Shysta Habib

Shysta presently enjoys a largely Civil/Common law practice, with a particular emphasis on Personal Injury Litigation. She undertakes both Claimant and Defendant work. She has a developing practice in Family Law. However she also has interests in all areas of Immigration and Asylum law, and pro bono work. She was recently appointed as Grade C Counsel and appears on the Attorney General List of Prosecution Advocate for H.M. Customs and Excise, Inland Revenue and the DTI. She spent a 3 month secondment with H.M. Customs & Excise in Manchester.

She was awarded the Sir Thomas More BVC Scholarship by Lincoln’s Inn. She was also a Finalist in the UK Asian Young Achievers.

She is an accredited Advice Worker under the National Association of Citizens Advice Bureaux forum (NACAB).

She is a Pro Bono Barrister for Immigration advice/representation at Bury Law Centre.

Shysta enjoys contemporary fashion, culture and travelling. She has varied interests in current affairs, politics and international relations. She speaks both Punjabi and Urdu.