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We take pride in being a family-run practice of legal experts, advisers and solicitors. Established for well over 30 years, Jagdev Legal has grown into something rather special. In addition to all the achievements, accreditations and successes we’ve enjoyed throughout the decades, it’s the people at the heart of our organisation of which we are most proud.

Our close team is committed to providing the highest level of personal client care. Whether you’re dealing with a member of staff on the telephone, or require the services of our specialist skillsets, we can assure professional, friendly advice and support from everybody in our family.

Harjit Singh Jagdev (Harry)

Harjit Singh Jagdev (Harry)

Solicitor

Harjit Singh Jagdev qualified as a solicitor in 1986 with a leading Birmingham legal aid practice. He has extensive experience in defending serious criminal prosecutions. Today, Harjit is a specialist defence advocate and is entitled to appear in the Higher Criminal Courts as a Solicitor Advocate. He is extremely well connected within the legal industry and beyond. There are generations of clients who will testify to the hard work and commitment he has shown them and other professionals. There are many success stories to his name. More recently he has appeared in high profile cases involving drones, murders and fraud.

Joy Elson-Young LLM

Joy Elson-Young LLM

Solicitor

Joy qualified as a solicitor in 2004. Her primary area is personal injury and medical negligence, helping clients in recovery seeking compensation. However, she also has extensive experience of litigation generally. She has had tremendous success in helping her clients where there have been data/ confidentiality breaches by employers. Joy assist's Balraj on contentious matters involving wills, Probate and the Administration of Estates. She has a keen interest in this area.

# ny personal injury law. injured person. case of medical negligence. contentious trusts and probate

Manjeet Kundhi

Manjeet Kundhi

Senior Paralegal

Manjeet is an experienced secretary with many years of experience in the legal industry and she has a keen interest in property matters. As the first port of contact for many of our clients, she is friendly, caring and extremely attentive to their needs and concerns. Manjeet is a Member of the British Association of Counselling & Psychotherapy (MBACP). As qualified Psychotherapist she can offer Counselling services to our clients (subject to terms and conditions).

Gurvinder Virdee

Gurvinder Virdee

Office Administrator

Gurvinder joined the practice in 2016, where she oversees the co-ordination of daily operations, making sure everything runs smoothly and efficiently, ensuring our clients are happy with the high-quality bespoke service we are renowned for providing.

Areena Sanger

Areena Sanger

Consultant Solicitor-Advocate (All Higher Courts)

Areena qualified as a Solicitor in 2004 and then went on to attain her Higher Rights Qualification in 2009 adding to her experience in dealing with the full spectrum of criminal cases in the Youth, Magistrates and Crown Courts. She has a wealth of experience in matters which are high profile and complex in nature, drawn especially from having worked closely with members of the Bar since 1997. She is fully committed to maintaining high professional standards and is well-regarded within the senior legal community.

Balraj Singh Jagdev

Balraj Singh Jagdev

Director, Solicitor & Mediator*

Balraj read Law at Keele University. His path led him to a well-established firm, where he honed his skills and qualified as a solicitor.

Balraj has a versatile legal practice which includes family litigation, holding the Law Society Family Accreditation. In family law, Balraj excels in resolving financial, children (care proceedings), and domestic abuse disputes arising from divorce or separation. He possesses knowledge of cases involving international aspects of divorce and children (abduction).

He is regularly instructed to manage a wide array of Civil disputes the subject matter of which can include anything from boundary disputes to contractual disputes concerning vehicles.

Balraj will accept instructions on managing disputes arising from Wills, Probate, and the Administration of Estates. Additionally, his involvement extends to cases where capacity becomes a concern.

Balraj is registered with the Family Mediation Council (URN 2033T) as a family mediator. He is supported by a Professional Practice Consultant.

Balraj holds supervisory responsibility across various practice areas including Conveyancing.

Sheila Cox

Sheila Cox

Legal Secretary

Sheila has been Ian Gold's secretary since she was 16 years old. She has a wealth of experience in legal practice generally and she will be well known to the clients of west midlands having provided a sterling service over the last 40 years.

Mohammed Rashid

Mohammed Rashid

Property Lawyer

With a first-class Law degree and a strong background in prestigious Birmingham law firms, Mohammed is your go-to property lawyer with a thorough understanding of residential and commercial transactions. His sharp eye for detail ensures a smooth transaction. He is known for his approachable demeanour, and Mohammed is a respected figure in the community, making legal processes stress-free.

Mohammed is serving in the property department but covers other areas of work which is a requirement to achieve solicitor status. He works well as part of a team interacting with clients, other lawyers, and stakeholders.

Clients praise his empathetic and client-centric approach, providing clarity and updates throughout.

Affordable property lawyer. Residential and commercial conveyancing specialist.

Sharan Kitaure

Sharan Kitaure

Litigation Lawyer

Meet Sharan, an accomplished litigation lawyer, with a proven track record. Sharan possesses a good understanding of litigation. Her attention to detail elevates the quality of her work, ensuring precision.

What sets Sharan apart is her ability to connect with clients on a personal level. Fluent in Punjabi, she bridges any language and cultural gaps, creating a comfortable and reassuring environment for clients as they navigate legal challenges.

Sharan's journey in Birmingham's law practices has equipped her with invaluable experience, even as she continues to refine her skills. Her direct and efficient communication style streamlines processes and delivers results promptly.

Sharan assists in other areas of legal practice, which is a requirement to qualify as a Solicitor.

Harjit Singh Jagdev (Harry)

Harjit Singh Jagdev (Harry)

Solicitor

Harjit Singh Jagdev qualified as a solicitor in 1986 with a leading Birmingham legal aid practice. He has extensive experience in defending serious criminal prosecutions. Today, Harjit is a specialist defence advocate and is entitled to appear in the Higher Criminal Courts as a Solicitor Advocate. He is extremely well connected within the legal industry and beyond. There are generations of clients who will testify to the hard work and commitment he has shown them and other professionals. There are many success stories to his name. More recently he has appeared in high profile cases involving drones, murders and fraud.

