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.
Latest legal updates
Articles written by Arona Sarwar
UK Asylum Interviews Are Moving Faster: Why Early Legal Advice Has Never Been More Important
The UK asylum system is moving faster, and many applicants now face a substantive interview sooner than expected. This article explains how accelerated procedures can affect vulnerable people, why trauma can delay disclosure, and why early legal representation matters.
IELTS for UKVI vs Standard IELTS: Home Office Clarifies a Critical Requirement for Spouse Visa Applicants
The Home Office has confirmed that a standard IELTS General Training certificate may not satisfy the English language requirement for a spouse visa. Read our latest guidance on SELT requirements under Appendix FM.
Section 3C leave under Home Office guidance: how your immigration status is protected while you wait
Section 3C leave can automatically extend existing UK immigration permission while an in-time application, appeal or administrative review is pending. This guide explains when the protection applies, which conditions continue, when it ends, and why travel or a missed deadline can have serious consequences.