Immigration (including business immigration)

Leading Silks
Manjit Gill KC
1
Manjit Gill KC
No5 Barristers’ Chambers
‘Manjit has a deep understanding of the law and he is adept at analysing complex legal issues.‘ ’
Lisa Giovannetti KC
1
Lisa Giovannetti KC
39 Essex Chambers
‘A fabulous advocate. Trustworthy, personable and highly persuasive on even the most impossible legal arguments. A formidable opponent and a towering member of the Bar.’
Stephanie Harrison KC
1
Stephanie Harrison KC
Garden Court Chambers
‘Stephanie is one of a kind - exceptionally energetic and committed, a fantastic leader and a commanding advocate.'
Raza Husain KC
1
Raza Husain KC
Matrix Chambers
‘Raza is one of the most committed and dedicated advocates.’
Anthony Metzer KC
1
Anthony Metzer KC
Goldsmith Chambers
‘Anthony is an excellent communicator and extremely sensitive to the needs of the client. His approach to any problem is clear and sensible, overcoming any difficulties to reach a suitable solution for any problem.‘
Sonali Naik KC
1
Sonali Naik KC
Garden Court Chambers
‘Sonali is extremely experienced in complex strategic litigation. She is a persuasive advocate who can set out complex legal points clearly. She is unafraid to use the law inventively in order to get the best outcome for her clients.’
Hugh Southey KC
1
Hugh Southey KC
Matrix Chambers
‘Hugh is a wonderful barrister. Never less than 100% committed to his clients.'
Nicola Braganza KC
2
Nicola Braganza KC
Garden Court Chambers
‘Nicola continues to be a highly engaged, compassionate and effective lawyer and advocate. She is approachable, thoughtful and intelligent.'
Christopher Buttler KC
2
Christopher Buttler KC
Matrix Chambers
‘Chris is excellent at policy cases and cases with wider public importance in general. His drafting is extremely persuasive, as is his oral advocacy.'
Charlie Cory-Wright KC
2
Charlie Cory-Wright KC
39 Essex Chambers
'Charlie is a brilliant advocate. He is a delight to listen to, even when he is demolishing your case. He is one of the most effective barristers in this field.’
Laura Dubinsky KC
2
Laura Dubinsky KC
Doughty Street Chambers
‘Laura is fast-becoming the go-to silk for strategic immigration and asylum litigation. A leader by example, with meticulous drafting ability. On her feet, she commands the courtroom. A delight to work with, respected and feared by her opponents - she is a force of nature.’
Rory Dunlop KC
2
Rory Dunlop KC
39 Essex Chambers
‘Rory’s knowledge of immigration law is encyclopedic. His mastery of human rights law in particular is unequalled. He has an attractive style of advocacy, and it is easy to see the judges listen to him with particular attention.‘
Jonathan Glasson KC
2
Jonathan Glasson KC
Matrix Chambers
'Jonathan is a first-rate barrister. He has outstanding judgement on all legal and practical issues. He is incredibly reliable, hard-working and a joy to work with.'
Tom Hickman KC
2
Tom Hickman KC
Blackstone Chambers
'Tom is a superb lawyer with a valuable perspective from his work in parallel as an academic.’
Zane Malik KC
2
Zane Malik KC
39 Essex Chambers
‘Zane is a calm, collected and measured barrister. He is an excellent orator. He is also blessed with an almost eidetic memory on immigration statutes, case law and policy documents.'
Robert Palmer KC
2
Robert Palmer KC
Monckton Chambers
‘Robert is an extremely impressive and effective advocate. Short to the point and extremely convincing in court, and brilliant on paper.'
Philip Rule KC
2
Philip Rule KC
No5 Barristers Chambers
 ‘Philip is astonishingly bright, with exceptional attention to detail, is able to understand complex points immediately and has a commanding presence in court.‘
Adam Straw KC
2
Adam Straw KC
Doughty Street Chambers
‘Adam is an outstanding lawyer. A really first-rate barrister with outstanding legal research skills.‘
2023 Silks
Katherine Apps KC
Katherine Apps KC
39 Essex Chambers
‘Katherine is extremely intelligent and very calm. She applies herself very fully to her cases, and has the respect of courts to a very senior level. She is an excellent judge of cases and of lines to pursue in advocacy.'
Nick Armstrong KC
Nick Armstrong KC
Matrix Chambers
‘Fights hard for clients. Very bright and very quick to spot killer points.’
Edward Grieves KC
Edward Grieves KC
Garden Court Chambers
‘Ed is an excellent barrister. He is totally committed to his clients and a really inventive lawyer. He is a powerful advocate and has very good judgement.’
Joe Middleton KC
Joe Middleton KC
Doughty Street Chambers
‘Joe is a consummate advocate and highly persuasive when on his feet. He is brilliant with clients and we trust his advice absolutely.’
Irena Sabic KC
Irena Sabic KC
Garden Court Chambers
'Irena is an outstanding barrister. Her ability to apply her mind to different areas of public law is truly remarkable. She also brings a real warmth and humanity to her work and this is reflected in the commitment and hard work for her clients.'
2024 Silks
David Chirico KC
David Chirico KC
One Pump Court
‘A true leader in the field of immigration and migrants rights. David takes an inventive and strategic approach to the work whilst always putting the client first.'
David Manknell KC
David Manknell KC
1 Crown Office Row
 'He is a calm and clear, even when dealing with complicated issues. He speaks with authority and acts with integrity.'
Greg Ó Ceallaigh KC
Greg Ó Ceallaigh KC
Garden Court Chambers
‘His advice is pragmatic but not over-cautious: he is determined to get the best possible outcomes for the clients. He is very clever and is always two steps ahead of the room when thinking through sticky legal and strategic issues. He is approachable and communicative, and is a pleasure to work with.'