‘The team has been great and responsive walking us through key strategic advice regarding immigration.’

‘Customer care is the top priority for AY&J and they look after their clients till the very end.’

‘A Y & J provide a bespoke service of the highest standard. They work collaboratively with counsel to ensure the best end result for their clients. They are always very well prepared for every conference and in their instructions with the highest standard of professionalism, managing their clients expectations at the same time finding creative solutions to complex.’

‘Professional and very knowledgeable.’

‘Diana Todirica is an experienced lawyer and extremely approachable. Her preparation is meticulous and she strives to find a positive solution for her clients. Yash Dubal truly understands the business needs of clients and strives for excellence no matter the challenge.’

‘Amy Felix-George is a very safe pair of hands, always going the extra mile. Very knowledgeable, providing speedy and concise advice when needed.’

‘Diana Todirica is always very patient in answering all our questions and explains every step in detail. AY&J is very fortunate to have such an excellent lawyer on its staff, as she is always ready to assist in any way she can.’

‘Amy Felix-George was great. She walked me through the stages of applying on behalf of my employer for a sponsorship licence of a qualified employee from India. It was very easy to communicate with Amy, she is organised and focused, and she was very helpful. Her help made the process easier for me and it was great to get the licence. Amy also helped our employee from India with the visa application. In conclusion, Amy is very supportive, has excellent attention to details and it was great working with her.’

‘The team at Bates Wells is simply par excellence. Their responsiveness, knowledge, timeliness and attention to detail makes them a forerunner in the industry.’

‘For us, the most important thing was the integration between the immigration team and our general charities support. It provided a holistic experience.’

‘Chetal Patel has been enormously helpful to us – she’s clearly on top of the issues and is a dream to work with. Highly recommended.’

‘Aisha Choudhry and Chetal Patel are always prompt, responsive and clear in their advice.’

‘Working with partner Chetal Patel is a sheer joy. She is very prompt with responses, has an up to date knowledge of market trends and issues and always delivers work in a concise, easy to understand manner that makes it a pleasure to work with her and her team.’

‘Aisha Choudhry is extremely thorough, hard-working and dedicated to her role in advising clients.’

‘The knowledge, experience (legal and practical) responsiveness, availability, combined with their engaging manner, make partner Chetal Patel and associate Aisha Choudhry a winning combination.’

‘We have complete faith in the advice we are given from the immigration team. They are extremely knowledgeable about such a complex system. They are always on top of what is happening and any changes occurring. It is not just about getting as much money as possible from clients. Communication is excellent.’

‘This is a very knowledgeable team who have an expansive level of knowledge. If they are unsure then they are very comfortable being open about that and have a wide network to pull upon. They can advise on immigration as well as UK employment issues. They take a pragmatic approach, which reflects the individual business needs.’

‘Approachability and empathy in what is often a far from logical overlap of political, social and legal issues.’

‘The individuals here are very easy to speak to and listen to the issue, tailoring their responses to the individual circumstances. They offer pragmatic and appropriate advice, giving different options and helping you find a way forward for your business. They will give context so, you as a client, are learning as well.’

‘Just so nice and understanding, yet knowledgeable, proactive and helpful.’

‘BDB Pitmans’ immigration team have provided consistently excellent service throughout the course of our relationship. The team retains and elevates its solicitors, enabling both continuity and refinement of skillset.’

‘On immigration and visa work: empathy, knowledge, professionalism, practical experience.’

‘The standout partner with whom I am working is Tim Hayes. He is extremely knowledgeable, as well as remarkably quick to respond and generally attentive.’

‘Tim Hayes is always very responsive, well informed about his practice area, and mindful of the unique needs of our business. He provides practical and easily understood advice, enabling our business to make well informed decisions in relation to immigration matters.’

‘Top notch “A” Team. Gets the job done to the highest conceivable standards.’

‘This practice is very competent and being a client with them I experienced expertise and total diversity, collaboration with me as a client which is something I’ve not experienced before and I think this makes them unique. I will refer them to anyone because they’re very open to clients and gave the capabilities of taking up complex cases, which of course I’m an example.’

‘Bindmans is a well-respected and experienced firm in the UK’s legal industry and they have all these attributes for a reason. Its partners and senior lawyers have years of experience among them which I consider absolutely vital when finding a legal team for representation. I value professionalism, transparency, legal expertise, fair billing, and clear and honest communication as important attributes in a law firm and Bindmans LLP absolutely has all these attributes.’

‘The standout feature is how quickly they respond and the quality of the response. I have found both Liz Barratt and Alison Stanley to be willing to discuss complex matters before referral. Their advice is always comprehensive and well thought out and exhibits a deep knowledge of the law and practical aspects of it. I have been impressed by their ability to explain complex issues with clarity. You get a real sense that they are responding to your needs and providing a professional service of exceptional quality.’

‘I have worked with Liz Barratt on multiple occasions.  I personally rate Liz among the 5 best senior immigration lawyers in the whole of the UK. Her in-depth knowledge of immigration and human rights law, professionalism, transparency, empathy, and attention to detail stands her out among her peers.’

‘Liz Barratt permanently shines and is a superstar practitioner. Powerful intellect matched only by her personability and charm. She conducts the most difficult cases, including national security and closed material procedure cases. There really is no one like her. ‘

‘Roberta Haslam is one of few lawyers whom I met in my life with such vision and outstanding level of professionalism. Roberta was always positive and open in making sure that we put a very strong case to submit to the Home Office and she was constantly in contact with Home Office chasing the outcome and providing the feedback. She will always give the feedback even before I have asked. We have her name written in our hearts.’

‘Emma Cohen was our solicitor. Throughout the case, she was outstanding due to thorough understanding of our case, extensive knowledge in her area and empathy with us as her client. Her communication skills with clients and other relevant parties are very impressive. She always goes an extra mile to fulfil the demands of the case.’

‘Efficient and timely responses. Always going above and beyond to support their client. Extremely personable. Experts in their fields and knowledgeable on all questions. Excellent service provided to all stakeholders within the business.’

‘Bird & Bird are highly knowledgeable, personable, and quick to respond. They check the 3 primary boxes for any immigration consulting. When using other firms I’ve found that no question is too small for Bird & Bird and they will go the extra mile to truly ensure that the employer understands the liability of hiring, and sponsoring and will also provide their advice on how best to proceed. This is extremely beneficial when we, as a company, are unsure on the best route and path to proceed with.’

‘Very helpful and efficient. The process is laid out clearly and followed up rigorously.’

