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 is one of the best niche specialist immigration firms in the sector. They have a fantastic team and a superb ethos of putting their clients first. They are extremely knowledgeable and accomplished. If I had an immigration problem, I would definitely go to Wesley Gryk, and I frequently recommend them to people with a wide range of complex immigration matters.’
‘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.'
- 'Their strength lies in their depth of knowledge and ability to navigate even the most complex legal situations. Unlike other firms, Wesley Gryk combines expertise with a human touch, making what could be a stressful process feel manageable and clear. Their dedication to justice and fairness sets them apart, and their reputation for integrity and advocacy is well earned.'
- ‘Diana Baxter is brilliant, handled our cases with diligence and professionalism - and more importantly, with care and genuine human concern and empathy. Strongly recommended.’
- ‘I had Katie Dilger as my immigration solicitor, and I can't express how lucky I was to have her on my side. She was so involved in my case, I could always reach out, she took the time to explain everythin,g and nothing was too much. She made it personal, I was never just a new case.'
- ‘Wesley Gryk Solicitors is a superb 'boutique' firm operating in the immigration and asylum field. They provide excellent representation to their clients and are a pleasure to work with as a barrister because they always present the cases in the best possible way due to their deep understanding of the complex legal issues often involved and an ability to get to the most relevant factual matters and put them to the fore in a way most beneficial to their clients. I always recommend them at the top of my list for anyone needing advice and representation in this area of work.’
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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Next Generation Partners
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Practice head
Alison Hunter; Barry O’Leary; Diana Baxter; Katie Dilger
Other key lawyers
Andrew Jones; Ciera McCartney