Charles Burnett

Charles specialises in asylum and protection claims, appeals to the Immigration Tribunals and public law challenges against decisions by the UK Home Office. Over the years, he has helped countless individuals to obtain protection from harm in some of the most difficult and atypical cases. He has extensive knowledge of UK immigration law, refugee law and international human rights law. He has acted on behalf of clients in a wide number of complex protection cases in the UK and abroad, as well as before international jurisdictions, including the European Court of Human Rights in Strasbourg.

Charles has particular experience and insight in bringing protection claims based on political opinion; this is an especially complex area of refugee law in which Gherson Solicitors LLP has a unique and unparalleled expertise.

Charles fights tirelessly for his clients and he is regularly commended for his thorough understanding of the law, compassion and dedication to his clients and their cases. We consistently receive excellent feedback, from clients and Counsels alike, highlighting the quality of Charles’ work, including his client-handling, strategic decision-making and drafting.