Our Firm

We are a legal practice offering a professional, friendly and reliable service where every client matters.

Zahida Alam

Senior Solicitor

Zahida Alam graduated from The University of Bradford with a LLB Hons degree and undertook her Legal Practice Course at Leeds. She is Senior Solicitor and Partner at Meresbrook Pollard Solicitors.

Having qualified as a Solicitor in 2004, she completed her training contract at prestigious firm Berrymans Lace Mawer in Leeds. She has extensive experience in a range of legal practice areas and deals mainly in the fields of immigration, personal injury, clinical negligence and family/matrimonial law, including all aspects of matrimonial assets and child contact matters.

Zahida additionally has a strong interest in all matters relating to special educational needs and disability and is a fastidious professional.

Education
  • LLB Law Bradford University
Languages Spoken
  • English
  • Punjabi
  • Urdu
  • Hindi
Qualified Solicitor
  • SRA ID: 334165
  • Admittance: 15/12/2004

Shazia Noreen Sarwar

Senior Solicitor

Shazia is a Senior Solicitor and Partner at Meresbrook Pollard Solicitors and qualified as a Solicitor in 2011. She graduated with a degree in Law and European Business, completed a post-graduate diploma in Law and undertook her Legal Practice Course.

She has worked in a variety of legal settings since 2005 and has vast legal knowledge and experience, and has been employed at such firms as Optima Legal and DLA Solicitors. Shazia deals predominantly with personal injury, clinical negligence, family/matrimonial matters, immigration, and all aspects of civil litigation including bankruptcy and contractual disputes. Shazia has a keen eye for detail and is a conscientious and hard- working Solicitor.

Education
  • Law and Business degree
Languages Spoken
  • English
  • Punjabi
  • Urdu
Qualified Solicitor
  • SRA ID:298164
  • Admittance: 15/06/2011

Our History


Meresbrook Pollard Solicitors was formed in 2011 and has quickly established a highly satisfied client base. We are renowned for our attention to detail and for ‘going the extra mile’. Meresbrook Pollard Solicitors is a small firm that has and continues to establish strong and lasting relationships with our clients.

Client Testimonials

See what our clients have to say about us.

  • I would like to say a big thank u to shaziya and ziada my case was so complicated but they put in all the effort and my hubby got visa granted in 18 days once again a big thank u ???

    thumb Atiya Shan
    February 28, 2020
  • Meresbrooke Pollard Solicitors are one of the best firms I have had experience with. Zahida and Shazia helped me with my spouse visa with a high level of professionalism and guided me through the whole process. They were always available to answer my queries and concerns. I couldn't thank them enough for all the help and support they provided which lead to a successful spouse visa within 8 weeks. Thank you for everything I really cant express how thankful I am to you for helping me through this process. I would recommend their service to anyone who is looking for a first time successful application for a visa and I will be definitely returning in the future to use their services again. Thank You

    thumb Samira Ahmed
    May 28, 2021
  • Thank you for your hard work for my spouse application Visa was granted within 6 weeks I definitely recommend meresbrook pollard solicitors they are highly professionals 5 stars given

    thumb Ahmad Nassiri
    January 29, 2020
  • Shazia and her team were absolutely amazing in handling the UK spouse visa for us. Thanks to their hard and diligent work, my visa came out smoothly - earlier than we expected. Due to pandemic situation, me and my husband thought there will be many delays, but it came out all great just as Shazia promised us. We highly recommend their immigration law service 10 out of 10.

    thumb Moon_c_y
    March 5, 2021
  • My dearest thanks to Zahida who assisted in my spouse visa application from Pakistan. During this time of the pandemic, I wasn't sure what would happen and wanted reassurance every so often. Zahida was very professional, responsive and reassured me each step of the way right until the visa was granted in a matter of months. Would definitely recommend to family and friends.

    thumb Iram Zafar
    June 13, 2021