People on your side.

Having established Zen Law’s Housing Disrepair department, Hamzah is committed to helping tenants secure safe homes and appropriate compensation. His experience advising both tenants and social housing providers gives him valuable insight into housing disputes and helps him approach cases from a practical and strategic perspective.

Hamzah also has substantial experience in credit hire litigation, having acted for both claimants and defendants. He combines a commercially focused approach to litigation with a strong emphasis on client care.

Alongside his practice, Hamzah mentors aspiring legal professionals through the Association of Muslim Lawyers.

Marjan is committed to helping injured clients navigate the claims process with clear, practical advice and a supportive approach. She combines careful attention to detail with a focus on understanding each client’s individual circumstances and ensuring their claim is progressed effectively from initial instruction through to conclusion.

As Head of Personal Injury, Marjan also plays an important role in supervising the department and maintaining the high standards of client care expected across the team.

Outside work, Marjan enjoys photography, reading and exploring scenic surroundings. She has a particular interest in history and architecture and enjoys visiting historic and listed buildings, discovering their heritage and finding interesting cafés along the way. She also enjoys walking, spending time with family and maintaining an active lifestyle.

With experience handling motor claims and the issues that can arise following an accident, Shaban takes a practical and commercially focused approach to progressing cases and resolving disputes. His experience in credit hire enables him to deal with the technical and evidential issues that frequently arise alongside road traffic accident claims.

Shaban combines his litigation experience with a straightforward and approachable manner, ensuring clients receive clear advice throughout their claim.

Away from the office, cricket is a major interest for Shaban. He enjoys both playing and volunteering as a coach at his family’s club, Birkby Rose Hill Cricket Club, where he also serves as Club Safeguarding Officer. He has also supported junior coaching sessions alongside the Adil Rashid Cricket Centre.

For Shaban, coaching is an opportunity to give back to the community, sharing his experience and enthusiasm for the game to encourage and inspire the next generation.

Safyan understands the impact that poor housing conditions can have on individuals and families and takes a clear and approachable attitude to guiding clients through their claims.

Outside work, Safyan is a Manchester United supporter and enjoys travelling, films and television, comedy gigs, cooking and baking. He is also teaching himself Japanese, which he admits he is finding a little harder than most legal jargon.

Mahdiyyah works with tenants experiencing problems with the condition of their homes, helping them through the claims process and ensuring their concerns are properly understood and addressed. She takes an approachable and organised approach to her work and is committed to providing clients with clear communication and support as their case progresses.

Outside work, Mahdiyyah enjoys paint-by-numbers as a creative way to unwind, as well as badminton, music and live events. She loves sightseeing, discovering new places and trying new food, and particularly enjoys spending time exploring with family and friends.

Detail-oriented and tenacious, Gabriella combines a determined approach to litigation with empathy for the people she represents. She understands the emotional and practical impact housing problems can have and is committed to ensuring that each client is treated as an individual rather than simply another case.

For Gabriella, achieving a legal outcome is only part of the role. She believes strongly in giving clients a voice and ensuring their individual circumstances remain at the centre of their claim.

Outside work, Gabriella enjoys live music and spoken-word events, hair styling and going to the gym.

Iqra assists tenants with claims concerning problems in their homes and supports the wider Housing Disrepair team in progressing cases efficiently. She takes a friendly and conscientious approach to her work and is committed to ensuring clients feel listened to and kept informed throughout the claims process.

Alongside assisting clients, Iqra continues to develop her legal knowledge and practical experience within housing litigation.

Outside work, Iqra enjoys baking and experimenting with different recipes, providing a creative outlet away from the office.

Friendly, approachable and ambitious, Zara enjoys working closely with clients and is committed to developing her legal knowledge and practical experience as she progresses towards qualification.

Outside work, Zara enjoys keeping active at the gym, going for walks and occasionally playing sports. She also enjoys travelling, watching comedies, shopping and spending time with family and friends.

Her favourite quote is: “Believe you can and you’re halfway there.” - Theodore Roosevelt.

Emily plays an important role in helping matters run efficiently and ensuring clients receive a responsive and organised service. She brings a friendly, positive and approachable attitude to her role and enjoys being part of the wider Zen Law team.

Outside work, Emily enjoys shopping, spending time with family and friends and walking her dogs. She also enjoys watching football - occasionally - and making the most of her time away from the office.

Panna takes a conscientious and organised approach to her role, assisting with the day-to-day work required to keep cases progressing and helping the team provide clients with an efficient and supportive service.

Outside work, Panna enjoys painting and reading, as well as keeping active by going to the gym. Her creative interests provide a relaxing balance to her working life.