‘I’ve had the pleasure of partnering with Yuichi Sekine. Yuichi provides an indispensable level of service and always puts the client first. No matter what the request is, I always feel in safe hands with Yuichi, and can trust his judgement and guidance on any situation. The firm’s time management stands out the most. I don’t think I’ve ever had to wait longer that a working day to receive a response and each response is thoughtful and contains all of the relevant information needed.’

‘They truly care. While this is a generic statement, globally, the Bird & Bird representatives are truly invested in the success and I never have to think twice about reaching out.’

‘I worked with Yuichi Sekine and really enjoyed the cooperation. He is competent, reliable, and fast to respond.’

‘Friendly and approachable coupled with experience and knowledge.’

‘Bishop and Sewell is a well-informed, compassionate, and professional practice who handled my case with courtesy and care. I felt well-informed and well taken care of throughout my cases.’

‘The Immigration team are great. They went the extra mile for us explaining the trip ups of the immigration process and thinking behind the steps we had to take.’

‘Mariam Khaliq is an asset to the firm, she’s unparalleled in her knowledge of immigration matters and she handled a series of tricky cases for me across many years that have quite literally changed my life for the better. Even in the really difficult times, Mariam managed my case with compassion and professionalism, and I felt consistently reassured that I was working with the best.’

‘Mariam Khaliq leads a very competent team of well-resourced and capable solicitors. Mariam is always on top of her cases, both in terms of the legal developments and the particular details of some very complex facts. She always goes the extra mile to make sure everything is as well presented as possible, ensuring that all evidence that is necessary is available as early as possible.’

‘Mariam Khaliq was attentive and knowledgeable all the way through. Very smooth service. No surprises.’

‘What makes this practice unique is the speed of quality, incisive, and lucid response. I have dealt with several law firms in their sector of expertise and for me they are by far the best in what they do.’

‘Phenomenal, fast-moving team. Extremely high signal-to-noise ratio when interacting with them. Relentless focus on getting you what you need as fast as possible.’

‘Good communication, excellent attention paid to us as a client. Very knowledgeable in their specialist area of immigration and have been able to assist us in all matters that we required advice on.’

‘Fantastic market leading advice that is also pragmatic and commercial.’

‘Nichola Carter has always been approachable and genuine in all dealings. Nichola is not afraid of being honest with a client and conducting frank discussions about any given situation to address and resolve concerns rather than brushing them under the carpet or ignoring them. It feels like Nichola enjoys her area of expertise and will not allow a client’s vanity to obstruct proper conduct or working direction when working on complex immigration and sponsorship related matters.’

‘Nick Gore was outstanding. He provided timely, clear and effective guidance, always approachable, competent and pleasant. There is not a single aspect I can fault or where he could have done better. I strongly recommend him and have done so to others.’

‘Nichola Carter is an extremely hands-on and approachable partner. She delegates only after she has examined the matter and discussed with her associate the strategy to be followed. Nick Gore is an amazing talent: extremely professional, quick in grasping the requirements.’

‘Nick Gore is our primary contact point and has always been on top of every detail for us and runs the whole Visa Sponsorship application process very smoothly. Very knowledgeable and always takes time to explain complex matters.’

‘Exceptional all round. Client communication and management, legal knowledge, awareness of policy developments, access to decision makers, liaison with counsel, fee negotiation and settlement. All exemplary.’

‘The firm has plenty of credibility in the market, a global presence and diversified services. It is an excellent brand with highly capable staff.’

‘The team at CRS is led from the top, with a great leader in partner, Rose Carey. They manage to create a collaborative environment with clients that facilitates open relationships about what is needed, what issues may arise and what may not be possible to overcome. The team will always rise to the occasion to ensure an answer can be found and in a timeframe that the answer is required.’

‘Charles Russell Speechlys is a professional and reputable firm and has excellent knowledge for Immigration rules and regulations.’

‘We have been working with Rose Carey for a few years now, and we are delighted with the service we receive. Rose Carey is solutions-oriented and provides excellent advice helping us with low level to complex immigration needs. She continuously offers us guidance on changes the business needs to know.’

‘I work most closely with Kelvin Tanner, partner on the immigration team, because he is extremely knowledgeable and experience. He is also a very likeable person and I know that my clients are in good hands when I introduce them to him. Also Owen Chan is an associate on the same team. He is also excellent and importantly speaks Chinese which is a great help for my team/clients.’

‘The team at Charles Russell Speechlys, Paul McCarthy in particular, are absolutely wonderful. They get back to any queries immediately and truly care. Paul has been invaluable in helping the team with immigration queries and his caring and calm manner always put them at ease given many times he is dealing with stressful and sometimes emotional situations.’

‘Paul McCarthy is by far the most caring, kind, talented, hard-working and professional immigration attorneys we have ever worked with.’

‘The team at Clarkslegal is fantastic. They are very responsive, clear in their billing structure and always deliver results in a timely manner. I am always be sure when contacting Clarkslegal that I will be speaking to a specialist who understands their business area inside out and can provide commercial, practical advice.’

‘A friendly team on all interactions.’

‘I mainly work with Rebecca Hone on Immigration matters. Rebecca is a joy to work with; her communication style is clear and concise with clear actions and deadlines highlighted. I never have any doubt that our visa processes are in good hands.’

‘Extremely good technical knowledge and useful practical solutions to business and personal immigration problems.’

‘Natasha Hotson is one of those dream lawyers who not only gets the issue immediately, but foresees the other issues in advance, so we’re never on the back foot.’

‘The team at Clintons is impressive for the depth of expertise across a range of application types. The Clinton’s team excels in all areas.’

‘Natasha Hotson’s technical expertise is uncanny. Pose a tough procedural question and Natasha recites the correct approach without blinking. At the same time, Natasha is a great strategist. She is zealous in optimising her clients’ position and adept at navigating processes. Clients also benefit from Natasha’s no-nonsense approach to UK Visas and Immigration’s foibles and to life in general.’

‘The team at Dentons are very professional and helpful. Any responses are clear and precise. They also respond very quickly.’

‘Vaida Lukaite – is my main point of contact and is very good.’

‘In my experience of working with other providers, the Dentons team stands out for its people. The team supporting our business is knowledgeable and experienced. We have a good working relationship with collaboration at the heart. They understand our people and the way we work, and consistently receive excellent feedback from the client group.’

‘Doyle Clayton are always a pleasure to work with. Their lawyers are always easy to deal with, transparent with their fee structure and always willing to help. We typically work with Doyle Clayton for immigration and they are real experts in their field here. They always provide clear, sound, timely legal advice, irrespective of how complex the situation.’

‘If you want a job done properly, use Doyle Clayton! First class service from beginning to end.’

‘The team we have been in contact with have been kind patient and sincere. They are currently dealing with a very personal and sensitive case and at all times they have made us feel safe and explained everything carefully.’

