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Chambers of Roderick Johnson KC and Victoria Wilson
Goldsmith Chambers
GROUND FLOOR, GOLDSMITH BUILDINGS
LONDON
EC4Y 7BL
England

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London Bar > Immigration (including business immigration) Tier 3

Goldsmith Chambers has a wealth of experience in immigration public law challenges, and is able to deploy the cross-disciplinary expertise of its teams, particularly in civil, family, and criminal law, to handle cases at such intersections of those fields. The chambers draws on a number of impressive juniors, such as Charlotte Bayati, who has brought a challenge on the correct approach post-AM (Zimbabwe) in the Supreme Court as to the remit of medical experts; Samina Iqbal works in relation to unlawful detention claims; and Julian Norman being led by Anthony Metzer KC in a claim on behalf of a Ukrainian seeking refugee status having evaded conscription in OS (Ukraine) v SSHD.

Rising stars

Pierre Georget – Goldsmith Chambers ‘Pierre is very knowledgeable and very detailed in his assessments.'

Ranked: Tier 1

Leading Silks

Anthony Metzer KC –Goldsmith Chambers ‘Anthony has an exceptional eye for detail and his preparation is meticulous and precise. His oral advocacy is laser focussed. He is a natural and gifted silk.’

Ranked: Tier 1

Leading Juniors

Charlotte Bayati –Goldsmith Chambers ‘Charlotte’s preparation is meticulous beyond belief and she knows every comma in the bundle. Charlotte has a remarkable ability to keep calm in very stressful situations and have a calming effect on others. She is composed and reasonable and has an excellent gift to carry the message across.’

Ranked: Tier 1

Sanaz Saifolahi –Goldsmith Chambers ‘Sanaz is an outstanding lawyer. She prepares her submissions fastidiously and they are invariably cogent and persuasive. She has an excellent knowledge of relevant case law and statutory guidance and is impressive both on paper and in court.’

Ranked: Tier 2

Samina Iqbal –Goldsmith Chambers ‘She is a highly effective advocate. Cogent paper submissions and excellent manner in court. Very good team player and wonderful with lay and professional clients.'

Ranked: Tier 2

Sarah Pinder –Goldsmith Chambers ‘Outstanding advocate with an ever-calm approach. Reliable, resourceful and works collaboratively with instructing solicitors. She is a dynamic personality who keeps update with all aspects of the law.'

Ranked: Tier 3

Sangeetha Iengar –Goldsmith Chambers ‘Sangeetha is a superb lawyer. She has fantastic grasp of all relevant legal concepts. She has a first-class mind and drafts excellent, cogent and persuasive submissions.'

Ranked: Tier 3

Julian Norman – Goldsmith Chambers ‘Julian is an impressive advocate with an excellent command of the relevant law and good tactical acumen as to how best to deploy the facts to maximum advantage. She has built up a very good practice, is very good with lay and professional clients and an excellent team player.'

Ranked: Tier 4

Lawrence Youssefian –Goldsmith Chambers ‘Lawrence has an encyclopaedic knowledge of immigration law. He displays complete dedication to his clients and leaves no stone unturned in ensuring he gets the right result for them.'

Ranked: Tier 4

Alexis Slatter –Goldsmith Chambers ‘He is very personable and much liked by clients. His ability to draft grounds very quickly is impressive and they have always been of a high quality, getting straight to the core of the issue.’

Ranked: Tier 4

Guy Davison – Goldsmith Chambers ‘He is a walking encyclopaedia of the ever-changing immigration law. He truly assists the vourt by presenting the most complex arguments in a straightforward and succinct manner.’

Ranked: Tier 4

Testimonials

‘My main point of contact is Neil Dinsdale who is head clerk for the immigration team. He is very helpful and efficient and always offers practical measures depending on circumstances that arise.’

‘Very approachable friendly clerks, excellent team work, their ethos is quality in everything they do.‘

‘I regularly instruct Goldsmith Chambers on our immigration matters. They are an excellent set and I have been impressed by all the barristers I have instructed. They have a decent-sized team who have been able to cover the full spectrum of issues.‘

‘Goldsmith Chambers is an excellent set with counsels of the highest calibre and very efficient clerking.‘

‘Very friendly clerks.‘

Work highlights

London Bar > Police law (claimant)

Leading Silks

Anthony Metzer KC – Goldsmith Chambers 'Unparalleled advocacy and expertise, arising from representing in both civil and criminal, prosecution and defense. Remarkably approachable and amenable given seniority. Urbane and practical with clients.'

Ranked: Tier 2

London Bar > Administrative law and human rights

Leading Silks

Anthony Metzer KC –Goldsmith Chambers 'A silk with a dynamic approach to his cases.'

