Retour United Kingdom - The Bar

Immigration (including Business Immigration)

Garden Court Chambers

39 Essex Chambers

Blackstone Chambers

Doughty Street Chambers

No5 Barristers' Chambers

Leading Silks

David Blundell KC – Landmark Chambers ‘David is an outstanding advocate with excellent judgement and an outstanding legal brain. One of the best, if not the best, public law silks at the Bar.’

Laura Dubinsky KC –Doughty Street Chambers

Sir James Eadie KC –Blackstone Chambers

Laurie Fransman KC –Garden Court Chambers ‘Laurie is one of the top KCs in the field. Go-to for complex nationality cases.’

Manjit Gill KC – No5 Barristers’ Chambers ‘Manjit is an encyclopaedia of immigration law. He is deservedly high-profile in his field, known for his success and ability to find clever arguments others haven't thought of.'

Lisa Giovannetti KC –39 Essex Chambers ‘Lisa has a remarkable eye for detail. She is a dream leader and a powerful advocate. You simply can’t beat her in this area.’

Stephanie Harrison KC – Garden Court Chambers 'Stephanie is a compassionate yet steely silk who can out-think everyone.'

Raza Husain KC –Matrix Chambers

Anthony Metzer KC –Goldsmith Chambers ‘Anthony's key strengths lie in his clear advice and his ability to distill complex legal issues into focused, compelling arguments. He demonstrates a thorough understanding of immigration law, especially in appeal and judicial review matters, and consistently provides practical and well-reasoned advice.'

Sonali Naik KC – Garden Court Chambers ‘Sonali is definitely one of the leading barristers in immigration law in the UK.'

Lord Pannick KC – Blackstone Chambers

Hugh Southey KC – Matrix Chambers

Robin Tam KC – Temple Garden Chambers

Nicola Braganza KC – Garden Court Chambers ‘Nicola is a formidable advocate with a clear and very compelling style. She is extremely engaged and great with tactics.'

Samantha Broadfoot KC –Landmark Chambers

Tim Buley KC – Landmark Chambers ‘Tim is a phenomenal barrister who is really thriving in silk. His grasp of the law across a wide range of public law disciplines is outstanding, and he is a fearless, engaging and devastatingly persuasive advocate.'

Christopher Buttler KC – Matrix Chambers ‘Chris is a go-to judicial review leader. He is utterly brilliant.’

Rory Dunlop KC –39 Essex Chambers ‘Rory is a highly-skilled advocate. He combines exceptional legal knowledge with first-rate judgment.'

Jonathan Glasson KC – Matrix Chambers ‘Jonathan is a respected barrister with extensive experience in public law, human rights, national security and investigations. His roles often require a deep understanding of the law, discretion and the ability to handle sensitive information, indicating strengths in analytical thinking and precision.'

Edward Grieves KC – Garden Court Chambers ‘It is utterly thrilling to see Edward on his feet. He is fearless, smart and forensic in his preparation. He is a giant in the making.’

Tom Hickman KC –Blackstone Chambers

Charlotte Kilroy KC – Blackstone Chambers

Alex Goodman KC – Landmark Chambers ‘An excellent advocate, who reads the court well but also fights the client's corner tenaciously.'

Zane Malik KC – 39 Essex Chambers ‘There is no one in the country who knows more about immigration law than Zane.'

Nick Armstrong KC – Matrix Chambers

Angus McCullough KC – 1 Crown Office Row

Joe Middleton KC – Doughty Street Chambers ‘Joe is an incredibly articulate and calm advocate. Having him as part of a team means clients receive the very best in legal advice and care.’

Robert Palmer KC – Monckton Chambers

Alan Payne KC – 39 Essex Chambers 'Alan Payne has an unrivalled ability to identify the core issues and legal arguments that no-one else has considered. He then packages this into a brilliant case that is otherwise un-winnable. He is a superstar silk and deserves to be recognised as such.'