‘Anita de Atouguia is a wonderful person to work with. She is extremely knowledgeable of our firm and particular circumstances and always happy to help and guide. She also has deadlines diarised and we can rely on Anita to ensure we stay compliant in all things immigration.’

‘Exceptional attention to detail, follow-up, and above and beyond delivery of services. My case involved them handling things not initially discussed, which Malini Skandachanmugarasan at Doyle Clayton handled without hesitation and solved immediately.’

‘Working with Doyle Clayton, in particular, Anna Blackden and Anita de Atouguia, was a really refreshing experience. They always had time for me, and answered every email in a way that I would understand, gave me all the facts and information I could possibly need, were extremely thorough with all aspects of my case. I am extremely thankful to Anna, Anita and the whole Doyle Clayton team for their help as I honestly believe that I would not have been able to obtain citizenship without them.’

‘Everyone at Doyle Clayton is strictly professional but enormously friendly. Malini Skandachanmugarasan is absolutely wonderful at answering any questions, putting your mind at ease and always makes herself available.’

‘I had the pleasure of dealing with Anna Blackden. She delivered a service of the highest quality. Excellent – we were informed and guided every step of the way.’

‘The firm is dynamic and adapts accordingly to client needs and circumstances.’

‘I really like the service provided by Duncan Lewis, their team is very well prepared, they are very objective and practical, the only thing you need to do is let them do their job and you will know you have chosen the right company. They always serve us very precisely, and when there is a problem they solve it.’

‘Toufique Hossain and his team have quite literally saved the lives of many who faced deportation without their cases having been fully considered, and who faced danger and potential death on return.’

‘Toufique Hossain – the big name at DL – in charge of a large, diverse and innovative team finding and executing public law challenges in this area. Ahmed Aydeed – up and coming Director at DL – has made a particular name in anti-trafficking challenges. Zofia Dyszynska has well recognised expertise in anti-trafficking cases and vulnerable clients. Stefan Vnuk is a long established practitioner in immigration law with a highly regarded reputation. Fahad Ansari has a burgeoning practice in national security cases in the High Court and Special Immigration Appeals Commission and has achieved remarkable results.’

‘Great resources owing to size of the team and firm. Some of the solicitors there really go the extra mile. They work round the clock and take on the most challenging cases. They fight to the end.’

‘In public law the teams led by Toufique Hossain and James Packer are exceptional in ability and reach. In privately funded work Vicash Ramkissoon is a very able and punctilious leader who deals with a wide range of clients. Other notable individuals: Bahar Ata has great experience in asylum cases including the most complex and in human rights. Zofia Duszynska is another experienced leader, of high ability, with particular experience in asylum cases. Claire Ryan and Vilash Gami are recent promotions to director, all with substantial ability and competence.’

‘They are willing to take on cases often when other firms have said no, they can do more challenging and complicated work. For immigration cases we make most of our referrals to the director Bahar Ata, whose team really takes a lot of last-minute work – without their support there are a lot of people would have been removed or deported unable to access legal advice. Bahar is really good at getting back to us quickly and if she says no, we know that it is because there really is no capacity in the team.’

‘Friendly and approachable, able to explain complex legal requirements in layman’s terms so we are able to understand and relay messages back to our employees. We have one dedicated point of contact who understands our business well, but other members of the team are also able to help out when needed.’

‘The team are very responsive and take me step by step through the process.’

‘The lawyers in Eversheds always come cross very professional and knowledgeable. They make us feel confident to seek advice from them whenever we need. Apart from delivering excellent service to us, Eversheds always keep us posted with the current regulations. Great law firm!’

‘Immigration counsel has been excellent. We require responsiveness on a short timeline and often have complex issues to resolve. The team has been excellent.’

‘Louisa Cole has been our primary partner on all immigration matters and is responsive, flexible and thorough. She is also practical which is essential for our business.’

‘Esyllt Martin – very knowledgeable on visas and immigration, professional and pleasant to work with. Provides lots of hands-on support and guidance to our organisation, and keeps us up to date with any developments in the visa space. Has managed a high volume of work, and communicates her advice well to HR, recruitment, managers and employees from our organisation.’

‘Very strong private client immigration team which combines well with the firm’s wider practice in disparate areas such as family law and dispute resolution.’

‘Farrer & Co is a team of highly professional lawyers who are able to solve different complex problems. I would like to point out that the team is very attentive to customers and has a clear organisation of workflow.’

‘I am happy with the quick response they’ve given to all my queries with necessary clarification. They were available always and have done application processing as quickly as possible. Will definitely recommend.’

‘Really efficient team that accomplishes what it tells you it will do at the price that it tells you it will do it at. No negative surprises just effective working. At the same time they are readily available quickly should any client hurdles appear. Couldn’t ask for a better service.’

‘Elena Hinchin, partner of Farrer & Co, is a high-level professional. She is distinguished by the ability to work with a large amount of information, sensitive and attentive attitude to the client, thoughtful and correct selection of necessary documents. A properly constructed plan of our cooperation helped to achieve a successful result.’

‘Great, full service team advising on immigration. Elena Hinchin is exceptional in this space. She goes far beyond the black letter law and gives highly practical and commercial advice. She is a go-to advisor for any high-stakes immigration advice.’

‘Sonia Cala-Lesina is the person we work with. She is personable, knowledgeable, efficient and keeps us up to date with everything. Elena Hinchin is the partner. She is great and I feel extremely comfortable with the team.’

‘Elena Hinchin leads the team and is uniquely placed to act for individuals based in former CIS states. She is hugely experienced, extremely well-connected, highly efficient and effective in achieving positive outcomes.’

‘Fieldfisher LLP has been an excellent partner to work with. They’re speedy, clear and collaborative. The depth of knowledge that the team hold when it comes to immigration and visa issues has proved invaluable. They have also worked very collaboratively to ensure any relationship is commercial for both parties.’

‘They’re responsive, experienced and knowledgeable, particularly Joanna Hunt.’

‘The service we received was impeccable. Their understanding of our needs and timelines, as well as our business was something we really appreciated and could not find elsewhere. Their team was well rounded, highly informed and extremely capable. The team was fantastic at taking into account our company’s small size and need for quick iteration.’

‘Joanna Hunt never failed to clarify key concepts for us and guide our project to success. Her team were responsive at all times and diligent in their work. They took our case to heart and really aligned with our tight timelines – they felt like they were part of our own team and had the same objectives and priorities in mind.’

‘Extremely good technical knowledge and useful practical solutions to business and personal immigration problems.’

‘Joanna Hunt is great at cutting to the chase and addressing the issue at hand, which is exactly what I want.’

