Immigration (including business immigration)
Leading Silks
KCs at the very top of their field, with a long-established record of market-defining cases, and widespread endorsement from clients and peers. All silks appointed in the last two rounds are listed further below.
Laurie Fransman KC
Garden Court ChambersLaurie is an exceptional barrister with outstanding knowledge of immigration and asylum law, combined with excellent analytical and drafting skills. Laurie approaches each case with meticulous attention to detail, quickly identifying the key issues and developing clear, well-reasoned, and compelling arguments. Laurie's client management is exemplary, with a calm, empathetic, and professional manner that inspires confidence and trust. Laurie's advocacy is equally impressive—confident, persuasive, and highly effective. A truly accomplished barrister with exceptional legal and interpersonal skills.
Manjit Gill KC
No5 Barristers' Chambers
Stephanie Harrison KC
Garden Court Chambers
Raza Husain KC
Matrix ChambersRaza has a depth of experience and knowledge in the field that few can match. He is an extremely powerful advocate, whom judges immediately warm to. A real star.
Anthony Metzer KC
Goldsmith Chambers
Sonali Naik KC
Garden Court ChambersA leader in her field.
Robin Tam KC
Temple Garden Chambers
Nick Armstrong KC
Matrix ChambersI'm working with Nick and have previously worked with him on another very difficult deportation case. Nick has a way of developing legal arguments in difficult cases that just gives you confidence that the case can win. His clarity of thought and attention to detail about the evidence is amazing. He fully engages with the preparation of the case, which means he's completely on top of the facts and arguments when it comes to the hearing. His advocacy is brilliant, presenting really novel arguments in a compelling manner, but with a lightness of touch and, where appropriate, humor that helps win over the judge. Despite his formidable reputation, he's also really down to earth with clients - making them feel confident and also fully a part of their case.
David Blundell KC
Landmark Chambers
Nicola Braganza KC
Garden Court ChambersShe has an incredibly detailed knowledge of immigration law and is able to cut through and distill to clear, concise, and compelling arguments. She is an excellent advocate and delivers submissions calmly and with complete clarity, but with a clear conviction in what she is saying. It is undeniable that she truly cares about her cases and her clients.
Tim Buley KC
Landmark Chambers
Christopher Buttler KC
Matrix ChambersChris is an absolute heavyweight in this field. He is at the top of his game. Chris provides incredible leadership when on a case and instills confidence in those he is leading. I have seen directly how his skills have improved the lives of many of our clients.
I have extensive experience of Chris's oral and written advocacy. He is exceptional in both. His written advocacy is extremely clear and concise. His preparation is meticulous. He is a ferocious and persuasive advocate, able to hone in on the key points.
Chris is a true giant in the field. No praise is too high.
Laura Dubinsky KC
Doughty Street Chambers
Rory Dunlop KC
39 Essex ChambersRory is an outstanding silk in the field of immigration. He has excellent technical knowledge of immigration law, including respect to national security, human rights, and business, as reflected in numerous appearances in the Court of Appeal and in SIAC. He can effectively manage large teams in the context of policy challenges, and his courtesy and frank manner of presenting a case clearly impress opponents and judges alike.
Lisa Giovannetti KC
39 Essex ChambersComplete mastery of the law. Really deep thinking. Not afraid to give hard advice. Absolute top of the pile in this area.
Edward Grieves KC
Garden Court ChambersEd is a supreme orator and advocate for his clients. He is able to draw out of the factual matrix the relevant legal picture, with sharp attention to detail. He is brilliant at drafting skeletons and grounds of appeal, taking a very hands-on approach to evidence preparation throughout the case.
David Manknell KC
1 Crown Office RowVery measured and effective advocate; clear and powerful submissions.
Angus McCullough KC
1 Crown Office Row
Joe Middleton KC
Doughty Street ChambersJoe is a consummate advocate, with a broad range of expertise across all areas of private client and business immigration and a very focused strategic approach. He is excellent with clients, providing reassurance and clear and straightforward advice that our clients can understand. He is really excellent on judicial reviews and takes a very pragmatic commercial approach to cases.
Robert Palmer KC
Monckton ChambersRobert is brilliant both on paper and in court. He is very knowledgeable, extremely clever, and very persuasive.
Lord Pannick KC
Blackstone Chambers
Alan Payne KC
39 Essex ChambersAlan is a fantastic advocate. His ability to read the court is second to none. He is excellent at understanding the strengths and weaknesses of his case and uses that insight to hone his submissions. Alan has great experience in both public law and in cases involving actions against public authorities. He has been involved in many leading cases.
Duran Seddon KC
Garden Court Chambers
Hugh Southey KC
Matrix Chambers
Adam Straw KC
Doughty Street ChambersExcellent - really first-rate practitioner, incredibly well respected by the Bar and Bench alike.
Colin Thomann KC
39 Essex Chambers'Clear, persuasive, and strategic.'
Amanda Weston KC
Garden Court ChambersUnmatched intellect and original thinker.
Samantha Broadfoot KC
Landmark ChambersBrilliant advocate and always has the court on side.
David Chirico KC
One Pump CourtDavid Chirico KC is a leading immigration silk whom we regularly instruct in complex and sensitive immigration matters, judicial reviews, and related civil actions. He brings exceptional expertise in refugee and human rights law, strategic clarity on difficult issues, and advocacy that is measured, authoritative, and highly persuasive.
Jonathan Glasson KC
Matrix ChambersExcellent - one of the very best and most experienced leaders in this field.
Alex Goodman KC
Landmark Chambers
Zane Malik KC
39 Essex ChambersExcellent and really experienced practitioner in this field.
Greg Ó Ceallaigh KC
Garden Court ChambersGreg knows immigration law inside and out. He drafts compelling written grounds and is a brilliant advocate in court.
2025 Silks
KCs at the very top of their field, with a long-established record of market-defining cases, and widespread endorsement from clients and peers. All silks appointed in the last two rounds are listed further below.
Adrian Berry KC
Garden Court Chambers
Naina Patel KC
Blackstone ChambersGood attention to detail and the ability to read a court, which is vital at senior levels.
Jason Pobjoy KC
De Brauw Blackstone Westbroek
Julia Smyth KC
Landmark ChambersJulia is a standout practitioner in immigration law. She has a wealth of experience and has been instructed in virtually all of the leading cases concerning the EU withdrawal agreement and its intersection with immigration law.
2026 Silks
KCs at the very top of their field, with a long-established record of market-defining cases, and widespread endorsement from clients and peers. All silks appointed in the last two rounds are listed further below.
