Offering ‘industry-leading levels of expertise and client care’, Kingsley Napley LLP is noted for its robust asylum and family application practice, particularly for public figures and high net worth clients. Nicolas Rollason heads the firm’s immigration practice, while Katie Newbury specialises in matters involving asylum, the Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) scheme, as well as cross-border surrogacy and adoption. The firm continues to expand its international protection group, with Oliver Oldman assisting clients in politically-motivated prosecutions and investigations. Josephine Burnett, Bukunmi Osuntoki and Elli Graves are also key contacts.
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- ‘The immigration team is one of the best around, providing industry-leading levels of expertise and client care, as well as real value for money.’
‘They are exceptionally well-resourced and dedicated. They are experienced with the technical side of the law, whilst also being very commercially astute. Their client care and dedication is exceptional. They provide a Rolls-Royce service.’
‘Oliver Oldman is dedicated, knowledgeable, strategic, and totally reliable. He provides a really excellent service from start to finish.'
- 'Katie Newbury is at the top of her game. She is clever, practical and dedicated to getting the best possible results for her clients.’
‘The calibre of this firm's immigration department is second to none in their ability to advise in human rights and immigration from a commercial and personal perspective. The approach of having a partner, associate and paralegal or trainee working together on a case means that the client receives an excellent service.’
‘Stand out practitioners include Nicolas Rollason, who is incredibly knowledgeable and experienced, and Katie Newbury and Oliver Oldman who are both adept at dealing with Part 9 cases under the Immigration Rules.’
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Practice head
Nicolas Rollason
Other key lawyers
Katie Newbury; Oliver Oldman; Josephine Burnett; Bukunmi Osuntoki; Elli Graves