Chris McKendry > Wilson Solicitors LLP > London, England > Lawyer Profile

Wilson Solicitors LLP
697 HIGH ROAD
TOTTENHAM
LONDON
N17 8AD
England

Living Wage

Work Department

Immigration

Position

Solicitor

Career

Chris joined the firm in 2009 and qualified as a solicitor in 2013.

Chris has a particular interest in complex political cases, including SIAC appeals. He has experience across a wide range of immigration work, including sexuality and gender-based asylum claims, criminal deportation and human rights cases. Chris also acts regularly for vulnerable clients, including those with severe mental or physical health issues.

Chris also volunteers for charities UKGLIG and Body and Soul.

Education

Chris read law at the University of Leeds and holds a Masters Degree in Public International Law from Kings College London.

Leisure

Interests: Music, reading, football and spending time with his family

Lawyer Rankings

London > Employment > Immigration

Wilson Solicitors LLP works on a wide range of complex and sensitive asylum, human rights, and deportation mandates, deploying its team of specialists who are each regarded as ‘highly knowledgeable in their respective fields‘. Anita Vasisht heads the practice, with experience in complex asylum claims and specific niches in national security and Palestinian refugee claims. Ana Gonzalez handles work concerning asylum and apostacy, and Muhunthan Paramesvaran has notable experience before appellate courts. Matthew Davies has a practice that encompasses human rights in respect of EU nationals and international surrogacy, Marcela Navarrete has expertise in handling claims around detention and is noted for her ‘excellent work on Afghan judiciary judicial review work‘, Aisling Ni Chuinn remains at the forefront of matters concerning the removal of vulnerable asylum seekers to third countries, and Chris McKendry has a strong track record in work relating to national security. Associates Imogen Townley and Mala Savjani are also key contacts, as is senior consultant Michael Hanley.