Northern Circuit
Garden Court North Chambers brings cross-sectoral experience in a range of public law fields to their immigration practice, leading on immigration, asylum and citizenship appeals in the Upper Tribunal and the higher courts, and with particular command of the application of the European Convention on Human Rights to immigration cases. Kerry Smith leads on an array of appeals, particularly those pertaining to ECHR Article 3 and the Mental Health Act 1983, with prominent recent work acting on behalf of Palestinian claimants in deportation appeals, and Mikhil Karnik focuses his practice on representing vulnerable clients in unlawful detention judicial reviews. Tasaddat Hussain is prominent regarding the deportations of political activists as well as on cases relating to possible breaches to ECHR Articles 3 and 8, and Vijay Jagadesham leads in the Upper Tribunal on asylum appeals, particularly for those facing age disputes. Camille Warren and Natalie Wilkins specialize in asylum cases complicated by human trafficking and modern slavery.
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Immigration, Community care and mental health, Court of Protection, Discrimination, Employment
Position
Kerry Smith was called to the Bar in 2002 and is an experienced practitioner, specialising in Immigration and Court of Protection work. She also has substantial expertise in human rights and public law challenges, with a strong and successful judicial review practice.
Kerry is public access qualified and has a thriving practice, regularly accepting instructions from lay clients directly across her practice areas.
Kerry is Head of Chambers at Garden Court North.
Career
Kerry's expertise enables her to represent individuals in all aspects of immigration, nationality, asylum and human rights law. She advises and represents individuals in cases in the First-tier and the Upper tribunal, the High Court and the Court of Appeal.
Kerry has a busy and developing Court of Protection practice, mainly acting for the protected party or relatives. She is regularly instructed by the Official Solicitor and numerous Accredited Legal Representatives.
Memberships
- Member of the North West Free Representation Unit (NWFRU).
Education
LLB (Hons)
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- 'Nicola Caroll from the practice management team is extremely helpful and ensures prompt response and attention to all matters.'
- 'It is the best immigration and asylum set in the north of England.'
- 'The go-to set for immigration and human rights matters. Their barristers are committed to seeking justice and are excellent in legal representation. Barristers are highly skilled and knowledgeable, who are dedicated in fighting for their clients.