Irena Sabic KC – Garden Court Chambers

Duran Seddon KC – Garden Court Chambers

Adam Straw KC – Doughty Street Chambers

Amanda Weston KC –Garden Court Chambers

2024 Silks

Greg Ó Ceallaigh KC – Garden Court Chambers ‘His advice is pragmatic but not over-cautious: he is determined to get the best possible outcomes for the clients. He is very clever and is always two steps ahead of the room when thinking through sticky legal and strategic issues. He is approachable and communicative, and is a pleasure to work with.’

David Chirico KC –One Pump Court ‘A true leader in the field of immigration and migrants rights. David takes an inventive and strategic approach to the work whilst always putting the client first.‘

David Manknell KC – 1 Crown Office Row ‘He is a calm and clear, even when dealing with complicated issues. He speaks with authority and acts with integrity.’

Colin Thomann KC – 39 Essex Chambers 'Clear, persuasive and strategic.'

2025 Silks

Adrian Berry KC – Garden Court Chambers

Naina Patel KC –Blackstone Chambers

Jason Pobjoy KC –Blackstone Chambers 'Jason has a unique understanding of the interface between refugee law and internationl child law.'

Julia Smyth KC – Landmark Chambers ‘Julia is a standout practitioner in immigration law. She has a wealth of experience and has been instructed in virtually all of the leading cases concerning the EU withdrawal agreement and its intersection with immigration law.'

Leading Juniors

Charlotte Bayati – Goldsmith Chambers ‘Charlotte is a highly skilled advocate with exceptional attention to detail and efficiency. Her thorough preparation and confident advocacy enable her to present complex matters clearly and seamlessly before judges.'

S Chelvan – 33 Bedford Row ‘Chelvan is an innovative leader in this area of law. He has an unmatched work ethic and drive to get the best result for his clients while pushing the boundaries of the law.’

Kathryn Cronin – Garden Court Chambers ‘Absolutely excellent.'

Raza Halim – Garden Court Chambers ‘Raza is a truly excellent barrister. His written submissions are excellent and his advocacy is outstanding and highly persuasive. He is not afraid to take on challenging cases and his success rate speaks for itself. One of the best immigration barristers.'

Benjamin Hawkin – No5 Barristers’ Chambers

Peter Jorro – Garden Court Chambers ‘Peter is outstanding counsel and a go-to barrister for the most complex immigration cases. His strategic thinking and advocacy skills make him an invaluable asset in high-stakes proceedings.’

Shu Shin Luh – Doughty Street Chambers ‘Shu Shin is a force of law. Her written submissions are great, as is her advocacy. She makes sure she knows a case inside out and will always have the advantage over her opponent.'

Alasdair Mackenzie –Doughty Street Chambers ‘A first-class barrister. His written work is impeccable, his advocacy flawless.'

Sadat Sayeed – Garden Court Chambers ‘Sadat is an exceptional advocate. He gets to the heart of the legal issues, is deeply persuasive in his oral and written advocacy, and works passionately in the best interests of his clients.'

Ronan Toal – Garden Court Chambers ‘Ronan is very thorough in his preparation, excellent written work and highly persuasive in making submissions. Consistent and outstanding immigration counsel specialist for 25 years.'

Ali Bandegani – Garden Court Chambers ‘Ali is a natural advocate who is a joy to watch at work. He is deeply committed to the work and has obtained positive results in the most difficult claims. We are very lucky to have him in our field.'

Natasha Barnes – 1 Crown Office Row ‘Natasha is an excellent public lawyer. She is tenacious on behalf of her clients, but also fair. She has extensive experience working in national security cases.'

Benjamin Bundock – One Pump Court

Rebecca Chapman – Garden Court Chambers ‘Rebecca is a star in the immigration field. She brings great compassion and humanity to cases, alongside her considerable legal knowledge and tactical skill. She is a go-to barrister for complex family, asylum and medical cases.’