‘Aside from being very friendly and accommodating they have expertise in all areas and locations.’

‘Gillian McKearney is sharp. She delivers extensive expertise with commerciality, reassurance and smooth client service. She clearly cares for her clients and consistently works to ensure they receive their desired outcomes. She is thorough and meticulous in her application of the law, whilst balancing this perfectly with practical considerations.’

‘I have known Kelly Whiter for many years and frequently ask for her help and advice on immigration matters. She is highly experienced, knowledgeable, personable and reputable for her individual capabilities.’

‘Thomas Garner has evolved to become a trusted advisor on a variety of matters. He’s always very conscious of the potential interaction between different legal proceedings and helps me to see all the options to properly assess the situation and decide on the appropriate strategy. He is extremely responsive and always makes time to talk things through from a strategic perspective.’

‘I know Kelly Whiter from years prior as one of the top UK Immigration Lawyers dealing with High Net Worth private clients. She also assists them with owner managed businesses with UK Immigration needs. The level of service is very bespoke & personal. They become trusted advisors due to the strength of this personal service. Outside of the box solutions.’

‘Thomas Garner has assisted me in a human rights matter and I have found him very approachable, pragmatic, knowledgeable and very responsive responding to emails, returning phone and meeting his self imposed and my deadlines. A delight to work with and a very safe pair of hands to guide one through a complex process.’

‘Thomas Garner has been my attorney for more than 2 years. He is diligent and has extremely strong drafting ability. He is able to reduce the most complex matters into clear and persuasive documents. At the same time, Thomas has a broad strategic vision when it comes to a case – he thinks outside of the box and is very resourceful.’

‘Fox Williams has always been the best choice for any visa and immigration matters – the firm has an impressive track record and capabilities in this area.’

‘Very knowledgeable about the UK Sponsorship Licence – understand employers’ lack of understanding and skill around this topic. Have the ability to guide us through.’

‘Sacha Schoenfeld stands out as she seems to be able to answer any question on visas, immigration, sponsorship. She is prompt to respond to emails.’

‘Adele Standard is a perfect legal professional – she possesses not only a deep knowledge of law, but also knows industry practices and can always come up with an optimal legal strategy. She (and her team) are very approachable and responsive, consistently meet deadlines and can, simply speaking, get the job done – quickly, efficiently and for more than reasonable costs.’

‘Fox Williams has always been very efficient. The biggest strength of Fox Williams is their staff and the quality of the work produced, the feeling that they are taking the total responsibility of the mission to bring it to a positive result. Actually, it appears as simple, but it is just called ‘trust’.’

‘Our main and almost unique contact is Adele Standard who is always available, answers very quickly and very precisely to our requests, anticipates specific milestones. All the folders she had to work on went to a positive end, respecting the way she initially planned and explained to us when we started. We also have excellent contact with Sacha Schoenfeld when Adele is off.’

‘An eclectic team with wide and deep experience of all aspects of immigration law. Based in Central London, the firm has teams well established in other areas and the cross disciplined expertise enhances each teams breadth. Expect good communication, realistic but also creative advice.’

‘Great depth of knowledge and experience, with modern and highly professional approach.’

‘This is a very strong department; all the members are knowledgeable, accessible, very hardworking and genuinely motivated to do the best for their clients. I really value my working relationship with the whole department. It does feel like a collaborative approach, both within the department but even with counsel; the lay-client gets a joined-up service. The team is particularly diverse.’

‘The people are amazing. Fantastic service received over the last 10 years.’

‘Goes above and beyond to support at every stage of the process.’

‘Team led by a veteran of the circuit, partner in firm and head of immigration, Oluwole Osibona. A steady, calm and extremely knowledgeable individual whose leadership ensures consistently assured service to the firms immigration clients. Oluwole is a great communicator, managing client expectations well and provides excellent instructions and background research too.’

‘Mr. Osibona is a highly skilled and educated immigration lawyer who supplied me with excellent service. He is a true professional who will go above and beyond for his clients. He took on my hopeless case and brought it to a successful conclusion. Justice has only been served as a result of his professional expertise. I will be eternally thankful.’

‘The team at Freemans has the ability to work with others across the legal profession and the courts. From taking on clients, to liaising with counsel’s clerks, to instructing counsel, and speaking to the listings office at court prior to listing, the team is able to communicate effectively with people at every level within the legal profession and legal system. I have always found Mr Oluwole Osibona to have an uncanny ability to put his clients at ease, whilst maintaining professional integrity and quality service.’

‘The knowledge of the team is the main strength. The team at Freeths has been able to guide us at all stages of the process. They have also provided effective advice and support to the new employee joining our company. They have been very responsive to the needs of our business often at very short notice. This has been critical to us as we face a very fast moving labour market.’

‘We have worked very closely with Emma Brooksbank in particular during the period of time we have utilised the sponsor license. Emma’s knowledge and support has been invaluable to our business. There hasn’t been a question that we have raised that Emma hasn’t been able to provide the answer to. We have received comprehensive guidance at every step of the process. This has allowed us to build a positive and trusting relationship which is critical as this is a big focus of our attraction and talent strategy.’

‘We have worked with Freeths for in excess of 20 years. They have taken time to fully understand our business, how we work and what our standards and values are. We consider them a true partner who adds value.’

‘A helpful and responsive team.’

‘Brilliant with clients. Very impressive in the cross-over of work between crime, asset recovery, human rights and immigration in particular.’

‘Experienced, detail-oriented practice.’

‘Really careful attention to detail. Step by step process making even complex tasks easier to digest. We had sensitive topics to solve involving an individual and socio-political changes -they were very supportive all the way through the process both with us and more importantly with the individual who needed help.’

‘Very efficient and committed team led by Roger Gherson. Extremely clear on the legal process and timelines involved.’

‘Roger Gherson is extraordinarily committed to his clients. Always goes the extra mile. Exceptional strategic thinker.’

‘The team is easily approachable and can give the best advice when dealing with clients with great patience – especially Charles Burnett, who has dealt with our case.’

‘I was very satisfied and felt I was in good hands right from the beginning. Adam Hoefel has an exceptionally strong eye for detail that has been a benefit to my case. He also has a very calm demeanour that was a blessing for his clients. Adam’s strong sense of organisation helps a lot during this time.’

‘Adam Hoefel is an excellent qualified solicitor. He is so professional and knowledgeable and he is there for his clients 24/7 ! I was highly satisfied with his service, and would recommend him to other clients.’

‘Excellent team with great strategic vision and sensitive at all times to their clients’ needs.’

‘Sarah Gogan is probably the outstanding practitioner in this field. She is quite simply superb.’

