Masihullah Patel
Solicitor Advocate | Higher Rights Advocate
About
Mas Patel is a Solicitor Advocate with extensive experience across family, immigration, civil, and public law matters. He regularly appears before the Family Court, Immigration Tribunal, County Court, and civil jurisdictions, representing clients in both interim and final hearings.
Mas has developed a broad advocacy practice with particular experience in family proceedings, immigration and asylum appeals, landlord and tenant disputes, and human rights matters. He is experienced in conducting hearings, drafting pleadings and skeleton arguments, preparing witness evidence, and advising clients on litigation strategy from inception through to conclusion. He is recognised for his exceptional communication skills, approachable manner, and strong emphasis on client care, ensuring clients are supported clearly and professionally throughout proceedings.
Prior to joining 3 Bolt Court Chambers, Mas practised with London-based solicitors’ firms where he conducted a varied caseload involving advocacy, immigration appeals, and civil litigation. He has represented clients in deportation and detention matters, bail applications, child arrangements disputes, and contested hearings.
Mas also has extensive experience assisting vulnerable and publicly funded clients, particularly in matters engaging Article 8 ECHR rights, asylum protection, and family disputes involving allegations of domestic abuse.
His practice is recognised for a pragmatic and client-focused approach combined with strong preparation and confident courtroom advocacy.
Alongside his legal practice, Mas previously served as an elected Councillor within the London Borough of Newham, holding senior policy and executive responsibilities. He also undertakes charitable work internationally through Abdullah Aid UK and has participated in humanitarian missions overseas.
Family Law
Immigration & Asylum
Human Rights
Civil Litigation
Landlord & Tenant
Public Law
LLB (Hons) Law
Postgraduate Diploma in Legal Studies (Distinction)
Qualified Solicitor
Higher Rights Advocate
Higher Rights of Audience (Civil)
Gujarati (spoken)
Hindi/Urdu (spoken)
SANA MUSHTAQ
Year of Call 2011 – Deputy Head of Chambers

Sana is a passionate, skilled, tenacious and meticulous advocate.
Her initial practice encompassed only criminal law, undertaking both defence and prosecution work. She then moved to family law, having always had equal interest in this field and now exclusively practices in all areas of public and private childcare law specialising particularly in private law matters involving domestic and sexual abuse, child abuse, intractable child arrangements disputes, internal and external relocation applications and injunction proceedings.
Sana has developed a firm reputation for her forensic advocacy and sound case preparation.
Prior to coming to the Bar, Sana worked as a civil advocate and legal assistant within the housing and family department of councils. Shortly after being called to the Bar, Sana completed an internship at the Islamic Human Rights Commission where she wrote published articles. By way of legal volunteer work, Sana has been a panel list member of the Waltham Forest Youth Offending Team for several years and is a trained volunteer for the National Centre of Domestic Violence.
She provides tailored advice, robust representation and works to ensure her clients are placed in the best possible position. She is personable, approachable, quickly able to attune to the needs of her clients and commits to client care. She is often specifically requested by both professional and lay clients.
EXPERTS YOU CAN TRUST
EXPERIENCE & BACKGROUND
- Bar Professional Training Course
- The College of Law (University of Law) – LLB (Hons) – Queen Mary, University of London
Sana Mushtaq was amazing. She won my case for me. She has been very supportive throughout and helpful. Such a relief for me as its been a very stressful time but she took the stress away. I am thankful to her and all her team. I would recommend them to everyone.Gulwareena Gauhar
Dear Eustace Please express my gratitude to Counsel Sana Mushtaq for her patience and excellent work today. Kindly pencil her in for the crown court sentencing.Ozzie Osaze Agho, Bridges Solicitors
Dear Sirs, I am writing to express my sincere thanks to Sana for the professional representation she provided my client. Sana’s responsiveness, hard work and patience has been greatly appreciated by myself and my client.Amelia de Lima, deton solicitors
Dear Eustance,
Thank you so much for your efforts in helping me identify the most suited barrister for my case – I’m grateful of your recommendation of Sana Mushtaq who was a perfect fit. Below follows a review of my experience of having Sana represent me as Counsel for the 2 days final hearing.
I cannot recommend Sana Mushtaq highly enough – Despite taking on my case at very little notice and coming in at the tail end, she did an absolutely sterling job. Sana demonstrates exceptional dedication and thoroughness throughout the entire process. From our initial consultation, it was clear that Sana possessed a firm understanding of family law (and the nuances within) coupled with an impressive ability to grasp the intricacies of my case. Her meticulous attention to detail and strategic approach were evident in every aspect of her work. Sana’s communication skills are outstanding. She kept me informed at every stage and explained legal terminology in layman language which was refreshing. Her professionalism and calm but firm demeanor provided much needed reassurance during a stressful time. In court, Sana’s advocacy was nothing short of brilliant. She presented my case with clarity and conviction. Her ability to think on her feet, and respond effectively to unexpected developments was truly impressive, continuously pushing forward to make the points needed. Thanks to Sana’s expertise and hard work, the hearing concluded in a day instead of the allocated two. I am incredibly grateful for her support, and would highly recommend Barrister Sana Mushtaq to anyone in need of top notch legal representation.
Thank you
Sadaf Rayworth