Duncan Lewis Solicitors is prominent for its work in immigration, civil liberties and human rights matters, with a penchant for representing vulnerable clients, including those who have faced unlawful detention and false imprisonment. The department is experienced in challenging asylum cases, with a record in multiple high-profile matters. Vanessa Delgado and Steffan Rees are the key names within the team. Delgado has a track record in advocacy work at the First Tier and Upper Tribunal, as well as the Court of Appeal, while Rees is praised for his ‘compassionate and professional service’ and covers a range of immigration and asylum matters.
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‘Broad breadth of talent across a large immigration department.’
‘Steffan Rees is a client focused immigration solicitor offering a compassionate and professional service. Has in depth knowledge of asylum law and practice.’
‘I was lucky to have Steffan Rees as my lawyer.’
'This team has both extensive experience and exceptional commitment to ensuring their clients get the best representation possible. Practice in legal aid for asylum and immigration is extremely challenging, it is remarkable what this team is able to undertake with those tight constraints.'
‘Steffan Rees always answered my questions and always reassured me when I felt like giving up.’
'Vanessa Delgado gives voice to the voiceless!'
Lawyers
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Other key lawyers
Vanessa Delgado; Steffan Rees