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Zoe Harper
Work Department
Position
Zoe practises in immigration, human rights and public law, with particular expertise in cases involving trafficking, gender-based violence, mental health and disability.
Zoe acts in appeal proceedings and judicial review claims in all areas of immigration and nationality law and is regularly instructed in complex refugee and human rights claims.
Career
Year of Call: 2015
She has particular expertise in representing victims of trafficking and gender-based violence and is instructed in challenges to decision-making within the National Referral Mechanism (determining the status of victims of trafficking) as well as in protection appeals involving trafficking, gender and LGBTI+ issues.
Zoe is well-regarded for her sensitive and effective work with vulnerable clients, including those affected by torture, trauma, mental health difficulties or other serious health concerns. She frequently acts in protection and human rights claims involving health-related issues, and is also experienced in advising in cases where there concerns in relation to mental capacity.
Zoe has an active and parallel practice before the Court of Protection. She is regularly instructed by litigation friends, including the Official Solicitor, family members and local authorities in cases involving health and welfare issues, including deprivation of liberty.
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Education
BA (Hons) French and Spanish, University of Sheffield (1992-1996)
MSc Violence, Conflict and Development, School of Oriental and African Studies, University of London (2000-2002)
Graduate Diploma in Law, BPP University (2012-2013)
Bar Professional Training Course, BPP University (2013-2015)
Lawyer Rankings
London Bar > Court of Protection and community care
(Leading Juniors)Ranked: Tier 5London Bar > Immigration (including business immigration)
(Leading Juniors)Ranked: Tier 4Zoe Harper – Doughty Street Chambers ‘Zoe has a huge wealth of knowledge of immigration and asylum law, particularly given her year of call. She is able to gain the trust of even the most vulnerable clients, whilst also being a persistent and eloquent advocate.’