Malini Skandachanmugarasan > Doyle Clayton > London, England > Lawyer Profile

Distinguished for its ‘exceptional customer care and guidance‘, the seasoned immigration group at Doyle Clayton advises clients such as corporations, global businesses, educational institutions and entrepreneurs on the full range of immigration matters. Practice head and business immigration expert Anita de Atouguia has a ‘strategic approach to immigration matters that makes her service stand out‘, and Alfreda Joubert advises corporates and private clients on all aspects of business immigration, with particular expertise advising startup firms in sectors such as Construction and AI to expand their businesses in the UK. Both lawyers are dual-qualified in the UK and South Africa. Malini Skandachanmugarasan is also a key contact for corporate immigration issues, especially ones involving strategic direction and discretionary applications. Elisabeth Kynaston, who regularly advises on sponsor licenses and right to work issues, and Anna Blackden who assists clients such as educational institutions and employers on a broad range of immigration matters, are also notable practitioners. Adam Cotterill left the group in October 2023.

Overseen by Anita de Atouguia, Doyle Clayton‘s practice advises on all aspects of UK immigration law and is praised for its ‘attention to detail, integrity, and great responsiveness‘. Working with a diverse range of clients, the group’s expertise includes Global Talent and Innovator Founder applications, human rights issues and applications from EU nationals and family members. Malini Skandachanmugarasan ‘knows the intricacies of the laws and regulations‘ and specialises in the full range of UK immigration law, with particular skill in handling discretionary applications for individuals and families unable meet requirements under the immigration rules, in addition to late EU Settlement Scheme applications. The group also includes Anna Blackden, who is a specialist in education and student immigration matters.

The ‘very attentive and skilled‘ immigration lawyers at Doyle Clayton provide specialist human rights advice on complex and discretionary immigration applications. With expertise in private client, asylum and human rights issues, the group is a strong choice for a broad range of asylum seekers, overstayers and individuals requiring protection. The team is led by Anita de Atouguia. Malini Skandachanmugarasan specialises in in all aspects of UK immigration law, including a variety of human-rights matters such as political asylum, and Anna Blackden advises on the full range of immigration law with emphasis on human rights and personal immigration.