‘Harbottle and Lewis is an extremely well known and justifiably respected firm in the field of human rights and immigration law.’

‘Sarah Gogan is very focused and attuned to serving her clients.’

‘They have two very impressive and well-informed solicitors in Sarah Gogan and Charlotte Boyce. Sarah Gogan showed great intelligence and excellent judgement in handling an extremely challenging and controversial extradition and asylum case. She is now ably assisted by Charlotte Boyce, who has also acquired great experience in the field of extradition and asylum, and with whom I have worked closely on the same major extradition and asylum case.’

‘Sarah Gogan works very hard and makes herself available to her clients 24/7. She delivers high quality advice and support to all her clients.’

‘Sarah Gogan’s experience and expertise spans asylum applications, business immigration, family reunion, nationality and crossover cases. She ensures that the client’s needs are understood and acted upon with close attention to detail and with utmost respect and confidentiality. Sarah provides a professional, highly competent, unruffled service to the most demanding clients in the most challenging cases. Not many law firms in the UK can make such a boast.’

‘Sarah Gogan is standout. She is one of the leading lawyers in this field and her presence at Harbottle automatically puts the firm on the map in this practice area.’

‘The whole team is amazing, helpful and understanding.’

‘Always willing to help with practical advice.’

‘All the team members work so well with each other.’

‘Antonia Torr is engaging and super-responsive. Excellent qualities in an immigration lawyer!’

‘Irwin Mitchell’s team was always available to support us on our queries, every time we needed them. They are amazing.’

‘Incredibly knowledgeable yet approachable. Commercial and quick to react to the needs of our business.’

‘JMW have supported us through the Brexit transition to formulate an efficient process together for work entry visas for foreign national prospective employees. I commend them on their support and time taken to take us through the complexities of the UK system and establish a common and pragmatic process.’

‘Dipesh Shah is very friendly, approachable and understands our business’s needs with ease. He executes any requests efficiently and effectively. At partner level, some are not available to service their clients. However, Dipesh is always available and that is very much appreciated.’

‘Aleksandra Yuskina went above and beyond to ensure that our deadlines were met, arranging to speak outside of office hours and working with a sense of urgency.’

‘They are lovely people who are very easy to deal with, very responsive and helpful.’

‘Aleksandra Yuskina – very professional, gets everything done on budget and within the timescales agreed. She is always happy to reach out if she needs additional clarification or she thinks there is a better way of doing things. A pleasure to deal with.’

‘The immigration team have exceptional communication skills and are great with the clients we introduce. We pass them a very high volume of work and they manage the caseloads efficiently and in a timely manner. Their industry knowledge is second to none and we always feel reassured having them on side.’

‘They really focus on catering to the clients’ needs. Extremely diverse, with various language skills and capabilities.’

‘Christine Chiew – To me she is one of the best immigration lawyers at the moment. She has often helped clients of mine finding solutions in an ever-changing immigration environment. She also does something unique which is to consider the various other aspects of the client’s needs when planning the client’s strategy. Jayanti Mitra-Valdes – Jayanti is very well experienced and professional. Sharmila Mehta – Well qualified and particularly skilled in solving clients’ problems. Dhruti Thakrar – Well qualified and particularly skilled in solving clients’ problems.’

‘Christina Chiew – Clear, practical commercial advice. Provides a service “over and above” that expected from a standard lawyer.’

‘Christine Chiew’s team are all professional individuals with efficiency and provide bespoke services for each of my family members.’

‘Christine Chiew does not only provide professional advice but also looks into every details during the visa application and extension processes. She planed ahead for each procedure in order to achieve successful application results.’

‘Kingsley Napley offers a Rolls Royce service to clients, seamlessly taking them from the beginning of a case through to conclusion with reference to counsel where necessary. They are quickly responsive to queries, on top of changes to the law, and have an impressive commitment to those cases which are legally complex.’

‘They are commercially savvy, on top of the law, committed to clients and on top of the technology to assist delivery of an excellent service.’

‘Incredibly pragmatic and responsive, very knowledgeable and willing to help.’

‘Trusted market leaders on immigration matters.’

‘Very knowledgeable attorneys in the immigration practice section. Diligent and prompt. The two partners I’ve deal with, Nicolas Rollason and Katie Newbury, are outstanding and very pleasant to deal with.’

‘Katie Newbury is superb: calm, helpful and astute.’

‘Katie Newbury – I have worked with Katie for years and she is incredibly knowledgeable and diligent in her work, a joy to work with.’

‘Oliver Oldman: he is relatively new to the firm, he is very on top of the law and committed to his cases. He is likely to go far.’

‘Deep bench strength and international coverage, led by the peerless Laura Devine.’

‘Professional, leaders in the market in terms of expertise and contacts with the Home Office. Honest with clarity around costs.’

‘All of the team we have worked with at Laura Devine have been exceptional. They have been available at all hours, taken time to ensure everything is understood by their clients, acted quickly and efficiently and shown genuine compassion throughout the process.’

‘The entire team at Laura Devine is extremely efficient and well coordinated. My experience while working with the entire team of Laura Devine, right from the Trainee Associates to the Partners was very pleasant and satisfying. The team is always up-to-date on all the new rules, notifications etc regarding immigration.’

‘Laura Devine, Natasha Chell, Sophie Barrett Brown – high profile thought leaders in immigration issues.’

‘Christi Jackson is a level headed, high energy, problem solving partner. She will go above and beyond in order to come up with solutions for complicated matters. Her talent for being able to recap a complex situation in layman terms and bite sized steps to all audiences is beyond impressive. She feels like an extension of the team!’

‘Zeena Luchowa is the senior lawyer that I mainly get in touch with regarding cases. Working with such a professional could not have been more smooth. She is very easy to communicate with and has significant experience in the field of immigration law. Zeena has a good eye for attention to detail and therefore this provides comfort that all aspects of the case dealt with are taken seriously without omissions or things being overlooked.’

‘Matthew Wills is extremely dedicated and highly intelligent. He is dedicated to his clients and works hard to get the best for them.’

‘The team at Lewis Silkin are always on hand to support us with a diverse range of queries which are often very time sensitive. They’re able to convey the legal requirements and considerations in a clear way and help us to understand how it applies specifically to our business and the way we operate. They provide a high quality service to both the business and the employees that they support and this is reflected in the feedback that we receive.’

‘The team takes time to understand our business needs and learn about our internal policies and processes before advising on solutions, which is a very refreshing approach. While we are a small (but growing) company in the UK, they are thinking ahead and setting up processes and systems for us at scale for our anticipated future growth.’

