Hannah Nandra
Milton Keynes
Summary
Dedicated adviser, supervisor and solicitor with a strong history of delivering high-quality, confidential advice in complex environments. Ensures fairness and transparency in police misconduct hearings while upholding ethical standards. Drives continuous improvement in service delivery through effective case management, safeguarding, and quality assurance.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
Work History
Independent Panel Member (PT)
Northamptonshire Police, Fire & Crime Commissioner
11.2025 - Current
- Participate in police misconduct hearings, ensuring fairness, transparency and adherence to statutory frameworks.
- Review evidence bundles and contribute to proportionate, well-reasoned outcomes.
- Uphold the Nolan Principles and promote ethical standards in policing.
EU Client Adviser (FTC)
Migrant Help
11.2023 - Current
- Provide one-to-one advice to vulnerable clients on complex EUSS matters.
- Conduct detailed case assessments, identifying safeguarding and vulnerability indicators.
- Produce quality and performance reports for senior leadership.
- Build partnerships with local authorities and third-sector organisations.
Crown Prosecutor
Crown Prosecution Service
10.2022 - 12.2023
- Assessed evidence in accordance with the Code for Crown Prosecutors.
- Prepared and presented criminal cases in the Magistrates’ Court.
- Advised police during early investigations.
- Drafted legal arguments, case summaries and charging decisions.
- Supported victims and witnesses throughout proceedings.
- Conducted legal research and exercised Higher Rights of Audience.
Advice Session Supervisor
Citizens Advice
09.2021 - 12.2022
- Supervised daily advice delivery in line with Citizens Advice quality standards.
- Conducted case checks and provided feedback to advisers.
- Delivered coaching and mentoring to volunteers.
- Managed safeguarding concerns and complex case escalations.
- Ensured clients received accurate, accessible and timely information.
Senior Consultant Solicitor & Director
Alpha Omega Solicitors Ltd
04.2019 - 12.2021
- Founded and led a private legal practice with full responsibility for strategy, service delivery and compliance.
- Managed business planning, budgeting, risk management, marketing and client relationships.
- Delivered legal services across immigration, civil and private client matters.
- Drafted complex submissions and represented clients in court and tribunal proceedings.
- Ensured compliance with SRA regulations and Companies Act director duties.
- Recruited, supervised and developed staff and consultants.
- Led cultural and service improvements to enhance client experience.
Litigation Officer
The Guinness Partnership
09.2016 - 12.2018
- Managed caseloads across ASB injunctions, possession proceedings, disrepair claims, leasehold disputes, service charge challenges and debt recovery.
- Conducted advocacy in the County Court.
- Drafted pleadings, witness statements and instructions to counsel.
- Worked with neighbourhood teams, safeguarding leads and repairs teams.
- Implemented a new case management system, improving workflow and data accuracy.
- Demonstrated strong organisational skills and advanced IT proficiency.
- Balanced enforcement with tenancy sustainment in a housing association environment.
Lawyer
Government Legal Department
03.2015 - 12.2016
- Represented the Secretary of State in judicial review proceedings, including cases with constitutional, human rights and public-interest implications.
- Drafted summary grounds, detailed grounds, witness statements and costs submissions for the Administrative Court and higher courts.
- Conducted legal research on statutory interpretation, case law, national security, public interest immunity, contempt and human rights.
- Advised policy teams to ensure lawful and consistent application of legislation.
- Managed high-profile public and private law litigation with implications for future government policy.
- Worked across courts from Employment Tribunals to the Court of Appeal and Supreme Court.
- Collaborated with counsel, departmental lawyers and external stakeholders.
Senior Legal Adviser to the Justices (Tier 2 Competence)
HMCTS
05.2000 - 12.2006
- Managed the courtroom independently, ensuring efficient and lawful proceedings.
- Provided impartial legal advice across adult, youth, civil and family jurisdictions.
- Facilitated structured judicial decision-making and drafted Justices’ reasons.
- Exercised delegated judicial powers, including case management decisions.
- Conducted legal research using digital legal resources.
- Ensured unrepresented defendants understood procedures and rights.
- Provided legal guidance to administrative colleagues and external organisations.
- Supported out-of-hours courts and occasional sittings.
Senior Immigration Legal Adviser
Immigration Advisory Service
01.1995 - 01.2000
- Provided specialist legal advice to individuals in detention.
- Prepared asylum, human rights and immigration applications and appeals.
- Drafted detailed submissions and conducted client interviews.
- Trained new advisers and contributed to internal guidance.
- Liaised with the Home Office and external agencies.
- Managed a demanding caseload, prioritising urgent matters.
Education
MA - Christian Thought & Practice
Spurgeon’s College / University of Manchester
01.2022
PG Dip - Legal Practice Course
Thames Valley University
01.1997
PG Dip - CPE
Thames Valley University
01.1996
BA (Hons) - Government
University of Birmingham
01.1995
HNC - Public Administration
Brunel University
01.1993
Skills
- High-quality advice and guidance
- Casework triage and prioritisation
- Safeguarding and risk management
- Quality assurance and case checking
- Coaching
- Mentoring
- Volunteer development
- Policy and procedural interpretation
- Evidence analysis
- Decision-making
- EDI-aware practice
- Trauma-informed practice
- Service improvement
- Project delivery
- Clear written communication
- Clear verbal communication
Languages
English
Custom Section
- Higher Rights of Audience – Criminal, 2023
- OISC Level 1 Immigration Adviser, 2023
- Professional Skills & Solicitors Management Course, 2008
- Accredited Senior Immigration Legal Adviser, Levels 1 & 2, 2005-2006
- Notary Academic Training, 2026 - ongoing
References
Available on request.
Timeline
Independent Panel Member (PT)
Northamptonshire Police, Fire & Crime Commissioner
11.2025 - Current
EU Client Adviser (FTC)
Migrant Help
11.2023 - Current
Crown Prosecutor
Crown Prosecution Service
10.2022 - 12.2023
Advice Session Supervisor
Citizens Advice
09.2021 - 12.2022
Senior Consultant Solicitor & Director
Alpha Omega Solicitors Ltd
04.2019 - 12.2021
Litigation Officer
The Guinness Partnership
09.2016 - 12.2018
Lawyer
Government Legal Department
03.2015 - 12.2016
Senior Legal Adviser to the Justices (Tier 2 Competence)
HMCTS
05.2000 - 12.2006
Senior Immigration Legal Adviser
Immigration Advisory Service
01.1995 - 01.2000
MA - Christian Thought & Practice
Spurgeon’s College / University of Manchester
PG Dip - Legal Practice Course
Thames Valley University
PG Dip - CPE
Thames Valley University
BA (Hons) - Government
University of Birmingham
HNC - Public Administration
Brunel University