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Ms Sanaz Saifolahi
Position
Immigration (including Business), Human Rights, Asylum
Career
Called to the Bar in 2000.
Sanaz is an established practitioner in immigration, asylum and human rights law, with particular expertise in complex EU immigration. Recent notable cases include Banger (EEA: EFM – Right of Appeal) [2019] UKUT 00194(IAC), Secretary of State for the Home Department v Banger – C-89/17 at the Court of Justice of the European Union, LS (Article 45 TFEU – derivative rights) [2018] UKUT 00426 (IAC)
Sanaz is well regarded for her meticulous case preparation, effective advocacy and personable nature. Her passion for this area of law was cemented during an internship at the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) after completing her BVC.
Professional clients have said that she is “excellent counsel covering a range of areas in the field of immigration law and practice. Consistently meticulous and conscientious in her work and importantly receives excellent client feed back.” In addition, “very thorough, has empathy for clients and is able to relate to clients in such a way that they feel she makes a big difference to their case.”
Sanaz is an assessor for the Law Society ‘Immigration Law Advanced’ Accreditation Scheme, the highest level of accreditation available within the Law Society Immigration Accreditation Scheme and she is a regular contributor to Butterworths Immigration Law Supplement (European Law Division).
Fully committed to legally aided clients, Sanaz is also instructed by private clients, businesses, OISC organisations and charities.
Sanaz is available to deliver training and seminars for professional clients, businesses (including HR) and charities on all aspects of immigration law. Sanaz is qualified to undertake direct access work.
Languages
Farsi (conversational)
Education
BA (hons) Law and Sociology (University of Warwick)
Bar Vocational Course (Inns of Court School of Law)
Lawyer Rankings
London Bar > Immigration (including business immigration)
(Leading Juniors)Ranked: Tier 2Sanaz Saifolahi –Goldsmith Chambers ‘Excellent advocate. Highly-attuned legal skills, very committed and hard-working. Impressive knowledge of law and very good tactical brain.‘
The ‘brilliant‘ immigration barristers at Goldsmith Chambers have extensive experience in all aspects of immigration law. Members regularly appear before all levels of the court and tribunal system, and are particularly strong in cases that involve a cross-over element with practice areas such as family and criminal law. Anthony Metzer KC has been leading Sanaz Saifolahi in a number of immigration cases representing EU/EEA clients, including the novel case Gentjan Hasanaj v SSHD concerning the interpretation of ‘facilitation of residence’. Charlotte Bayati is experienced representing victims of gender-based violence, and Julian Norman has particular expertise in Ukrainian asylum claims. Sarah Pinder, as was, was appointed as a Judge of the Upper Tribunal in June 2024.