Arona Sarwar
Founder and Principal Solicitor
Arona advises individuals, families and businesses on immigration, asylum, family law, wills and probate matters, with a practical and client-focused approach.
Areas of expertise
Arona Sarwar is the Founder and Principal Solicitor of Arona St James Solicitors, a London-based law firm advising individuals, families and businesses on a range of personal and commercial legal matters.
Admitted as a solicitor in 1998, Arona brings many years of experience to her work, with a particular focus on immigration, asylum, family law, wills and probate, and private client matters. Her immigration practice includes personal and corporate immigration cases, as well as sensitive matters involving vulnerable clients and LGBT+ applicants.
Arona is known for her direct, practical and supportive approach. She works closely with clients to understand their circumstances, explain their options clearly and guide them through complex legal processes with care and professionalism.
Through Arona St James Solicitors, she has built a firm focused on accessible advice, strong client relationships and careful handling of important life, family and business matters.
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Articles written by Arona Sarwar
Surrogacy and LGBTQ+ Families: Understanding Your Legal Rights
LGBTQ+ families in the UK face unique legal challenges around parenthood. This guide explains parental orders, step-parent adoption, birth certificate issues, digital immigration challenges and the steps families should take to secure their rights.
Key Changes to UK Asylum Appeals in 2026: What Asylum Seekers Need to Know
The UK asylum appeals system is changing in 2026, including a 24-week target for certain appeals. This article explains the new timescales, why early preparation matters, and what to do after a refusal.
Streamlining UK Immigration and Passport Rules for Surrogate-Born Children: A Call for Reform
Outdated UK immigration and nationality rules create delays and legal uncertainty for children born through surrogacy. This article sets out the key barriers intended parents face, and the reforms Arona St James Solicitors believe are needed.