Led by Anita de Atouguia, the immigration team at Doyle Clayton is recognised for its ‘broad subject matter expertise and clear collaboration’, advising HNW clients on a diverse range of visa routes, including Global Talent and Innovator Founder, as well as handling complex discretionary applications. Key figures in the group include the ’outstanding’ Alfreda Joubert; Al Harvey, who combines deep employment and immigration law expertise; David Ritchie, a specialist in spousal applications, naturalisation and complex settlement applications; Elisabeth Kynaston, whose practice spans corporate and personal immigration matters; and the ‘amazing’ Anna Blackden, who handles education sector-related immigration issues. Malini Skandachanmugarasan departed the firm in March 2025.
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Accolades

Client satisfaction

Testimonials

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  • ‘The expertise and personal touch is something I appreciate. They were clear on timelines, expectations, steps and actions. Alfreda Joubert spent time with me on the phone to ensure everything was clear and in order. This combination makes them excellent at delivering and supporting the client through the process.’

  • ‘Alfreda Joubert is outstanding. She pays attention to details, knows the process inside out, takes ownership and provides timely support. I felt she went the extra mile to submit on time.’

  • ‘The team is very efficient.'

  • ‘The individuals in the team are very accommodating and respectful of their client's time.'

  • 'Anna Blackden is amazing. She listens intently to the client's concerns and how things should be done. She'd make revisions just to make sure clients are happy with the letter requests and any delivery solution for the case.’

  • 'For me, the team stood out because of their broad subject matter expertise and clear collaboration. David Ritchie, who was my primary contact, was able to leverage the knowledge of the partner on the team, the knowledge of his colleagues, barristers and subject matter specialists to help me navigate my ILR application in a timely and effective manner.'

Practice head

Anita de Atouguia

Other key lawyers

Alfreda Joubert; Al Harvey; Elisabeth Kynaston; David Ritchie; Anna Blackden