Simon Cox – Doughty Street Chambers

Graham Denholm – Doughty Street Chambers ‘Graham is truly exceptional. Solicitors know they are in extremely safe hands whenever he is instructed. He is so generous with his time and always goes above and beyond for his clients.'

Emma Fitzsimons – Garden Court Chambers ‘Emma is an extremely dedicated barrister and advocate. Her vast knowledge of the complicated realms of immigration and human rights law is second to none. She has a way of making both the instructing solicitor and client feel completely supported and at ease.'

Helen Foot –Garden Court Chambers ‘Helen is tremendously knowledgeable and fantastic with clients. She always goes above and beyond. She has an encyclopaedic knowledge of immigration law and she's a fantastic advocate.'

Jack Holborn – 39 Essex Chambers ‘Jack is clear and pragmatic. Upbeat, no-nonsense and gives very sensible advice.'

David Jones – Garden Court Chambers ‘David is held in the highest regard for his intellectual rigour, his comprehensive and innovative legal knowledge, and his incredible dedication to his clients. Clients do not know another barrister who enjoys such a rapport with his clients. His ability to put clients at ease whilst informing them about very serious, contentious issues is exemplary.’

Gilda Kiai –One Pump Court

Victoria Laughton –One Pump Court

David Lemer –Doughty Street Chambers ‘David has a brilliant understanding of immigration law and its complexities.'

Patrick Lewis – Garden Court Chambers ‘Patrick is a talented barrister who is able to tackle even the most complex and novel immigration law issues with ease. He has a wealth of experience in immigration law.'

Hafsah Masood – Landmark Chambers 'Hafsah's strength is her precision in identifying the issues in a case, which resulted in positive outcomes for clients.'

Catherine Meredith – Doughty Street Chambers ‘Catherine is highly intelligent and has a detailed knowledge of all relevant areas. She has expertise in trafficking cases and is a go-to barrister for her knowledge in this area. She is creative in arguments and her drafting is excellent.'

Eleanor Mitchell –Matrix Chambers

Sanaz Saifolahi –Goldsmith Chambers ‘Sanaz is a standout advocate whose combination of legal acumen, advocacy skill and human approach makes her a first-choice barrister for immigration matters.'

Mark Symes –Garden Court Chambers ‘Mark Symes is an outstanding immigration, asylum and human rights barrister. His written work is breathtakingly good and his advocacy is very persuasive. He is one of the finest asylum and immigration barrister at the Bar.'

Jack Anderson – 39 Essex Chambers

Danny Bazini – No5 Barristers’ Chambers

Antonia Benfield –Doughty Street Chambers ‘Antonia is thorough, her drafting is excellent and she is an expert in niche areas such as age assessments, trafficking and immigration judicial reviews. She is incredibly bright.'

Grace Brown –Garden Court Chambers ‘Grace is meticulous in drafting and an excellent advocate.'

Miranda Butler – Landmark Chambers ‘Miranda is a creative, detail-oriented barrister with a strong pedigree in public law and immigration litigation.'

Ayesha Christie –Matrix Chambers ‘One would not want to be on the other side if Ayesha was instructed. As well as being very smart, quick and knowledgeable, Ayesha is fearsome. She misses nothing, and takes no prisoners.’

Emma Daykin –One Pump Court ‘Emma is an excellent advocate and highly recommended.'

Ubah Dirie – Garden Court Chambers ‘Ubah is a tour de force - unrelenting and fearless in the most complex of cases and circumstances. Ubah will do her all to achieve the best results for clients and is available every step of the way. A true leader in the field.'

Sarah Dobbie – Doughty Street Chambers ‘Sarah is knowledgeable and shows a strong commitment to the cases that she takes on.’

Justine Fisher –One Pump Court ‘Justine is very easy to work with and responsive. Great with clients, putting them at ease and making them understand their cases.'

