The ‘exceptionally strong’ team at Bindmans LLP handles the full breadth of human rights immigration work, harnessing market-leading expertise in asylum, deportation, bail and citizenship matters. At the helm, the ’standout’ Liz Barratt is distinguished for her work with vulnerable clients, unaccompanied and trafficked children. Roberta Haslam handles deportation, international protection and asylum issues at all levels, representing clients before the tribunals and higher courts, as well as acting in judicial review proceedings. Alison Stanley leverages more than four decades of immigration law experience, while Karma Hickman has specialist knowledge of surrogacy and intercountry adoption issues. Elisabeth Attwood and Alice Davis also come recommended.
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- ‘The team is exceptionally strong at all levels of seniority. The quality of candidates recruited and the training provided is clearly of the highest standard.’
‘Effective communication skills, supportive, understanding and knowledgeable.’
'Liz Barrett is a legend amongst immigration lawyers, so much knowledge and experience and unwavering commitment to the clients. She has installed those principles in her team, who all work incredibly hard; they foresee problems before they happen and suggest solutions.'
‘Roberta Haslam is an astounding individual and professional. She is clever, hard-working, compassionate and kind. I would highly recommend Roberta to everyone, as she simply makes the world a better place one case at a time. She is the absolute leader of her field. Truly exceptional.’
‘What is unique about this practice is that you feel looked after all the time. Team is attentive, they take great care in everything that they do and are operating in a timely manner. There is never cause for worry, and everything is done to the highest of standards.’
‘For us, Roberta Hallam, Alison Stanley and Liz Barratt are standout partners.'
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Leading associates
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Practice head
Liz Barratt
Other key lawyers
Alison Stanley; Roberta Haslam; Karma Hickman; Elisabeth Attwood; Alice Davis