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Company Overview
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| • History/Background |
Aina Khan's father, Aleem Khan, opened his practice of 'Aleem Khan & Co' in April 1984. This firm was originally at High Street North, East Ham, but moved to the larger premises at 19 Plashet Grove, Upton Park, in 1987. Aina trained at Aleem Khan & Co and qualified as a
Solicitor in 1991. Aleem Khan decided to retire, and on 1 June 1994, Aina launched her own firm, 'Aina Khan Partnership'. She bought the freehold premises at 19 Plashet Grove and retained staff from Aleem Khan & Co, which closed in December 1994.
Aina’s own specialism is Family Law. She has established a busy Family Law department
with a strong reputation. Most work comes from recommendations from existing clients,
local Police, Women’s Refuges, Advice Centres, etc. She also specialises in Islamic Law, and acts as an expert witness for Local Councils, solicitors and others all over the UK.
Aina Khan's Partner is Ranjit Kundi, who has been with this firm since Dec 2003.
Our other fee earners specialise in the areas listed below:-
Family
Civil Litigation
Housing
Islamic Wills and Other Related Family Matters
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| • Our Working Practice |
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One of the objects of the Solicitor's code is to help clients who are unfamiliar with the law to understand what is happening. This will reduce areas of potential conflict and complaint. Different levels of information may be agreed or may be appropriate for different clients.
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The client should normally be told in appropriate language at the outset of a matter, or as soon as possible thereafter, the issues in the case and how they will be dealt with. In particular, the immediate steps to be taken must be clearly explained. It may be helpful to give an explanatory leaflet to the client
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Solicitors should keep clients informed of the progress of matters. This may often be
assisted by sending to clients copies of letters. In particular, it is important to tell clients of
the reason for any serious delay. Requests for information should be answered promptly.
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The solicitor should advise the client when it is appropriate to instruct counsel. Whenever clients are to attend hearings at which they are to be represented, they must be told the name of the advocate who it is intended will represent them.
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Solicitors should normally explain to clients the effect of important and relevant documents. Information to be given also includes recent changes in law where those changes affect the subject matter of the retainer. At the end of the matter solicitors should normally write to clients confirming that it has been completed and summarising any future action to be taken by the client or the solicitor.
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Solicitors should consider whether it is appropriate to confirm in writing the advice given and instructions received. Confirmation in writing of key points will both reduce the risk of misunderstanding by clients and assist colleagues who may have to deal with the matter.
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| • Our Ethics |
Upton Park is an area rich in people from many ethnic backgrounds. AKP a wide range of clients from all communities, and is committed to providing them all with the highest
standard of client care. However, in addition to this, AKP has developed a ‘niche’ practice, specialising in advising Asian and Muslim clients, who appreciate our ability to speak their languages and understand their religion and culture.
About 80% of our work is publicly funded, i.e. helping those who are on a low wage or in receipt of Welfare Benefits. The rest are fee-paying clients.
Aina Khan Partnership believes firmly in Equal Opportunities and anyone requiring help, advice, assistance or counselling, shall be given such regardless of their sex, age, race, ethnic background, disabilities, religion or sexual orientation.
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