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.
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‘Very client focused in their delivery.’
‘Sensitive lawyers, strong legal background and always ready to help.’
‘Karma Hickman is so calm and thoroughly pursues what she knows to be correct.'
‘Karma Hickman is knowledgeable and efficient.’
‘The combination of highly trained caseworkers who are both very intelligent and very responsive to individual client needs and also rigorously methodical makes the team uniquely placed to give vulnerable clients a very effective service and often successful outcome.’
‘Elisabeth Attwood is the best lawyer I have ever had!'
‘Liz Barratt is outstanding and fantastic to work with.'
'Roberta Haslam is a really good lawyer and has a lovely manner.'
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Liz Barratt