‘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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- 'You expect a specialist firm such as this to have deep knowledge of their area but the team at Laura Devine demonstrates time and time again their expertise across many associated, but not directly linked, areas. Very impressive.'
- 'Matthew Wills is not only technically superb, but his service levels are outstanding. His calm and reassuring demeanour has always helped get me through particularly stressful situations.'
- 'The team is very professional.'
- 'Matthew Wills gives a personable service and all requests are actioned effectively and efficiently.'
- 'Sophie Barrett-Brown is one of the best immigration solicitors in London, and it was a privilege to have her on my side. I can’t recommend them enough.'
- 'Throughout the entire process, the team was transparent and helpful. Even though my application was not an easy one, the team stayed confident and put a lot of effort into strengthening it. Everyone on the team was fully aware of all details, there was an excellent connection between all of them focusing on the common goal, which, from my perspective, made the process easy and efficient.'
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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