Meet the Team
Our Legal Team at Amnesty Solicitors
Neveen Galal - Principal Solicitor
Neveen is the founder of Amnesty Solicitors. She has over 20 years experiences in immigration law and human rights. Neveen qualified as a solicitor in July 2005 shortly after completing her her legal studies. She is recognised in Who’s Who of Britains Business Elite. Prior to setting up Amnesty Solicitors, Neveen held a senior managerial position as Director and Head of Department at one of the countries largest law firms, where she specialised in immigration law. Neveen was one of the first solicitors to successfully challenge the detained fast-track scheme against the UK government in 2005.
In October 2015 she founded Amnesty Solicitors, a boutique law firm in the heart of the city of London. The firm focussing on all aspects of personal and business immigration, family law and wills and probate. She has an impressive success rate of winning immigration appeals, particularly in unusual and complex cases. She has successfully challenged the UK Home Office on cases including victims of trafficking and refugees, delays, unaccompanied asylum-seeking children, procedural irregularity by the Home Office, investors and statelessness. As an appeal court advocate, Neveen has considerable experience of conducting advocacy before the Courts and Tribunals and at Judicial Review, including successfully judicially reviewing the Ministry of Justice.
Neveen is passionate about supporting minority groups in communities, particularly those who are vulnerable and may have suffered gender-based violence, domestic violence or people trafficking, to make sure their voice is heard and their rights are respected.
Neveen provides bespoke residence and citizenship solutions to High Net Worth clients across the Globe.
Her immigration advisory services are predominantly geared towards highly skilled workers and companies wishing to relocate to the UK.
Neveen also won the Outstanding Achievement Award as part of the Westminster Alumni Awards in 2021.
Noor Al-Zubi - Immigration Paralegal
Noor Al-Zubi joined the Immigration Department of Amnesty Solicitors in February 2024, she has a wealth of experience in all aspects of Immigration Law, including both personal and corporate immigration.
Noor advises on all aspects of UK immigration and routes to settlement and citizenship with a particular focus on spouse visas, family dependents, and skilled worker matters.
Noor is deeply passionate about helping vulnerable communities in the UK. Prior to joining Amnesty Solicitors, she has serviced clients in both private practice and pro bono work. She has gained considerable experience in asylum and human rights law.
Noor is driven to provide proactive and tailored legal solutions to client needs, and consistently strives to deliver exceptional client care. Noor further delivers cutting edge and accessible client services through her fluency in both Arabic and English and has advised clients from a wide range of backgrounds.
Noor is working towards qualifying as a solicitor through the Solicitors Qualification Examination (SQE) route.
Nyree-Jordan Mayes - Family Paralegal
Nyree-Jordan Mayes is a Paralegal at Amnesty Solicitors, specializing in Family Law. Nyree is passionate about offering personalized legal solutions that anticipate client needs, always striving to provide the highest level of care and service. With a degree in American Studies (History), a Graduate Diploma in Law, and a Masters in Law, Nyree brings a well-rounded academic background to her practice.
She has acquired extensive experience across all areas of Family Law, including, but not limited to, Children Matters, Divorce Applications, Financial Remedy cases and Domestic Violence. Additionally, Nyree has worked on TOLATA matters, providing expert guidance to cohabitees in relation to property disputes and financial arrangements.
Her broad expertise allows her to navigate complex legal situations with a thorough understanding, ensuring clients receive effective support.
Nyree has worked closely with clients to provide advice and support in various aspects of Family Law, always ensuring the best possible outcome for each individual’s unique situation.
Nyree is currently working towards qualifying as a solicitor through the Solicitors Qualification Examination (SQE) route, following the completion of her Masters in Law. With her dedication and expertise, she continues to build on her career.
Nino Cuffaro - Private Client Solicitor
Nino is a qualified private client solicitor of the Senior Courts of England and Wales, an Affiliate Member of the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners and an elected member of the Law Society Council for the Small Law Firms Division. With an earlier background in accountancy and financial services, Nino is able to draw on personal experiences in business when advising his clients. Nino advises individuals, families and trustees in private client matters, including inheritance tax, capital gains tax and succession planning, private wealth structuring for high net worth and ultra high net worth individuals, helping his clients to put in place effective strategies to manage the long term stability and integrity of their estates.
As well as life time planning, Nino advises executors and trustees on post death planning, probate matters and the administration of estates. Nino also advises trustees, settlors and beneficiaries on the creation, administration and the governance of trusts and their taxation, as well as acting for international clients with real estate holdings in the UK. Nino acts as a professional executor and trustee and, has been appointed as an independent solicitor where estate conflicts arise.
Nino advises both UK and international clients on capital taxes and exemptions, and reliefs such as business, agricultural and charity reliefs.
As well as non contentious matters, Nino advises on contentious probate disputes, including removal of recalcitrant executors and has advised on complex issues such as disputes over who has burial rights in relation to a deceased person.
With a wealth of prior experience in the care sector, assisting families and vulnerable adults with their social care needs mental capacity challenges, Nino advises on matters concerning cognitive function, ranging from aggressive dementia to minor cerebral challenges, and general mental capacity issues, and offers advice on professional drafting and registration of lasting powers of attorney
Nino acts for families, advising on the protection of vulnerable persons and their decisions regarding both property and financial affairs and, health and welfare matters, and offers legal advice on Court of Protection deputyship applications. Nino has also advised clients who have been awarded large personal injury claims, the creation on personal injury and disabled trusts, and can act as a professional deputy.
Many of Nino’s clients have complex needs and he collaborates with colleagues across the firm, and his extensive network of financial advisers and accountants, to ensure his clients receive tailored solutions according to their needs.
Ethyl Grace Saraspe-Luna - Executive Assistant
Ethyl Grace Saraspe-Luna joined Amnesty Solicitors in October 2024 as an Executive Assistant to Neveen. With a background in administration, communication, and organization, she supports the team by ensuring everything runs smoothly on a day-to-day basis. Ethyl also brings valuable experience in research and social media marketing, which allows her to contribute in different areas and help improve the company’s overall efficiency.
Her past work experiences have shaped the way she approaches her role now. Over time, she’s had the chance to develop a variety of skills, learning how to manage time, respond to clients, and solve problems effectively. Each role she’s had has helped her become more efficient and adaptable, enabling her to handle multiple tasks and challenges without feeling overwhelmed.
Ethyl is passionate about what she does and always strives to deliver great service. She takes pride in supporting her team and clients in any way she can, always looking for opportunities to learn and grow. Her focus on building meaningful relationships and her commitment to improving processes have made her a valuable part of the team. As she continues to develop professionally, Ethyl remains dedicated to making a positive impact on the company’s success.
