Bindmans LLP's team has in-depth knowledge of immigration, extradition, and asylum issues. The team is a key contact for clients in the global talent sector, assisting creative, tech, and academia sector clients, as well as handling post-Brexit immigration issues. Leading the department is Liz Barratt, whose primary focus is immigration cases for unaccompanied children and vulnerable clients. Alison Stanley handles extradition matters, and Tanya Goldfarb advises creative sector clients on the prevention of illegal work and risk management. Natalie Loader and Karma Hickman both specialise in international surrogacy and adoption cases. Alice Davis has a niche focus on family-based applications, and Elisabeth Attwood is notable for personal immigration cases spanning asylum and human rights issues. Roberta Haslam departed the team in January 2026.
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- My entire experience with Tanya Goldfarb and Bindmans, from beginning to end, was excellent. Tanya was patient, insightful, and always available for any questions or concerns. I was extremely impressed by her kindness and professionalism. I felt secure and looked after, and educated about the immigration process and what was required. Tanya's communication skills are superb, and consequently, everything progressed easily. I cannot recommend her highly enough, and in fact have already passed on her information to several friends.
- Tanya Goldfarb is a gem. I don't know many people who can say that they looked forward to hearing from their lawyer. She is positive, listens, and can express herself with a clarity that not only educates but simplifies situations and the necessary steps that need to be taken. I can't say enough good things about her.
- Very responsive, approachable, able to explain complex immigration laws in plain English, highly collaborative to meet my urgent timelines, offered services that were highly relevant to my situation.
- Very detail-oriented, caring, quick, and responsive.
- Tanya Goldfarb is a brilliant solicitor who has been wise, caring, and successful in our work together.
- Recognized industry-wide as the leading firm, Bindmans goes from strength to strength. Impeccable attention to new clients, especially given that they are often in vulnerable circumstances. Accurate, practical, and prompt advice is the norm, with utter confidence in the depth of specialist knowledge and experience.
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Roberta Haslam
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Liz Barratt
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Alison Stanley; Tanya Goldfarb; Natalie Loader; Karma Hickman; Alice Davis; Elisabeth Attwood