Heralded as ‘one of the best niche specialist immigration firms in the sector’, Wesley Gryk Solicitors LLP has earned a strong reputation for its expertise in deportation, asylum, and human rights cases, with particular focus on supporting victims of domestic violence and LGBTQI+ clients. The practice is jointly led by Barry O’Leary, who comes recommended for his expertise in asylum and human rights claims based on sexual identity; intercountry adoption-expert Alison Hunter; ’intellectual heavyweight’ Diana Baxter, a specialist in Article 8 ECHR applications and nationality issues; and Katie Dilger, who was promoted to partner in 2023. Andrew Jones and Ciera McCartney are noted for their expertise in asylum and nationality matters.
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- ‘Wesley Gryk Solicitors is exceptional. From the very start, the team makes you feel heard and supported, offering expert immigration and nationality law advice with professionalism and genuine care. They don't just handle your case, they invest in it, ensuring every detail is meticulously considered.'
Work highlights
Successfully secured an urgent, outside-the-rules application for a young Palestinian child from Gaza to join mother in the UK.
Successfully challenged the deportation of a Nigerian mother of two British citizen children on the basis that there were very compelling circumstances that outweighed the public interest in the deportation of a foreign criminal.
Won asylum appeal for an atheist Bangladeshi blogger at risk of persecution on return contrary to the Refugee Convention.
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Practice head
Alison Hunter; Barry O’Leary; Diana Baxter; Katie Dilger
Other key lawyers
Andrew Jones; Ciera McCartney