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Immigration (including business immigration)

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Goldsmith Chambers

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‘Known to be experts in the field of immigration, asylum and human rights’, the immigration barristers at Goldsmith Chambers  represent clients in immigration law matters before all levels of the Courts and Tribunal system. The set has a robust reputation for cases concerning the Withdrawal Agreement, with Anthony Metzer KC leading Sanaz Saifolahi in GH v SSHD, a successful appeal whereby the Court of Appeal found passport stamps amounted to facilitation of residence for the purposes of the Agreement. Sanaz also has experience in national security cases before the Special Immigration Appeals Commission, while Charlotte Bayati is highly regarded for her work on gender and sexual violence issues.
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Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

  • 'The team are known to be experts in the field of immigration, asylum, and human rights, with a crossing into other areas of law.'
  • 'Very quick to respond to queries and turns work around promptly and to a high standard.'
  • 'I have always found the clerks and staff to be highly professional, and efficient. The standard of service provided has been exemplary, with prompt responses to enquiries, clear communication regarding counsel’s availability and fees structure. Instructions are always handled with due care and attention. In my professional dealings, I have found the chambers to uphold the highest standards of conduct, and their reputation for excellence in advocacy and client service is well deserved.'
  • 'Great selection of barristers available and of a high calibre, some dealing with cutting edge areas in litigation and the clerks are always on hand to help and are organised and helpful.'
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Lawyers

Leading Silks

KCs at the very top of their field, with a long-established record of market-defining cases, and widespread endorsement from clients and peers. All silks appointed in the last two rounds are listed further below.

1
Anthony Metzer KC
‘Anthony's key strengths lie in his clear advice and his ability to distill complex legal issues into focused, compelling arguments. He demonstrates a thorough understanding of immigration law, especially in appeal and judicial review matters, and consistently provides practical and well-reasoned advice.'  

Leading Juniors

Leading juniors are those with significant experience of key cases, strong market recognition from both peers and clients, and are seen as future candidates for silk.

1
Charlotte Bayati
‘Charlotte is a highly skilled advocate with exceptional attention to detail and efficiency. Her thorough preparation and confident advocacy enable her to present complex matters clearly and seamlessly before judges.'
2
Sanaz Saifolahi
‘Sanaz is a standout advocate whose combination of legal acumen, advocacy skill and human approach makes her a first-choice barrister for immigration matters.'
4
Guy Davison
4
Pierre Georget
Pierre has a careful and thoughtful approach. Whether it’s offering early strategic insight or provide a different angle to view the bigger picture, Pierre always brings more to the table than expected.'
4
Julian Norman
Julian is an outstanding immigration barrister whose expertise, attention to detail and unwavering dedication consistently deliver exceptional results. Her strategic approach and deep understanding of immigration law makes her an invaluable asset to any case.'
4
Alexis Slatter
Alexis has the ability to cut straight to the heart of the issue and focuses on what matters, making his submissions both compelling and efficient. His advocacy in oral appeals is particularly clear, persuasive and tailored to the court’s concerns.'
4
Lawrence Youssefian
‘Lawrence is outstanding intellectually and pushes complex legal arguments very attractively.'