Work Department

Immigration and Court of Protection

Position

Immigration and Court of Protection specialist.

Considerable experience in asylum matters, including appearing for the appellant in the Iraqi country guidance case – AAH (Iraqi Kurds – internal relocation) Iraq CG UKUT [2018] UKUT 00212 (IAC). Particularly skilled in representing children and vulnerable appellants. Regularly instructed in family and corporate immigration matters and has substantial knowledge and expertise of EEA cases, including the EU settlement scheme. Proficient in both substantive appeals and judicial review.

Also specialising in all aspects of Court of Protection work. Instructed regularly across England and Wales by the Official Solicitor, accredited legal representatives, local authorities and NHS bodies. Experienced in a wide variety of health and welfare and property and financial affairs matters. Appears in forced marriage cases, such as Coventry City Council v MK & Ors [2023] EWHC 249 (Fam).

Instructions also welcomed in data protection and freedom of information matters, with experience appearing before the General Regulatory Chamber of the First-tier Tribunal.

Education

Staffordshire University (2001 LLB Hons); Nottingham Law School (2002 BVC); Visiting Professional Fellow – International Human Rights, Aston University.

Mentions

Midland Circuit • Regional Bar

Court of Protection and community care

LEADING JUNIORS1

Mark Bradshaw – No5 Barristers’ Chambers 'Mark is very approachable and responsive and always willing to engage in discussion about a case. He is a strong advocate and very skilled in navigating complex legal issues.'

Midland Circuit • Regional Bar

Immigration

LEADING JUNIORS1

Mark Bradshaw – No5 Barristers’ Chambers ‘Mark's advocacy is clear and addresses the heart of the matter. He is wonderful with clients and provides realistic advice. He is exceptionally reliable and engages in the preparation of the appeal.’