under the European Community Association Agreement (ECAA), and challenges based on procedural unfairness, policy failures, and unlawful decision-making.
Outside of active practice, Inderjit volunteers at the Citizens Advice Bureau, advising vulnerable individuals on a range of legal issues, and supports community centres including Shelter.
Career Highlights:
- Prevented a client’s deportation from the UK while they were in transit to the airport.
- Secured a substantive settlement for a housing disrepair client and assisted with alternative accommodation.
- Represented a community centre in finalising a commercial agreement.
- Obtained a full refund for a faulty vehicle when the dealer refused to honour the agreement.
- Achieved a settlement of £85,000 in contractual disputes.