Sukhjit Ahluwalia has been at the forefront of Avery Emerson since founding the firm in 2003, serving as its Principal Solicitor and driving its vision of delivering exceptional, client-centred legal services. With over two decades of experience, Sukhjit brings a wealth of legal knowledge and a deeply personal approach to every case.
He qualified as a solicitor in 1998 after passing his Law Society Finals in 1993, and since then, he has built a diverse and accomplished legal career spanning multiple areas of law. Before establishing Avery Emerson, Sukhjit gained invaluable experience working in the City of London with prestigious firms and institutions such as Goldman Sachs, Merrill Lynch, Andersen Consulting (now Accenture), Freshfields, Nabarro Nathanson, and Ernst & Young. This blend of corporate law and consultancy expertise gives him a broad and insightful perspective that few legal professionals possess.
Sukhjit is deeply committed to continuous professional growth—not only in his own practice, but also in fostering a culture of collaboration and excellence within his team. He believes that a high-performing legal team is founded on shared knowledge, integrity, and a unified dedication to achieving the best possible outcomes for clients.
His client base reflects his genuine commitment to access to justice for all. Alongside advising high-profile individuals—including members of the extended Royal Family—and major corporations such as a leading European shipping company, Sukhjit is equally passionate about representing ordinary people and local families, bringing the exact same care, dedication, and rigour to every client regardless of background. His previous role as a Conciliation Officer with the Law Society further underscores his commitment to fairness and resolution in the legal process.
Beyond his legal practice, Sukhjit embraces a global outlook shaped by extensive travel, enriching both his personal and professional life. He is multilingual, fluent in English, Punjabi, Hindi, and Urdu, with working knowledge of Gujarati—skills that enhance his ability to serve a wide range of clients with sensitivity and cultural understanding.
Alongside his full-time practice, Sukhjit has dedicated over two decades to voluntary leadership, regulatory advocacy, and pro bono legal service at local, national, and international levels. Joining the National Executive Board of the Sole Practitioners' Group (SPG) in 2010, he served continuously on a voluntary, unpaid basis until 2024, supporting over 5,500 sole practitioner solicitors across England and Wales. During this 14-year tenure, he served as National Chair (2015–2016) and acted as Head of Marketing and National Conference Organiser. Notably, Sukhjit conceived and introduced the SPG’s flagship mid-year conference, "Top Table", which he also regularly hosted and compèred—creating a safe, constructive national forum for sole practitioners to engage directly with and question the heads of the profession, including the CEO and Chair of the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA), Presidents of the Law Society, the CEO of the Legal Ombudsman, and the CEO of the Legal Services Board. He also served as the SPG's voluntary representative to the SRA and sat on multiple national sub-committees, championing proportionate regulation and practical support for small high-street practices. In addition, Sukhjit has chaired keynote debates on a voluntary basis at Legalex, the UK's premier national legal exhibition, and has been invited to speak at official SRA events on regulatory and practice matters affecting high-street firms.
His commitment to pro bono governance also extends to the charitable sector. From 2004 to 2011, Sukhjit served as a voluntary legal advisor to the Sri Sathya Sai Trust (UK) and provided pro bono legal counsel to the Sri Sathya Sai Central Trust in India, supporting charitable governance and institutional compliance across both jurisdictions.
Sukhjit has also contributed to public dialogue on community cohesion and intercultural understanding through his participation in two television documentaries—one for Channel 4 in the UK and another for Danish television—exploring the experiences of first-generation British Indians and how families navigate cultural integration between Eastern and Western traditions.
Born in Barking and a lifelong East Londoner, Sukhjit now lives in Romford with his three children. He places great importance on family and balances his professional responsibilities with hands-on community service. In 2018, he founded SEVA Street, a registered charity (Charity No. 1180811) where he serves as Chair and Trustee, providing vital weekly support to people experiencing homelessness across Greater London and Essex. Supported by a pool of 150 volunteers—with around 45 volunteers active each week—Sukhjit and the team distribute over 250 freshly prepared meals and essential supplies weekly to those in need. Learn more at www.sevastreet.org.
Sukhjit's vision for Avery Emerson is clear: to build a law firm that is approachable, empathetic, and genuinely client-focused—where every client is treated as an individual and every legal solution is tailored to their unique needs.
