Matrix Chambers

Ayesha specialises in public law, human rights, immigration and asylum, trafficking, citizenship deprivation, national security, and international law. She is frequently instructed in high profile policy and wider systemic challenges, and is committed to representing individuals who have been subject to human rights abuses, domestically and abroad.

Ayesha worked as an immigration lawyer prior to coming to the Bar, and since then has appeared unled in the Supreme Court and Court of Appeal.

Ayesha is described in the directories as an “extremely organised and a very impressive advocate” who “never loses sight of the client and always gets the best outcome for them”. Ayesha has “an eye for detail and her drafting is excellent”, she is “careful, well-judged and authoritative”, “always five steps ahead” and “really great to work with”.

Barrister, Matrix Chambers (present); Judicial Assistant, UK Supreme Court (2015-16); Traineeship, Matrix Chambers (2014-15) United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees Protection team intern, Ecuador (2013); Senior Immigration Advisor, Northern Ireland Council for Ethnic MInorities (2010-14); Caseworker, Refugee and Migrant Justice (2008-10).

English (native), Spanish (fluent)

BA (Honours) in Philosophy, Bristol University (First Class); MA in Social and Global Justice, Nottingham University (Distinction); Graduate Diploma in Law, Nottingham Law School (Distinction); Bar Professional Training Course, Kaplan Law School.