Kingsley Napley LLP ‘offers a bespoke client service which is second to none’ in all aspects of human rights-related immigration work, and the group is well-versed in matters such as challenging refusals, preparing applications for overstayers, acting on appeals, assisting with applications involving criminality, and complex family applications. With broad-ranging expertise, the team has a seasoned practice in detention, bail, deportation, asylum and citizenship, and is particularly sought after for its expertise in international protection. Katie Newbury, who is ‘knowledgeable and at the top of her game’, leads the immigration offering for private clients at the firm, and is a prominent lawyer in immigration matters relating to surrogacy and adoption. Praised as ‘a real rising star’, Oliver Oldman is an immigration and international protection specialist: he has a particular interest in asylum, human rights, detention and deportation matters, and represents clients in appeals and judicial reviews in a variety of courts, including the Court of Appeal and the Supreme Court. The immigration team is overseen by Nicolas Rollason.
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‘Kingsley Napley offers a bespoke client service which is second to none. They stand out in the immigration field as going the extra mile, looking at a case from all angles and thinking through the longer-term strategy in the best interests of the client, as well as being on top of the law.’
‘Katie Newbury is outstanding. She is really knowledgeable and at the top of her game, offering practical and strategic advice as well as day-to-day client care. Oliver Oldman is relatively new to the field but a real rising star. Once more, in line with the firm's approach he goes over and above the norm for his clients.'
‘I appreciate the fact that client meetings with counsel have a partner, associate and trainee, so that the team are very engaged with cases at all levels.’
‘Katie Newbury, Nicolas Rollason and Oliver Oldman have huge depth of knowledge and provide a fantastic service to clients.’
‘Very accessible and performing very good grasp of matters and knowledge in their field.’
‘Availability, performance, reliability. Excellent follow up on matters.'
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Next generation partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Practice head
Nicolas Rollason
Other key lawyers
Katie Newbury; Oliver Oldman