Russell-Cooke LLP’s group works closely with the firm’s children's law team to provide comprehensive support on family migration, British citizenship, and surrogacy and adoption cases. The group is led by Ed Wanambwa, who specialises in human rights immigration matters. Harry Qiu Yu Yu advises high-net-worth clients facing visa cancellations and challenging travel bans arising from dishonesty and criminality. Bhavneeta Limbachia is a name to note for cross-border surrogacy and adoption cases. The team extended its offering with Lydia Stephenson-Slater in July 2025.
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Work highlights
Advised the spouse of a serving member of the United States military on her right to work in the UK.
Advised a Skilled Worker visa holder on undertaking supplementary employment on a self-employed basis while remaining compliant with the conditions of their immigration permission.
Advising an individual on a Returning Resident visa application after spending 10 years outside the UK.
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
Ed Wanambwa
Other key lawyers
Bhavneeta Limbachia; Lydia Stephenson-Slater; Harry Qiu Yu Yu