Immigration (including business immigration)

Leading Silks
2023 Silks
2024 Silks

Leading Silks

Richard Drabble KC

Landmark Chambers

Sir James Eadie KC

Blackstone Chambers

Laurie Fransman KC

Garden Court Chambers

'Laurie is without equal in this field. He brings to these cases a depth of experience, a level of legal knowledge, and strategic and tactical brilliance, which is almost impossible to find elsewhere. This blend of skills means that Laurie regularly secures remarkable results in these most complex and demanding cases, and is the reason why he remains so heavily in demand from the leading solicitors in these areas of law.'

No5 Barristers’ Chambers

‘Manjit has a deep understanding of the law and he is adept at analysing complex legal issues.‘ ’

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

Garden Court Chambers

‘Stephanie is one of a kind - exceptionally energetic and committed, a fantastic leader and a commanding advocate.'

Matrix Chambers

‘Raza is one of the most committed and dedicated advocates.’

Charlotte Kilroy KC

Blackstone Chambers

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.‘

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.’

Lord Pannick KC

Blackstone Chambers

Hugh Southey KC

Matrix Chambers

‘Hugh is a wonderful barrister. Never less than 100% committed to his clients.'

Temple Garden Chambers

David Blundell KC

Landmark Chambers

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.'

Samantha Broadfoot KC

Landmark Chambers

Landmark Chambers

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

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

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.’

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

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.'

Blackstone Chambers

'Tom is a superb lawyer with a valuable perspective from his work in parallel as an academic.’

Samantha Knights KC

Matrix Chambers

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.'

Angus McCullough KC

1 Crown Office Row

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.'

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.‘

Doughty Street Chambers

‘Adam is an outstanding lawyer. A really first-rate barrister with outstanding legal research skills.‘

Amanda Weston KC

Garden Court Chambers

‘Committed and forceful advocate.‘

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Alan Payne KC

39 Essex Chambers

2023 Silks

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

Matrix Chambers

‘Fights hard for clients. Very bright and very quick to spot killer points.’

Alex Goodman KC

Landmark Chambers

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

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.’

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.'

Duran Seddon KC

Garden Court Chambers

2024 Silks

David Chirico KC

‘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

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

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.'

Colin Thomann KC

39 Essex Chambers