Eric Fripp –The 36 Group ‘Eric is an immigration law powerhouse and is unflappable, handling complex matters with calm composure. His drafting is always technically sound and highly persuasive mirroring his advocacy style.'

Phil Haywood –Doughty Street Chambers ‘Phil is very knowledgeable about immigration law and is pragmatic in his approach to these cases. He also shows a lot of understanding and never forgets the person at the heart of a case.'

Bijan Hoshi – Garden Court Chambers ‘Bijan is an exceptional barrister whose strengths include an astute legal mind and a deep understanding of legal detail and commercial sensitivities. His ability to plan effective legal strategies collaboratively is a particular asset.'

Ben Keith – 5 St Andrews Hill

Ranjiv Khubber – No5 Barristers’ Chambers

Michelle Knorr –Doughty Street Chambers ‘A very powerful advocate who can take on anyone with ease. Exceptional strategist.'

Taimour Lay – Garden Court Chambers ‘Excellent oral and written advocacy. Committed to getting the best for each client.’

Rowena Moffatt –Doughty Street Chambers ‘Rowena is incredible. She is a go-to barrister for immigration matters.’

Maria Moodie – Garden Court Chambers ‘Maria is an incredible barrister with exceptional understanding of complex legal issues. She meticulously prepares extremely high-quality, detailed submissions in which the client is at the forefront of the case. The level of care and attention she gives is outstanding.'

Agata Patyna –Doughty Street Chambers ‘Extremely hard-working, thorough, and dedicated, bringing formidable analysis to any immigration case.'

David Sellwood –Garden Court Chambers ‘David demonstrates exceptional strength across both private and business immigration matters, combining in-depth legal knowledge with a practical, solutions-focused approach.'

Frances Shaw – No5 Barristers’ Chambers ‘Frances is brilliant. She’s really calm as an advocate, very caring with clients and a real safe pair of hands.’

Jessica Smeaton – No5 Barristers’ Chambers ‘Jessica's strengths include clarity of thought, an ability to cut straight to the point and to evaluate all potential lines of argument that can be made, no matter how complex.'

Abigail Smith –Garden Court Chambers ‘Abigail is among the very best at the immigration and asylum Bar. Her blend of legal brilliance, client care and collaborative spirit makes her a standout advocate and a genuine asset to any legal team.'

Priya Solanki –One Pump Court ‘Priya has excellent communication skills and a deep understanding of immigration and asylum law. Clients feel confident and reassured with Priya handling their immigration matters.'

Jennifer Thelen – 39 Essex Chambers

Sandra Akinbolu – The 36 Group ‘Sandra is an excellent barrister and a pleasure to work with. She is confident in her arguments, and always across a brief. She works particularly well with vulnerable clients, and adopts a sensitive approach.'

Ben Amunwa – 3PB ‘Ben is extremely smart and committed. Solicitors know that if he is instructed on a case everything will be done to the highest standard and the lay client will have the best chance at winning.’

Bojana Asanovic – Garden Court Chambers

David Ball – The 36 Group 'Tactical and creative in the way he runs cases. Highly experienced and knowledgeable. Very high standards of drafting and a personable approach.'

Camila Zapata Besso – Doughty Street Chambers ‘Camila is a hugely talented barrister who is quick thinking, strategic and a real fighter. Her advocacy is powerful, concise and persuasive.'

Alex Burrett –One Pump Court

Grace Capel –Doughty Street Chambers ‘Grace is absolutely fantastic to work with. She is sensitive and personable with the clients and advocates fiercely for them in Court.'

Guy Davison – Goldsmith Chambers

Pierre Georget – Goldsmith Chambers ‘Pierre has a careful and thoughtful approach. Whether it’s offering early strategic insight or provide a different angle to view the bigger picture, Pierre always brings more to the table than expected.'

Satinder Gill –Five Paper ‘Satinder is a genuine expert in the field of business immigration. He is incredibly responsive, commercially astute and great at providing pragmatic advice.'

