Gherson LLP has a highly knowledgeable practice in complex immigration applications and appeals and is ‘one of the leading firms for high-net-worth individuals facing immigration proceedings and international criminal matters’. The group advises on all aspects of UK, European and international human rights and refugee law, including asylum appeals, judicial review applications and challenges against exclusion orders. It also has unique capabilities handling claims arising out of European and UK sanctions regulations. The practice is led by ‘powerhouse’ Roger Gherson and the ‘exceptionally bright and phenomenally hardworking’ Charles Burnett, who are industry leaders in cases involving political persecution and regularly act in cases that are complex, multi-jurisdictional and multi-disciplinary. Amalia Gherson's practice involves a broad range of complex immigration appeals, judicial reviews, such as exclusion orders, and cases that sit at the intersection of immigration law and sanctions regulations. Alfred Gherson is an international protection expert and also advises on a broad range of complex asylum matters. Michelina Di Leo, who advises on issues such as asylum, extradition and cases involving INTERPOL, and Michael Ventom, who has extensive experience with complex asylum, are also noteworthy practitioners.
Testimonials
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‘Ghersons is one of the leading firms for high-net-worth individuals facing immigration proceedings and international criminal matters, including sanctions and extradition. They are a dedicated and hardworking team, with significant experience.'
‘Charles Burnett is an outstanding partner. He is exceptionally bright and phenomenally hardworking and committed to his clients. He is always on top of the work and deadlines and is excellent at managing a team.’