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.

  • Thank you all for all the hard work you put in to secure my spouse visa. You are all amazing and you were forensic in approach. Without face to face consultation the communication was above board and you kept me informed of every little detail nomatter how trivial. I recommend everyone to you and God bless you for the good work. Keep it up.

    thumb Ebsalom Matapo
    February 24, 2021
  • I have been contacted with this law firm with a major difficulties.they provided me a one of the best service I have ever had.i highly recommend this firm for everybody.🤲

    thumb mohammed kamruz zaman
    July 14, 2021
  • Fantastic service. Great value. Massive attention to detail. I would happily recommend to anyone. Definitely will use them again for final visa application. Very happy

    thumb Tom Kelly
    July 11, 2021
  • Despite of various complications within our Spouse visa application, Zahida & Shazia’s vast knowledge, experience and patience resulted in a successful application. Meresbrook Pollard is the best firm to support you during your application! I have no complaints and am simply a 100% satisfied client. Thank you so much Zahida and Shazia, it’s been amazing to deal with you both!

    thumb Sofia Mahmood
    January 22, 2020
  • Meresbrook Pollard Solicitors are a team full of friendly and professional individuals. Highly recommend to everyone, easy to contact and communicate with. Successful Spouse Visa application - Honestly cannot recommend enough. Thank you

    thumb Murtaza Hussain
    March 19, 2021