Distinguished as a ‘go-to firm for complex personal immigration casework’, the team at Bindmans LLP has a longstanding reputation for its deep litigation and appeals expertise. Of note, the firm is well-known for handling asylum and extradition cases for UHNW and high-profile individuals, with practice head Liz Barratt and Alison Stanley leading on matters before the tribunals and higher courts. The ’excellent and dedicated’ Tanya Goldfarb handles complex visitor visa and Global Talent visa applications, with a particular focus on the creative industries, while Roberta Haslam specialises in family-based applications. The ‘standout’ Natalie Loader joined the firm in October 2024, leveraging considerable experience advising on investor visa and nationality applications. Karma Hickman has a specialism in international surrogacy and adoption matters, Alice Davis handles discretionary applications, and Elisabeth Attwood is noted for her EU Settlement Scheme practice.
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‘I cannot recommend Liz Barratt and her immigration team highly enough. From start to finish, they have been consistently professional, approachable, and highly effective. One of the things that stands out most is the team’s genuine commitment to diversity and inclusion — something that is incredibly important to me. They reflect a broad range of backgrounds and experiences, and it shows in the empathy and understanding they bring to their work.'
- 'Their communication is excellent — always clear, timely, and respectful.'
- 'They are easy to deal with, warm, and extremely competent. I trust them entirely and wouldn’t go to anyone else.’
- ‘Liz Barratt heads an exceptional immigration practice. Definitely the go-to firm for UK immigration matters.’
- ‘Natalie Loader is the standout lawyer at Bindmans' immigration team. Natalie is a fountain of knowledge, has exceptional client care skills and goes over and beyond for each and every client.'
- ‘This firm is the go-to firm for complex personal immigration casework. Outstanding as always.’
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Practice head
Liz Barratt
Other key lawyers
Alison Stanley; Tanya Goldfarb; Roberta Haslam; Natalie Loader; Karma Hickman; Alice Davis; Elisabeth Attwood