Professional immigration advice grounded in expertise, integrity, and genuine client care.
Shahd Awawda is a British-Palestinian lawyer with over 10 years of legal experience, having qualified in Palestine in 2016. She has more than five years of experience in UK immigration and asylum law and is a registered Level 1 Immigration Adviser with the Immigration Advice Authority (IAA), Adviser Registration Number: P063171.
Shahd holds a Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.), a Master's degree in Conflict Resolution from the United Kingdom, and a Master of Business Administration (MBA). Her academic background, combined with extensive legal practice, enables her to provide practical, strategic, and commercially aware advice tailored to each client's circumstances.
Before relocating to the United Kingdom, Shahd practised law in Palestine and later served as a lecturer at Hebron University Faculty of Law, where she taught legal subjects and supervised aspiring lawyers. Her experience in both legal practice and academia has given her a strong foundation in legal analysis, advocacy, and client representation.
Throughout her career, Shahd has assisted individuals, families, and businesses with a broad range of immigration matters, including family visas, visitor applications, settlement, British citizenship, asylum, humanitarian protection, and complex immigration cases. She is committed to delivering clear, honest, and practical advice while ensuring that every client receives professional, personalised support.
Having personally navigated the UK immigration system, Shahd understands the challenges many migrants and refugees face. This perspective, combined with her legal expertise, allows her to approach every case with professionalism, empathy, and a genuine commitment to achieving the best possible outcome.
Fluent in both Arabic and English, Shahd regularly assists clients from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds across England and Wales. She is recognised for her attention to detail, strong communication skills, and commitment to maintaining the highest professional and ethical standards.
Outside her legal practice, Shahd is passionate about promoting access to justice, empowering migrant communities through legal education, and supporting businesses and individuals in successfully navigating the UK's complex immigration system. She is committed to continuous professional development and intends to expand her regulatory authorisation to provide an even broader range of immigration services in the future.
We maintain the highest standards in every aspect of our work, from the quality of advice we give to the way we communicate with our clients.
We are transparent, honest, and ethical in all our dealings. Clients can trust that the advice they receive reflects their best interests.
We make professional immigration advice available to all. Through remote consultations, we reach clients across England and Wales regardless of location.
We are committed to continuous professional development, staying current with UK immigration law and policy to serve our clients at the highest level.
Savant Advisory Ltd is registered with and regulated by the Immigration Advice Authority (IAA). Shahd Awawda is a registered Level 1 Immigration Adviser, Adviser Registration Number P063171. All advice falls within the scope of IAA Level 1 authorisation, ensuring full compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements.
A straightforward, supportive process from your initial enquiry to a successful outcome.
Select a convenient 30-minute time slot and complete your secure payment online. Available remotely or in person.
We review your circumstances, assess your options, and explain the immigration routes available to you in plain language.
You receive clear, personalised advice and a recommended course of action, with transparent information about fees and next steps.
We remain available to assist throughout your application, keeping you informed of progress and responding to queries promptly.