Immigration consultant solicitor Vanessa has over 13 years of experience in immigration and asylum law. She is highly experienced in dealing with all aspects of immigration, nationality, asylum, and human rights law. She conducts advocacy in both the First-tier and Upper Tribunal of the Immigration Asylum Chamber and is regularly instructed in Court of Appeal matters. Vanessa has had successful conduct of complex cases involving; asylum matters, EEA regulations, victims of trafficking and cases under the Points Based System. She frequently identifies arguments in cases that have been deemed to be without merit by other legal representatives, going on to achieve successful outcomes for clients. Furthermore, she has succeeded in seeking permission to appeal First-tier Tribunal decisions to the Upper Tribunal and represents clients at error of law hearings. She had key involvement in a reported case on the risks on return for Iranian asylum seekers who had been critical of the regime through social media activities, as well as in a trafficking case which led to a change in policy regarding the amount of leave given to those who were granted residence permits.
The 'energetic, responsive and very well organised' team at Duncan Lewis Solicitors has developed a market-leading reputation representing clients in immigration and asylum claims, at both first instance and appellate levels. 'Level headed and energetic' team head Vinita Templeton goes 'above and beyond in order to come up with solutions for complex matters', often for very vulnerable clients, including those that are the victims of trafficking and/or torture. Templeton has scored numerous victories over the years in judicial review claims, frequently achieving success for clients where appeal rights had previously been exhausted. Consultant solicitor Vanessa Delgado also has significant experience in the field and regularly conducts advocacy at both First and Upper Tribunal levels.
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- 'Those lawyers instructing me from Duncan Lewis always send comprehensive instructions and well prepared documentation showing a keen understanding of the relevant legal issues together with a natural empathy for the concerns of the client.'
- 'They were great, energetic, responsive and very well organised. They use modern technology in their work and respond at all times and quickly.'
- 'Vinita Templeton is always aware of any changing factual circumstance and addresses issues in a proactive and timely fashion, ensuring that appeal cases are as prepared as they can be before final hearing.'
- 'Vinita Templeton is well educated and up to date with all new laws and changes.'
- 'Vinita Templeton is level headed, energetic and goes above and beyond in order to come up with solutions for complex matters.'
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Vinita Templeton