‘I have worked closely with Lewis Silkin for a number of years. They have provided us with industry leading legal advice and support and I would not hesitate in recommending the practice, in particular in dealing with Creative Worker Visas (formerly Tier 5) and related immigration enquiries. They have provided outstanding legal support.’

‘They provide a unique and tailored service and goes above and beyond.’

‘Andrew Osborne heads the practice and is reactive to any queries in an efficient and timely manner.’

‘I’ve worked with Stephen O’Flaherty for a couple of years now and he is a trusted partner to our team. As well as his immigration expertise, he has a clear, practical approach which helps us to understand the full picture of a situation. We value Stephen’s support very highly.’

‘Supinder Sian – the gold standard for legal support in a complex and ever-changing area. Supinder is always able to find a solution to any problem we have. He is responsive, even at unsociable hours. We simply could not function without him!’

‘I appreciate how they’ve taken the time to get to know our company and our values. They connect with us as people first and foremost and want to make sure they are adjusting to our business and needs. Stephen O’Flaherty has been a very strong partner in our UK set-up and has provided catered advice on everything from our RTW checks, Sponsorship licence, ongoing compliance, and day-to-day casework.’

‘Macfarlanes is a firm that differentiates itself from its peers by offering bespoke services which are tailored to the uniqueness of its clients.’

‘Jessica Yu provides a standout service. She empathises with her clients, assimilates their requirements and translates to a clear legal path. She communicated frequently and clearly throughout our engagement and returned our confidence to get to an outcome which we thought was not possible. Would work with her again and again.’

‘They are high-end and provide an excellent service to their clients.’

‘Tom Marsom is extremely responsive and knowledgeable.’

‘Very proactive and efficient team.’

‘Emma-Jane Weider and her team do their investigations diligently, and then the results are presented in a clear, logical and practical manner. Brilliant and concise analysis of the issues we put to them. Would certainly go back to them again if necessary.’

‘Real excellence, attention to detail, standout client care.’

‘Emma-Jane Weider is immensely knowledgeable in this area. I have great respect for her. Really excellent and always available.’

‘Meymand Maczynski are consummate professionals who go the extra mile to provide a quality and attentive service. They are a dedicated, detail orientated firm who make their clients feel truly supported and valued.’

‘Sam Meymand is a professional, kind and calm solicitor with extensive knowledge of UK immigration law. He has significant expertise in UK Start-up and Innovator visa applications. Nothing is too much trouble for Sam and he approaches complex matters with calm, logic and precision.’

‘Very knowledgeable and responsive. Sam and his team are simply a pleasure to work with.’

‘Sam Meymand has extensive links to the Iranian community and the Middle East.’

‘Meymand Maczynski Ltd has a team of well qualified and professional practitioners. They are very creative in handling issues and are very solution oriented.’

‘Sam Meymand is hands-on, very knowledgeable and commercially-minded and price competitive. He takes good care of his clients and is trustworthy.’

‘Small elite team has very strong specialist expertise in all forms of private immigration casework, both private client and commercial immigration. Exceptionally strong client engagement ensures that their clients feel fully part of their own legal proceedings with the chance to input and discuss strategy with counsel from the outset.’

‘Sam Meymand shows real dedication to client satisfaction and maximising their meeting of goals, nothing is spared as to effort or resources.’

‘Very personal service – specific to what we need and how we work and our scenarios. Tailors service and advice to us, shows good understanding of what we do.’

‘Accessibility and flexibility are second to none – always super responsive and innovative in their thinking. The Mills & Reeve team have always kept us abreast of salient developments in our field which has been extremely valuable at a complex, busy and challenging time for immigration.’

‘Tracy Yates is exceptionally knowledgeable and personable and is a pleasure to deal with. Tracy is a trusted adviser to the business and is always solutions driven and pragmatic with lots of personality and candour to assist colleagues at all levels and abilities client side.’

‘I think what makes Mills & Reeve have a superpower is their ability to act in the moment in emergencies. The advice is always empathic and accurate. I rely on the team in moments when I am unsure and confident they will help me in forming a decision.’

‘Tracy Yates has been instrumental in guiding and advising me. Tracy is always on hand and willing to advise. I’m amazed at the hours and dedication Tracy puts in.’

‘The team has always exceeded our expectations and always delivered. Exceptional talent, with competence and determination. They can be relied upon completely.’

‘Everyone in the team at Mishcon de Reya I worked with was very competent, always professional, quick to respond and able to explain in understandable language complicated legal information. Everything was well explained in terms of the processes, billing and potential complications.’

‘Good reputation in the market for higher end immigration work. Particularly high net worth private clients.’

‘Quite honestly, the team go above and beyond. They’re available anytime we need them and are the first to offer support, advice and care to every case we work on with them. Their professionalism is notable, combined with empathy and a genuine human touch that doesn’t go unnoticed.’

‘Steven Bostock (partner) has been my solicitor over many years and has been truly amazing to work with. Very knowledgeable and hard working, very organised and thorough, always quick to respond without delay, supportive and reassuring, transparent and honest, and consistent in his level of genuine care and top quality work over many years.’

‘Hannah Barnett and Mattey Avgustinov have both been key individuals driving forward progress on my client’s application. They have both been happy to answer queries and provide their time to myself as well as my client which has ensured the smooth process thus far.’

‘They were very attentive, supportive and there for me when I needed them. I worked very closely with Natalie Loader and Neil Shanghavi. Incredibly competent professionals, always on top of the regulations and changes in the law. Their approach, which is very much human-centric, made the process so much easier for me. They care about their clients and are always one step ahead.’

‘Neil Shanghavi managed our visa process from start to finish. He was very knowledgeable, very clear with deadlines and expectations and generally a pleasure to work with.’

‘The individuals we worked with are the best immigration lawyers we have ever encountered. In particular, Jennifer Connolly – an absolute professional and master of the field. She has a powerhouse of skills, not just when dealing with our internal team but with our cast and contributors, as well as liaising with the relevant authorities when times got difficult and close to the wire. Immigration law is insanely complex, I look forward to working with Jennifer and the team on our next projects and would recommend to anybody in a heartbeat.’

‘Jennifer Connolly and Yvette Allen are very responsive. Very detailed but with a can-go attitude.’

‘The knowledge and efficiency of this team are outstanding. They really devoted their time into our project wholeheartedly, which was on a very tight turnaround. I could not fault the team at Morgan Lewis.’

‘Jennifer Connolly is simply wonderful. Dynamic and solution oriented. Yvette Allen is thoughtful and empathetic.’

‘They know exactly what they are doing and can guide the client through the process so that right result is achieved efficiently, quickly and to budget.’

