Praised as a team that ‘leads the UK immigration sector in every area of immigration law’, boutique firm Laura Devine Immigration excels in all aspects of personal immigration. Dual qualified in the UK and US, Laura Devine is ‘a leading figure in the immigration law world’ and advises clients such as executives, families and individuals on a broad range of UK and US immigration issues. Sophie Barrett-Brown, described as ‘extremely knowledgeable, solution-oriented and committed to excellence’, assists clients with complex matters in every immigration category, including refusal challenges, complex applications under the EU Settlement Scheme and discretionary nationality applications with good character issues. Natasha Chell has a strong business-personal cross-over immigration practice, and Christi Hufford Jackson leads the firm’s US team covering all aspects of business and personal immigration. Francesca Sciberras regularly advises clients on complex family immigration matters, nationality issues and EUSS applications, while Matthew Wills and Zeena Luchowa co-lead the firm’s human rights practice; both have extensive experience handling complex personal immigration matters. Immigration specialist Brian Naumann, whose practice covers both business and personal immigration matters, is also a key contact.
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'They are thorough and extremely efficient.'
‘Sophie Barrett-Brown and the entire team at Laura Devine Immigration are exceptional. Sophie is extremely knowledgeable, solution-oriented, and committed to excellence.’
‘Very good service. Professional.’
‘They give a very high service and ensure that they keep absolutely up-to-date on immigration law and procedure. They look wider than just current law, they seek to influence policy to the benefit of their clients and other migrants.’
- 'Laura Devine herself is a leading figure in the immigration law world.'
‘The team at Laura Devine combines the professionalism, expert knowledge and outstanding service levels of large immigration law firms with down-to-earth personal attention and a flexible approach.’
‘The team is peerless. It leads the UK immigration sector in every area of immigration law, deservedly.'
‘Zeena Luchowa is dedicated, thorough, strategic and dynamic.’
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Laura Devine; Sophie Barrett-Brown; Natasha Chell; Christi Hufford Jackson; Matthew Wills; Zeena Luchowa; Francesca Sciberras
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Brian Naumann