Alex Grigg – Garden Court Chambers ‘Alex's knowledge of issues surrounding asylum support and immigration is second to none.'

Daniel Grütters – One Pump Court

Robert Harland – 5 Essex Chambers 'Robert is a public law powerhouse. He is able to address courts in a polite and exceptionally engaging way. His knowledge of case law, his grasp of the facts and his ability to deliver points is a real problem for his opponents.'

Zoe Harper – Doughty Street Chambers ‘Zoe is thoughtful and considered in her approach. She has wider academic interests, especially around discrimination, that she brings to the work and her practice in the Court of Protection is also an asset.'

Zehrah Hasan – Garden Court Chambers ‘Zehrah is an effective and strategic advocate, with an impressive ability to inspire confidence among both solicitors and individual clients. The depth of Zehrah’s expertise in LGBTQI+ asylum law and practice is obvious – it is perhaps the combination of her reassuring presence, authentic determination for her clients and excellent communication skills that really make her stand out as a rising star in this space.’

Sangeetha Iengar – Garden Court Chambers ‘Sangeetha puts forward difficult arguments attractively and persuasively for unaccompanied children, survivors of torture and trafficking and those with complex mental health problems.'

Natasha Jackson – Landmark Chambers

Gordon Lee – Garden Court Chambers

Zoe McCallum – Matrix Chambers ‘Zoe’s knowledge of immigration is incredibly impressive. She thinks really carefully about how each part of the case will land with a judge, the impact on the client, and has a great sense of the right strategies and tactics to deploy.’

Keelin McCarthy –One Pump Court ‘Keelin's strengths are her ability to grasp the crux of the argument and provide precise intellectual substantive arguments.'

Ramby De Mello – No5 Barristers’ Chambers

Gráinne Mellon – Garden Court Chambers ‘Excellent barrister, who has been instructed in complex cases which cross over between criminal and civil procedure, which she has handled excellently.’

Edward Nicholson – No5 Barristers’ Chambers

Asma Nizami – Doughty Street Chambers 'Asma is tenacious, approachable and a pleasure to work with. Her communication, strategy, drafting and advocacy are consistently of the highest standard.'

Julian Norman – Goldsmith Chambers ‘Julian is an outstanding immigration barrister whose expertise, attention to detail and unwavering dedication consistently deliver exceptional results. Her strategic approach and deep understanding of immigration law makes her an invaluable asset to any case.'

Sian Reeves - Temple Garden Chambers 'Sian knows everything there is to know about immigration and combines it with extensive experience of wider public law and related legal issues. She works tirelessly, is strong under pressure and is an effective advocate, even when making the most difficult submissions. Her advice is focused and pragmatic and she is a real asset to any litigation team.'

Catherine Robinson –One Pump Court ‘Catherine is a leading barrister. Her in-depth legal knowledge, combined with tactical skill, and excellent advocacy make her a force to be reckoned with.'

Parminder Saini – No5 Barristers’ Chambers ‘Parminder's advocacy is unparalleled.'

Maha Sardar – Garden Court Chambers ‘Maha is an excellent barrister. Her written submissions are of extremely high quality and her advocacy is well-judged and effective. She is meticulous in her preparation as well as very personable and approachable.'

Paul Skinner – Matrix Chambers

Alexis Slatter –Goldsmith Chambers ‘Alexis has the ability to cut straight to the heart of the issue and focuses on what matters, making his submissions both compelling and efficient. His advocacy in oral appeals is particularly clear, persuasive and tailored to the court’s concerns.'

Mark Smith – 5 St Andrews Hill ‘Mark is an exceptionally thorough barrister who can get to the core of a case quickly and argue his case in a crisp, concise and convincing manner. He is familiar with the law and can present complex arguments in an admirably easy and effortless way.'

Michael Spencer – Doughty Street Chambers ‘Mike is very smart, approachable and effective.'

Tom Tabori – 39 Essex Chambers ‘Tom is at the top of his game.’

