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Ayesha Christie

Ayesha Christie

Position

Barrister specialising in public law and human rights, with a particular focus on immigration, asylum and free movement, EU law, community care, discrimination and equality, inquests, prison and police law, media and information law.

Career

Barrister, Matrix Chambers (present); Judicial Assistant, UK Supreme Court (2015-16); Traineeship, Matrix Chambers (2014-15) United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees Protection team intern, Ecuador (2013); Senior Immigration Advisor, Northern Ireland Council for Ethnic MInorities (2010-14); Caseworker, Refugee and Migrant Justice (2008-10).

Languages

English (native), Spanish (fluent)

Education

BA (Honours) in Philosophy, Bristol University (First Class); MA in Social and Global Justice, Nottingham University (Distinction); Graduate Diploma in Law, Nottingham Law School (Distinction); Bar Professional Training Course, Kaplan Law School.

Mentions

London Bar

Administrative law and human rights

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Ayesha Christie – Matrix Chambers 'Ayesha has a unique ability to look at a case holistically and make creative legal arguments, including policy challenges, without ever losing sight of what matters the most to the client.'