‘Very impressive’ boutique firm Laura Devine Immigration harnesses its deep bench of experts to advise HNW and high-profile clients on a range of immigration applications, as well as bringing challenges for refusals. Established by the esteemed Laura Devine, key figures in the team include Sophie Barrett-Brown, ’one of the best immigration solicitors in London’; Zeena Luchowa, who is adept at handling complex nationality and family matters; the ‘outstanding’ Matthew Wills, a specialist in advising on applications outside the Immigration Rules, as well as bringing successful challenges to visit visa refusals; Natasha Chell, who is turned to by high-profile individuals and family offices for both business and personal immigration matters; and Christi Hufford Jackson, who heads the firm’s US practice, working between New York and London. Additional names include Francesca Sciberras, who advises on discretionary applications and nationality matters, Brian Naumann and James Clark.
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Practice head
Laura Devine; Sophie Barrett-Brown; Natasha Chell; Christi Hufford Jackson; Matthew Wills; Zeena Luchowa; Francesca Sciberras
Other key lawyers
Brian Naumann; James Clark