John-Paul Waite – 5 Essex Chambers 'John-Paul is a very fair minded opponent who is even handed in his approach to cases.'

Harriet Wakeman – Landmark Chambers ‘Harriet has an unrivalled dedication to her cases. She has a fantastic eye for detail and can get up to speed on difficult issues with amazing speed.’

Tom Wilding - The 36 Group 'Tom is a fearless advocate, with an impressive knowledge of immigration law. Always willing to explore novel points and take a proactive approach. He thinks outside the box and often takes points others may not have considered before. '

Amelia Williams – 1 Crown Office Row

Emily Wilsdon – 39 Essex Chambers ‘Emily is a highly experienced immigration law barrister. She is able to tackle even the most difficult legal issues with confidence and clarity.'

Lawrence Youssefian –Goldsmith Chambers ‘Lawrence is outstanding intellectually and pushes complex legal arguments very attractively.'

Rising Stars

Eva Doerr – Garden Court Chambers ‘Eva is utterly brilliant. She is a joy to watch in both her advocacy and client management, and her written grounds are impeccable. Her knowledge and expertise in guiding clients under EEA law and the EU Settlement Scheme post-Brexit are unmatchable.'

Isaac Ricca-Richardson – Garden Court Chambers ‘Isaac is very clever, conscientious and brilliant with vulnerable clients. An excellent advocate.'

Alex Schmyck – Garden Court Chambers ‘Alex is very good counsel. He is always positive, a pleasure to work with and focused on securing the right outcome.’

Immigration (including business immigration) in London Bar

Tier 1 sets

Garden Court Chambers

Considered a ‘powerhouse in the field of immigration and public law’, Garden Court Chambers has a longstanding reputation as the ‘go-to’ set for complex claimant immigration matters. The set has wide-ranging expertise spanning immigration detention, asylum and deportation, alongside business immigration capabilities, with barristers regularly appearing before the Court of Appeal, the Supreme Court and the European Court of Human Rights. Of note, several barristers are at the forefront of Special Immigration Appeals Commission (SIAC) cases, with Edward Grieves KC leading Emma Fitzsimons on P3 v SSHD, involving the deprivation of British nationality based on alleged connections to Iranian intelligence. Irena Sabic KC and Eva Doerr are recognised for their expertise in cases concerning the EU-UK Withdrawal Agreement and EU Settlement Scheme, having acted in Vasa v SSHD before the Court of Appeal, which set a significant precedent regarding the admission of non-EEA family members to the UK under the Immigration (EEA) Regulations 2016. With notable expertise on the Afghanistan Relocation and Assistance Programme, Nicola Braganza KC led Maria Moodie on a significant case before the Court of Appeal, acting on behalf of a senior Supreme Court judge in Afghanistan prior to Taliban rule.

Les références

The clerking team at Garden Court is excellent. In particular, Lisa O’Leary stands out as consistently helpful, efficient, and accommodating. She ensures a smooth administrative experience and is always available to assist.

The clerks are excellent, Helen Louise D\’Agostino and Harriet Massie are particularly responsive and always able to assist.

‘The clerks at Garden Court are some of the most efficient and friendliest clerks I have had the pleasure of dealing with over the years.’

Principaux dossiers

Tier 2 sets

39 Essex Chambers

The ‘strong multi-disciplinary’ team at 39 Essex Chambers is distinguished for its robust immigrations appeals and judicial review practice, with the set representing both claimants and the Home Office in ‘some of the leading cases’ before all levels of the courts. The highly regarded Lisa Giovannetti KC is noted for acting on behalf of the government in immigration test cases, with recent cases involving the Afghan Relocations and Assistance Policy, family reunion policy for refugee children and the Special Immigration Appeals Commission. Rory Dunlop KC successfully represented the Home Office in AM (Belarus) v SSHD before the Supreme Court, setting a new precedent regarding whether there may be a positive obligation under Article 8 ECHR to give lawful status to an illegal immigrant who has obstructed removal. Colin Thomann KC centres his practice upon new country guidance determinations and policy challenges, while Alan Payne KC recently acted for the Home Office defeating a challenge to Home Office policy on the allocation of accommodation to vulnerable asylum seekers.

