Bindmans LLP

Bindmans LLP excels in the full range of human rights, asylum and deportation issues, with niche capabilities in matters involving the overlap of asylum and extradition, detention and bail. Acting for a diverse range of clients, the group is ‘uniquely placed to give vulnerable clients a very effective service’, and has significant experience handling complex family reunions. The ‘outstanding’ Liz Barratt leads the practice and is particularly known for her work with unaccompanied children and vulnerable clients. Roberta Haslam advises on a range of complex asylum cases from various countries, and the ‘knowledgeable and efficient’ Karma Hickman is an expert in surrogacy and intercountry adoption. Elisabeth Attwood is also noted for her capabilities in this area, and Alison Stanley, now a consultant, has a broad immigration practice.