Harnessing ‘unrivalled expertise in all areas of immigration’, Mishcon de Reya LLP is turned to by high-profile and high-net-worth individuals seeking comprehensive immigration services, with particular strength in asylum and extradition matters. The ’excellent’ Steven Bostock leads the team, Kamal Rahman is a specialist in applications outside of the Immigration Rules, and Maria Patsalos is highly regarded for handling political asylum claims. Other key names include Jessica Good, a ‘go-to lawyer’ for complex appeals and judicial review cases; Hannah Barnett, whose practice includes family-based applications and European free movement rights following Brexit; and the ’superb’ Lucy Humphreys.
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Testimonials
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- 'On top of the uncompromising professionalism and wealth of experience, what makes this practice unique is a human touch cascading from the top management. Empathy is a cornerstone for all business processes. I have never felt myself as a commercial target, set on a meter or being judged.'
- 'Kamal Rahman stands out from any other lawyers I have met by her immigration legal experience, empathy and honesty. Not a single word was said in vain or misleading.'
- 'Jessica Good is a top-notch immigration lawyer in matters involving children. I admired her calm and unbiased approach and how carefully she proposed different options for resolving the matters for my children from the human rights protection angle. All proved correct and timely.’
- 'Mishcon de Reya is the best immigration firm in the UK. They have unrivalled expertise in all areas of immigration, asylum and nationality law with sector-leading lawyers at every level of the team. Superb.’
- '‘Kamal Rahman is a star - the finest immigration lawyer around.'
- 'Steven Bostock and Maria Patsalos are excellent partner-level lawyers.'
Lawyers
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
Steven Bostock
Other key lawyers
Kamal Rahman; Maria Patsalos; Hannah Barnett; Jessica Good; Lucy Humphreys