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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Practice head
Liz Barratt
Other key lawyers
Alison Stanley; Tanya Goldfarb; Roberta Haslam; Natalie Loader; Karma Hickman; Alice Davis; Elisabeth Attwood