Described as ‘a team that is committed to assisting the most vulnerable’, Freemans Solicitors is especially knowledgeable in nationality and citizenship matters, asylum, unlawful detention and other complex immigration issues. Practice head Oluwole Osibona is an ‘excellent lawyer’ and advises on a broad range of immigration matters for private clients, such as Leave to Remain, entry clearance issues and asylum. Katarzyna Jurkun specialises in complex asylum matters and is praised as ‘a staunch defender of migrant and refugee rights’. The group also includes Lorraine De Guzman, who handles issues relating to detention and deportation, and Meg Omolayole, who advises on a variety of asylum and human rights applications.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘A team that is committed to assisting the most vulnerable.’

  • ‘Katarzyna is a staunch defender of migrant and refugee rights - always going that extra mile for her clients.’

  • ‘They are strong players in the immigration field.’

  • ‘Oluwole Osibona is an excellent lawyer, very committed to his clients, knowledgeable and skilled and a pleasure to work with.’

  • ‘I have always had fantastic experience with Freemans Solicitors.'

  • ‘Oluwole Osibona is very professional, and I cannot recommend him highly enough. His exceptional dedication and unwavering support make a profound difference in my experience.'

  • ‘Very professional, up to date with relevant laws. The team is awesome and very friendly.’

  • ‘Oluwole Osibona is highly knowledgeable and is able to identify and focus on the real issues in any case. With an approachable calm confidence, he is able to put his clients at their ease.'

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Oluwole Osibona

Other key lawyers

Katarzyna Jurkun, Lorraine De Guzman, Meg Omolayole