Ranked: Tier 3

London Bar > Crime

Leading Silks

Anthony Metzer KC – Goldsmith Chambers ‘Tony is a powerful and persuasive advocate who knows how to make a compelling argument to judges of all kinds. He is agile and adaptable in cross-examination. When taking witnesses through their own evidence, he puts them at ease and gets the best from them. His client handling skills are outstanding and he is very hands on and on top of the detail.'

Ranked: Tier 3

Leading Juniors

Dominic D’Souza – Goldsmith Chambers 'Dominic has a sharp mind and is able to grasp the most complex issues quickly and thoroughly. He has an excellent style and builds rapport with clients. Dominic has one of the best advocacy styles in court, is excellent in cross-examination and speeches.'

Ranked: Tier 4

London Bar > Family: children and domestic abuse

Leading Juniors

Charlotte Proudman – Goldsmith Chambers ‘Charlotte is an excellent and fearless advocate. She is extremely hard-working, produces excellent cogent submissions, is wonderful with clients, is a great team player and is a superb talent. She is also a highly-regarded academic.’

Ranked: Tier 3

Shárin Diegan – Goldsmith Chambers ‘Shárin is a strong, convincing and confident advocate. She works very well with vulnerable clients in particular, showing sensitivity and maturity throughout.’

Ranked: Tier 6

London Bar > Fraud: crime

Leading Juniors

Dominic D’Souza – Goldsmith Chambers ‘Dominic is a legend in legal circles with his forensic mind and quick wit. He is excellent with clients and can think on his feet in the most difficult and complex of cases.’

Ranked: Tier 3

Adam Gersch – Goldsmith Chambers

Ranked: Tier 4

London Bar > Clinical negligence

Leading Juniors

Heather Beckett – Goldsmith Chambers ‘Heather has an unmatched ability to absorb complex medical and dental issues and to quickly get to the core of a difficult case by identifying key issues.’

Ranked: Tier 4

London Bar > Family: divorce and financial remedy

Leading Juniors

Victoria Wilson - Goldsmith Chambers 'She reads her cases very well and leaves no stone unturned. In court, she is confident and judges can see how much work she has put in.'

Ranked: Tier 4

Based in the heart of the Temple in central London, Goldsmith Chambers is a leading multi-disciplinary set who are committed to providing you with expert advocacy and quality advice. Our members are instructed and appear in courts throughout the country and beyond from the Magistrates and County courts to the Supreme Court and the Court of Justice of the European Union.

We are a forward thinking and progressive set that holds traditional values whilst adopting a fresh approach to providing legal services.

We want you to experience highly professional and accessible legal services. That is why our dedicated proficient team of clerks combine their specialist skills to work across the full spectrum of disciplines with an effective, efficient and friendly approach. We take pride in our profession and we work to maintain its highest standards of integrity.

Goldsmith Chambers can offer direct access barristers which means that in certain cases, you can instruct and seek advice direct from our barristers without the need for a solicitor.

Our goal is to work with you to ensure your cases are handled with the utmost care and professionalism to a high standard. Together, we will find the right solution for your needs.

Department	Name	Email	Telephone
Senior Clerk	John Francis	francisj@goldsmithchambers.com	0207 353 6802
Senior Criminal Clerk	Lynn Pilkington	l.pilkington@goldsmithchambers.com	0207 353 6802
Senior Family Clerk	Alex Nunn	a.nunn@goldsmithchambers.com	0207 353 6802
t.green@goldsmithchambers.com	Thomas Green	t.green@goldsmithchambers.com	0207 353 6802
n.dinsdale@goldsmithchambers.com	Neil Dinsdale	n.dinsdale@goldsmithchambers.com	0207 353 6802

Name	Position	Profile
Miss Charlotte Bayati	Immigration Barrister	View Profile
Ms Heather Beckett	Barrister	View Profile
Mr Dominic D'Souza	Barrister	View Profile
Mr Dominic D'Souza	Barrister	View Profile
Mr Guy Davison	Barrister	View Profile
Mr Adam Gersch	Senior barrister specialising in fraud and complex crime, private prosecutions, civil actions…	View Profile
Miss Sangeetha Iengar	Barrister	View Profile
Ms Samina Iqbal	Immigration and Public Law Barrister	View Profile
Mr Anthony Metzer	Immigration, Crime, Civil, Actions Against the Police (Claimants), Administrative Law and Human…	View Profile
Julian Norman	Barrister	View Profile
Ms Sarah Pinder	Immigration Barrister	View Profile
Ms Sanaz Saifolahi	Immigration (including Business), Human Rights, Asylum	View Profile
Mr Alexis Slatter	Immigration Barrister	View Profile
Mr Lawrence Youssefian	Barrister	View Profile