Farrer & Co boasts an expert team that handles complex asylum and human rights claims, especially those involving politically exposed HNW clients. Praised for its ‘unparalleled experience in dealing with clients who value their confidentiality, where discretion is an utmost consideration,’ the group regularly advises clients in difficult situations arising from geo-political events, targeted persecutions, political attacks and economic raiding. Leading the practice, Elena Hinchin is described as ‘one of the best immigration practitioners around’ and has a broad practice with particular expertise representing HNW and politically exposed individuals. The group also includes Lee Jackson, who has extensive experience in complex immigration, asylum and cross-border litigation, and Tom Hardwick, who excels in human rights applications and asylum work.
Testimonials
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‘This practice is unique as it is able to deliver all the skills and expertise one could hope for from a large and prestigious firm while retaining a warm and open sense of attention to their clients.’
‘Great team. Good teamwork. Responsible, prompt and professional.’
‘The team has unparalleled experience in dealing with clients who value their confidentiality, where discretion is an utmost consideration.’
‘Elena Hinchin is an excellent and responsive lawyer with very strong client handling skills and considerable strengths in liaising with Government agencies responsible for immigration practice.’
‘The team has a deep knowledge of the processes and a very practical approach to the matters.’
‘Elena Hinchina and Sonia Cale-Lesina have a deep knowledge of their area of expertise and, besides that, dig in further in every case.’
‘Strong in both asylum and private client work.’
‘Elena Hinchin is one of the best immigration practitioners around. Broad knowledge and experienced at dealing with UHNW clients.’
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Elena Hinchin