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.
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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
The UK’s 2025 Immigration Policy Changes: Impact on SMEs and BME-Led Businesses in East London
The UK’s 2025 immigration policy changes have placed significant pressure on smaller businesses. This article examines the impact on SMEs and BME-led businesses in East London, from salary thresholds to compliance risk, and the routes still available.
Challenges of Having a Baby Abroad via Surrogacy: Understanding British Nationality Laws
Having a baby abroad through surrogacy raises complex questions about British nationality. This article explains the legal barriers, when a British biological father can pass on citizenship, and why early legal planning matters.
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.