Profile
Work Department
Position
Partner, Head of Immigration
Career
Recognised by the prestigious Legal 500 publication as a Leading Individual, Andre is an expert in resolving complicated UK immigration, asylum and nationality problems of all kinds and is well known and respected for his in depth knowledge, guidance, support and thorough preparation whilst keeping his clients informed throughout the process.
Born and educated in Cape Town, South Africa, he graduated in BA. LLB from the University of Stellenbosch, before being admitted as an Advocate of the Supreme Court of South Africa. He relocated to the UK in 2001, since which time he has built up extensive experience, specializing solely in all aspects of private immigration and asylum matters, working in a variety of both charity organisations and solicitor firms.
He is also an experienced tribunal advocate, having successfully represented hundreds of appellants during his long career, often succeeding where others have failed.
Andre prides himself in delivering a friendly and excellent service where no stone is left unturned to ensure that he not only meets client expectations, but exceeds them and maintain a very high success rate. Being an immigrant who went through the immigration process himself, Andre has an understanding and first hand experience of the immigration system. He has a reputation for being client focused, driven and very responsive to his client’s needs, thus relieving a lot of the stress immigration issues can cause.
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Education
1983 to 1988 - BA.LLB from the University of Stellenbosch South Africa
1994 - Admitted as Advocate of the Supreme Court of South Africa
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Testimonials
Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.
‘Throughout all of my dealings with the immigration department at Sydney Mitchell, they have always been very professional. A particular mention goes to André Minnaar, who has always gone above and beyond to reassure me and keep me up to date.’
‘André Minnaar has always given a very personal and professional service. He is an expert in his field.’
‘Sydney Mitchell has always worked together efficiently and brilliantly as a team. Everything from start to finish has been flawless, no stress and very clear.’
‘Friendly, professional and good value for money.’
‘They are extremely professional and they give the appropriate support and guidance.’
‘They are on time with all the services, really professional, and the attention to my case was absolutely phenomenal.’
‘The team was very good to deal with, and the team made the work process easy.'
‘I dealt with André Minnaar. He was professional in his work and gave you the assistance you needed, which made everything go well.’