Laura Devine Immigration
Laura Devine Immigration leverages the wide-ranging experience of its ‘exceptionally capable’ team, which acts across the full gamut of immigration work, substantively working with immigration-related organisations ‘to achieve legislative and policy changes’. Laura Devine heads the entire firm while Sophie Barrett-Brown leads the business practice, Barrett-Brown being described as ‘a stand-out individual and leader in the immigration law sector’ for her work in personal immigration. Natasha Chell works at the intersection of business and personal matters, advising senior executives, HNW individuals, and families, while Christi Hufford Jackson heads the US immigration team in both New York and London, providing a market-leading US immigration service. The firm’s offering, particularly in relation to human rights, appeals, and overstays, has been strengthened with the promotion of Zeena Luchowa, Matthew Wills, and Francesca Sciberras to partner in June 2023, with Luchowa and Wills now leading on work in this area.
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- 'Sophie Barrett-Brown and Matthew Wills have unparalleled expertise in the matters of business immigration. I have consistently been impressed by Sophie’s and Matthew’s expertise, dedication and commitment to providing the highest level of service to me as their client.'
- 'The team are very solution focussed and strong on dealing with all enquiries very promptly.'
- 'Matthew Wills' dedication to his clients is noteworthy. He always responds very promptly and always is calm and reassuring.'
- 'Members of the LDI team are actively involved in the Immigration Law Practitioners Association (ILPA) and The Law Society. As part of these umbrella organisations and through their work directly advocating to the Home Office, they assist to achieve legislative and policy changes.'
- 'Sophie Barrett-Brown is a stand-out individual and leader in the immigration law sector. She has a brilliant legal mind, which she uses to find optimal solutions for her clients. Matthew Wills is the go-to solicitor for any cases concerning the business, visitor and family provisions, including human rights appeals. He has a fierce intellect, which he combines with excellent client care skills.'
- 'Zeena Luchowa is a very impressive in her understanding of immigration law, but more importantly in her advocacy of how the law and policy should develop. Zeena pushes for solutions, utilising her diplomacy and superb communications skills to bring the Home Office into the conversation and achieving positive outcomes.'
- 'Zeena Luchowa and her team are extremely knowledgeable about immigration law and keep themselves updated on any changes to the law. They have good contacts at the Home Office, so you know you are getting the best service. The team at this firm work very hard and always keep us updated on our client's immigration application.'
- 'The entire team is exceptionally capable.'
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Laura Devine, Sophie Barrett-Brown, Natasha Chell, Christi Hufford Jackson, Zeena Luchowa, Matthew Wills