‘Gavin Jones: knows the law and the process backwards and can explain and assist, tactfully and sensibly.’

‘The Immigration team at this firm are always very responsive, professional yet friendly and approachable. Their advice is always clear and they are trusted experts for us in this field.’

‘Approachable, knowledgeable, friendly, responsive.’

‘The team are very knowledgeable. They always keep you updated and are very efficient.’

‘I’ve worked mainly with Gavin Jones the head of immigration. His knowledge is outstanding. He always delivers and has helped me on numerous occasions. He is very approachable, he listens to what the client wants and makes useful suggestions. I have 100% confidence when working with him.’

‘OTS Solicitors are very professional and are very attentive to their clients. They provide clients with the best advice and also allow clients to take part in the decision making in the process. They keep clients informed every step of the way, explaining and making sure clients understand the process and next steps.’

‘OTS Solicitors gave us very professional and honest advice and met the strict deadlines and strived to maximise the chance to win the case during application and appeal’s stages. Their attention to the details and empathy towards the client impressed me the most.’

‘OTS has been a very well organised and professional firm according to my experience with them as they assisted me in putting through my citizenship application. From my own point of view they have a good understanding of the UK immigration system.’

‘Great, excellent quality, incredible, I’m totally satisfied to have worked with this company.’

‘Teni Shahiean is a standout senior partner in the firm leading by example in terms of legal knowledge, research and work rate. Hans Sok Appadu has been a rising star for a couple of years now and gets better and better. The clients adore him. He is particularly knowledgeable on business law but very impressive all round.’

‘Mr Paul Gulbenkian has changed our lives, thanks to his help our situation with immigration has changed. A wonderful person with very exceptional values. Someone who cares from the heart.’

‘Hans Sok Appadu has very strong business immigration expertise in all relevant routes, and his demanding client base guarantees he knows the latest possibilities and pitfalls that confront them.’

‘We are beyond grateful for our solicitor Maryem Ahmed for invaluable support and advice so that our appeal was allowed by the court in the end. She is honest, thorough and patient in helping us deal with this extremely difficult journey. Without her we would not reach where we are now.’

‘Payne Hicks Beach has a particular niche in acting for high net worth individuals facing persecution in their country of origin and seek to resist removal from the UK. This complex asylum/human rights work is conducted by a small number of firms, and PHB does it especially well.’

‘Payne Hicks Beach has a glittering reputation in business immigration. The firm conducts the full span of work applicable to commercial immigration law. In addition, given the firm’s strength in cases involving human rights and asylum, the solicitors at PHB have particularly innovative ways of addressing problems which arise beyond the ‘tick box’ approach mandated by the Home Office.’

‘Kathryn Bradbury – a longstanding star of immigration law, Kathryn heads up the immigration team and runs a very tight ship. She is able to combine skilled legal analysis with practical solutions and committed client care skills. Matt Ingham is a rising star and is able to efficiently handle extremely complex cases while also maintaining high standards of client care. Cases handled by Matt frequently involve legal proceedings in multiple different countries, as well as within the UK, and push legal boundaries. I cannot recommend him highly enough.’

‘Incredibly strong immigration offering, complemented by the wider private client areas. A truly unique technical proposition, delivered with a highly personalised service.’

‘Kathryn Bradbury – the best immigration lawyer in London and my go to choice for any client case.’

‘PHB takes an entrepreneurial and strategic approach to a practice area that can often be treated as a commodity by firms. The team has the insight and intelligence to serve as strategic advisors to businesses and individuals.’

‘Matt Ingham impressed with his tactical nous, effective client handling and strategic insight.’

‘Matt Ingham is excellent – good with clients, dogged, intelligent, solution-focused.’

‘We found Penningtons Manches Cooper LLP to be highly professional and reliable. All their advice was concise and clear, that led us to a good result.’

‘Clear advice, very diligent and thorough in approach, went beyond to get us the best possible outcome.’

‘The lawyers in the team are all extremely knowledgeable which allows them to thoroughly assess a situation and provide top notch advice to clients.’

‘Pat Saini who leads the practice at Penningtons has done an excellent job, and has helped me to explain to key stakeholders and the media what is happening with UK immigration. She is a strong leader with great communication skills.’

‘Hazar El-Chamaa is truly excellent. In addition to her wealth of knowledge and experience in immigration law, she is approachable, pragmatic and solution-oriented. A matter is always in good hands in her care.’

‘All members of the team are exceptional, particularly Pat Saini and Meghan Vozila. Both of these individuals are stars and can handle any immigration matter.’

‘Hazar El-Chamaa is particularly special to work with. Very professional and confident. Very experienced and knowledgeable. Always happy to go the extra mile to make things happen. They stand out from other firms particularly on engagement and availability.’

‘Meghan Vozila and her team always were available and made sure I had quick answers to my many questions. They always offered different solutions with the pros and cons. Meghan especially was always diligent in getting back to me and she took time to deal with my issues.’

‘The team response is always very good, their advice is clear, concise and devoid of legal jargon. They are very practical in their advice, offering good solutions to complex issues.’

‘The firm is very responsive from the first contact and clear about time frames and providing preliminary advice pending greater investigation into the issue.’

‘The innate and underlying knowledge and experience regarding nationality, residence conditions, related documentation etc. are self-evident and unusually well established and readily imported on a client-facing basis.’

‘Ed Wanambwa is brilliant with clients, extremely calm and measured, a real expert and someone who inspires complete confidence. They handle things seamlessly and I rate them very highly indeed.’

‘Nisha Patel was sensitive to our case and all the ensuing possibilities; she dealt with it all very fast and efficiently.’

‘My main point of contact is Bhavneeta Limbachia, she is incredibly professional, very responsive, extremely practical and pragmatic with her advice, which is always very clear, and concise.’

‘It’s clear that their lawyers have huge amounts of experience in their practice area. They are incredibly knowledgeable and offer practical solutions to our clients’ problems.’

‘Vanessa Ganguin is proactive and responsive, we’re absolutely confident in her ability to deliver and her up to date expertise.’

‘Vanessa Ganguin is brilliant to work with and is an expert in this field. She has excellent attention to detail, is thorough and clear in her advice to us, explaining what we need to do in simple terms which has ensured the success of our employee visa sponsorships and sponsor licence applications. She has delivered her service with a personal touch, and is willing to go the extra mile in offering her guidance.’

‘Vanessa Ganguin and her team have assisted on a number of immigration matters. Their advice has been technically astute, timely and always to a high standard. We have no hesitation in recommending Vanessa and her team to our clients.’

‘Vanessa Ganguin is a leader in her field and always impresses us and our clients time and time again.’

‘Vanessa Ganguin is responsive and we have received only positive feedback.’

