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Barristers

Kerry Smith

Work Department

Immigration, Community care and mental health, Court of Protection, Discrimination, Employment

Career

Kerry's expertise enables her to represent individuals in all aspects of immigration, nationality, asylum and human rights law. She advises and represents individuals in cases in the First-tier and the Upper tribunal, the High Court and the Court of Appeal.

Kerry has a busy and developing Court of Protection practice, mainly acting for the protected party or relatives. She is regularly instructed by the Official Solicitor and numerous Accredited Legal Representatives.

Memberships

Member of the North West Free Representation Unit (NWFRU).

Position

Kerry Smith was called to the Bar in 2002 and is an experienced practitioner, specialising in Immigration and Court of Protection work.  She also has substantial expertise in human rights and public law challenges, with a strong and successful judicial review practice.

Kerry is public access qualified and has a thriving practice, regularly accepting instructions from lay clients directly across her practice areas.

Kerry is Head of Chambers at Garden Court North.

Education

LLB (Hons)

Mentions

Northern Circuit • Regional Bar

Court of Protection and community care

LEADING JUNIORS2
Kerry Smith – Garden Court North Chambers ‘Kerry is very thorough and methodical, and demonstrates a good grasp of the facts in a case.'
Northern Circuit • Regional Bar

Immigration

LEADING JUNIORS1
Kerry Smith – Garden Court North Chambers ‘Kerry is the full package in terms of what you want in a barrister: approachable, reliable, analytical, passionate, and her advocacy skills are faultless.'