Joy Elson-Young LLM

Joy Elson-Young LLM

Solicitor

Joy qualified as a solicitor in 2004. Her primary area is personal injury and medical negligence, helping clients in recovery seeking compensation. However, she also has extensive experience of litigation generally. She has had tremendous success in helping her clients where there have been data/ confidentiality breaches by employers. Joy assist's Balraj on contentious matters involving wills, Probate and the Administration of Estates. She has a keen interest in this area.

# ny personal injury law. injured person. case of medical negligence. contentious trusts and probate

Areena Sanger

Areena Sanger

Consultant Solicitor-Advocate (All Higher Courts)

Areena qualified as a Solicitor in 2004 and then went on to attain her Higher Rights Qualification in 2009 adding to her experience in dealing with the full spectrum of criminal cases in the Youth, Magistrates and Crown Courts. She has a wealth of experience in matters which are high profile and complex in nature, drawn especially from having worked closely with members of the Bar since 1997. She is fully committed to maintaining high professional standards and is well-regarded within the senior legal community.

Balraj Singh Jagdev

Balraj Singh Jagdev

Director, Solicitor & Mediator*

Balraj read Law at Keele University. His path led him to a well-established firm, where he honed his skills and qualified as a solicitor.

Balraj has a versatile legal practice which includes family litigation, holding the Law Society Family Accreditation. In family law, Balraj excels in resolving financial, children (care proceedings), and domestic abuse disputes arising from divorce or separation. He possesses knowledge of cases involving international aspects of divorce and children (abduction).

He is regularly instructed to manage a wide array of Civil disputes the subject matter of which can include anything from boundary disputes to contractual disputes concerning vehicles.

Balraj will accept instructions on managing disputes arising from Wills, Probate, and the Administration of Estates. Additionally, his involvement extends to cases where capacity becomes a concern.

Balraj is registered with the Family Mediation Council (URN 2033T) as a family mediator. He is supported by a Professional Practice Consultant.

Balraj holds supervisory responsibility across various practice areas including Conveyancing.

Mohammed Rashid

Mohammed Rashid

Property Lawyer

With a first-class Law degree and a strong background in prestigious Birmingham law firms, Mohammed is your go-to property lawyer with a thorough understanding of residential and commercial transactions. His sharp eye for detail ensures a smooth transaction. He is known for his approachable demeanour, and Mohammed is a respected figure in the community, making legal processes stress-free.

Mohammed is serving in the property department but covers other areas of work which is a requirement to achieve solicitor status. He works well as part of a team interacting with clients, other lawyers, and stakeholders.

Clients praise his empathetic and client-centric approach, providing clarity and updates throughout.

Affordable property lawyer. Residential and commercial conveyancing specialist.

Sharan Kitaure

Sharan Kitaure

Litigation Lawyer

Meet Sharan, an accomplished litigation lawyer, with a proven track record. Sharan possesses a good understanding of litigation. Her attention to detail elevates the quality of her work, ensuring precision.

What sets Sharan apart is her ability to connect with clients on a personal level. Fluent in Punjabi, she bridges any language and cultural gaps, creating a comfortable and reassuring environment for clients as they navigate legal challenges.

Sharan's journey in Birmingham's law practices has equipped her with invaluable experience, even as she continues to refine her skills. Her direct and efficient communication style streamlines processes and delivers results promptly.

Sharan assists in other areas of legal practice, which is a requirement to qualify as a Solicitor.

Manjeet Kundhi

Manjeet Kundhi

Senior Paralegal

Manjeet is an experienced secretary with many years of experience in the legal industry and she has a keen interest in property matters. As the first port of contact for many of our clients, she is friendly, caring and extremely attentive to their needs and concerns. Manjeet is a Member of the British Association of Counselling & Psychotherapy (MBACP). As qualified Psychotherapist she can offer Counselling services to our clients (subject to terms and conditions).

Sheila Cox

Sheila Cox

Legal Secretary

Sheila has been Ian Gold's secretary since she was 16 years old. She has a wealth of experience in legal practice generally and she will be well known to the clients of west midlands having provided a sterling service over the last 40 years.

Gurvinder Virdee

Gurvinder Virdee

Office Administrator

Gurvinder joined the practice in 2016, where she oversees the co-ordination of daily operations, making sure everything runs smoothly and efficiently, ensuring our clients are happy with the high-quality bespoke service we are renowned for providing.

Ian Gold

Ian Gold

Solicitor

Ian Gold was a solicitor who held a practicing certificate for over 50 years. He specialised in crime, but the breadth of his experience was of enormous value to the practice and its clients. Ian is retired and no longer practicing.

Michael O'Mahoney

Michael O'Mahoney

Solicitor

As of 1st November 2022, Michael is retired and is no longer a practicing solicitor. He was a solicitor in Birmingham for 40 years. He had extensive experience in all kinds of Criminal Law and is an experienced advocate. He regularly appeared in the Magistrates' court in the West Midlands and often attended the police station with clients under investigation by the police. He had vast experience in working with Barristers, in cases which went to the crown court.

David Jaffa

David Jaffa

Solicitor

David was a Solicitor and Advocate for many years with substantial experience in criminal cases conducted in the Magistrates’ Court and as a Higher Court Advocate in the Crown Court. He was a longstanding member of the Duty Solicitor scheme and advised clients in Police custody. David is retired and no longer practicing.

Mary Clarke

Mary Clarke

Mary was a criminal solicitor with a following of loyal clients. She is retired and no longer practicing.

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