‘Excellent communication throughout – clear instructions and information from all of the team. Positive and friendly, always on hand to address queries and questions.’

‘Elliott Marsh – so helpful and personable, especially helping with last minute queries, even at the last hours of the working day. Genuinely a nice person with a customer-first approach that I respect and admire.’

‘The team listens to the needs of their clients and consistently comes up with pragmatic solutions to problems.’

‘We have received excellent support and understanding from the team, especially from Elliott Marsh.’

‘Individuals are personable, helpful and knowledgeable.’

‘They know their stuff like no-one else. At Wesley Gryk, clients are guaranteed to have a service which is second to none. They are at the top of their game in relation to tactics, case preparation, and expertise in the areas of immigration law they practice in. Briefs are always prepared to an exceptionally high standard.’

‘Besides the outstanding technical competence, the relationship with clients is very humane, which provides much needed reassurance and comfort during stressful moments.’

‘The team were very helpful assisting us with our visa application which was not straightforward due to political/civil unrest. They clearly explained the options available to us and provided us with all the necessary information for us to be able to put in the best application for our visa.’

‘Absolutely brilliant collegiate team with the best of the best for immigration and human rights cases. Very reasonably priced, heavy partner involvement and true expertise in lots of niche areas of immigration law such as LGBT+ issues, surrogacy and intercountry adoption issues.’

‘Barry O’Leary – utterly brilliant for surrogacy related and nationality law issues. Alison Hunter – the best immigration lawyer for adoption-related immigration issues, would always recommend her first. Diana Baxter – excellent immigration lawyer, has provided an extensive amount of legal opinion for family cases I have been involved in – clear and pragmatic advice, now increasingly instructed also by others in family law cases.’

‘Barry O’Leary and Diana Baxter are phenomenal with immigration/nationality applications following international surrogacy arrangements. They really have their finger on the pulse and are on top of any changes, even if minor, of any changes to the rules. They are far ahead of the competition for surrogacy. Alison Hunter is very knowledgeable and highly regarded for her work in intercountry adoption cases.’

‘Diana Baxter. She is very, very clever. She really knows her stuff and will have prepared everything on the papers, anticipating all the tricky legal points and preparing and strategizing to win. She really stands out as a star performer.’

‘Katie Dilger was friendly, helpful, but most importantly clear and concise. I couldn’t fault her.’

‘Westkin Associates offer a highly tailored service to clients. We are comfortable with referring all requests for immigration and visa advice to Westkin Associates and our clients are uniformly happy and impressed with the quality of advice and service they receive.’

‘An excellent all round firm – would highly recommend for corporate and HNW personal immigration expertise. Have a good following of clients from the Gulf States.’

‘Westkin are an ambitious enterprise which operates efficiently and effectively, managing cases in a manner which is convenient and accessible through the development and implementation of excellent IT and case management systems. The firm serves an extraordinarily diverse array of clients from eminent former politicians to domestic workers. They deliver a thorough and cost effective service to all.’

‘Amir Zaidi and Rosy Romano of Westkin are clearly very experienced in complex appeals, working with top-rate counsel, and are familiar with the issues which can arise in such cases and are adept at handling demanding clients.’ 

‘Ayan Yalchin – highly experienced and knowledgeable with great client relationship skills and a calm and assured presence. Amir Zaidi – top-notch legal expert in all things immigration drawing on his background as a barrister to great effect.’

‘Amir Zaidi is astute, well connected, informed and articulate. He is a massive draw to high profile and high net worth clients, handling them and their cases with assured confidence and getting the best out of those he employs to ensure unparalleled outcomes. Rosy Romano is a standout lawyer. She manages complex cases and challenging clients with aplomb. She is no nonsense, cuts through the superfluous and identifies the critical features of a case before then developing effective strategies and diligent case management processes to deliver the best outcomes.’

‘Michael Marziano is extremely hardworking and can handle the most difficult of cases with ease.’

‘Lizama Thahir is very professional. I think the highest compliment I can make is if a family member needed a solicitor to help with an immigration matter I would refer them to Lizama. She is up to date, meticulous in her approach and takes time to provide a bespoke service to each of her clients.’

‘Just an all-round outstanding firm. Solicitors care and are compassionate. They are reliable and trustworthy, tenacious and clever. They know immigration law inside out and analyse a case in detail in order to decide how to proceed. They are thorough and careful with details knowing that a small error alone can fail a complex case. Every member of staff at Wilson’s that I’ve dealt with has been superb – Anita Vasisht is off the scale!’

‘This a very devoted and tenacious team, which leaves no stone unturned.’

‘Wilsons is one of the top specialist immigration firms in the country. Its reputation is justly deserved. It boasts a large team of excellent, highly trained and dedicated solicitors. Whatever the case the client will receive superb quality representation and service from this firm. They are recognised for their significant cases challenging legal changes and government policy, but are equally adept at achieving excellent results in individual cases.’

‘A remarkable group of people who treat pro-bono work and their pro-bono clients as if they are top, fee-paying clients. They always strive for solutions and you have the sense that there are no such things as problems when these talented lawyers put their minds to work. They are not only genuinely inclusive as a law firm of LGBT+ people but also hugely experienced in managing LGBT+ cases, whether they are asylum, human rights or personal cases.’

‘Anita Vashist and Chris McKendry are outstanding. They are utterly committed to their clients, have excellent judgement, and nothing is too much trouble for them.’

‘Anita Vashisht is an inspiration for exceptionally detailed statements that bring her clients’ cases to life. Aisling Ni Chuinn has pursued her clients’ interests in human rights cases via cutting edge public law challenges in the higher courts. Imogen Townley has achieved effective results via innovative challenges in asylum, nationality and trafficking cases.’

‘Muhunthan Paramesvaran has an encyclopaedic knowledge of this area of law. He also shows great care for his clients.’

‘Ana Gonzalez who heads a private law team is a leading expert in complex gender identity and sexual orientation claims and also in EUSS and EU law. She is a versatile lawyer able to deal with nationality issues, children in care, work permits while delivering work at phenomenal speed to an exceptional standard. She manages a large team of outstanding young lawyers and is an inspirational leader.’

‘Tracy Evlogidis is a first-rate lawyer – she knows the law well and gives timely and practical advice. She managed to secure an exceptional outcome for a client on securing UK citizenship through perseverance, charm, and good old-fashioned lawyering.’

‘The group has a strong profile in the market and brings the wider tax awareness of the wider Withers team.’

‘The uniqueness is due to Tracy Evlogidis who has guided me on immigration matters over the last 20 years. Her expertise and ability to deliver a solution no matter how complex is second to none.’