Les références

‘Very experienced and knowledgeable in immigration.’

’39 Essex Chambers is a powerhouse in immigration.’

‘Clear, persuasive and strategic.’

Principaux dossiers

Blackstone Chambers

Praised as ‘the premier public law set’ for many, the immigration barristers at Blackstone Chambers continue to be involved in high-profile cases spanning public law, human rights and immigration law. Naina Patel KC has recently acted on behalf of Anti-Slavery International concerning the Home Office's imposition of Public Order Disqualification decisions on victims of trafficking with criminal convictions, while 2025 silk appointment Jason Pobjoy KC has a track record of refugee law work and academia including the Rwanda plan litigation.

Les références

‘Good organisation with responsive clerks.’

‘A user-friendly set that is willing to make things work.’

‘Blackstone are the premier public law set.’

Principaux dossiers

Doughty Street Chambers

Considered ‘leaders in the field of immigration and asylum law’, the barristers at Doughty Street Chambers are well-respected for their wide-ranging expertise in immigration, nationality, and asylum matters. The set routinely acts on behalf of individual claimants and NGOs including the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), at all levels of the courts. Laura Dubinsky KC, supported by Agata Patyna and Alice Irving, led the UNHCR team in R (YXY) v SSHD, the second round of Rwanda litigation following the introduction of the Safety of Rwanda Act 2024. At present, Dubinsky, Patyna and Sarah Dobbie are representing 94 asylum seekers in civil claims for damages for false imprisonment following their detention at Manston House. David Lemer is noted for his expertise in national security cases before the Special Immigration Appeals Commission, while Simon Cox is involved in significant test case challenges under the UK-EU Withdrawal Agreement, including a judicial review concerning the rights of carers of British citizen children in relation to the EU Settlement Scheme.

Les références

‘Very approachable and helpful clerking team.’

‘I’ve only ever had positive experiences with Doughty Street Chambers. Their clerks are always really helpful and well-organised and their barristers are always well informed and hard working.’

‘The team have great expertise covering all areas of asylum, immigration and nationality law. They are one of the leading sets in this field. Their clerks are very responsive and proactive.’

Principaux dossiers

Landmark Chambers

Landmark Chambers ‘stands out for its depth of expertise in all aspects of public law’, with its immigration barristers acting on behalf of both the government and claimants at the tribunal, High Court, Court of Appeal and Supreme Court level. David Blundell KC recently acted on behalf of the Secretary of State in Begum v SSHD, a high-profile case concerning the relationship between national security and procedural fairness whereby the Court of Appeal ultimately dismissed the appeal of the 25-year old who left Bethnal Green to join Islamic State in Syria a decade ago. Julia Smyth KC, who was appointed King’s Counsel in 2025, has led on several prominent cases involving provisions within the Withdrawal Agreement, while Alex Goodman KC led the successful appeal in ASY and Others v SSHD, a case concerning damages for breaches of Article 3 ECHR for migrant mothers whose children were denied recourse to public funds. Tim Buley KC continues to act as lead Special Advocate in a number of cases under the Afghan Relocations and Assistance Policy.

Les références

‘One of the best immigration chambers in the country.’

‘Landmark are a top set for public law and human rights which includes much immigration related litigation. They have a great stable of barristers and their clerking is extremely user friendly.’

‘Clear, knowledgeable, personable and well structured.’

Principaux dossiers

Matrix Chambers

Matrix Chambers has earned a ‘very good reputation’ in the field of immigration and asylum law, with its practitioners regularly acting in complex and novel cases involving high net worth individuals and national security issues. Nick Armstrong KC led Toby Fisher and Darryl Hutcheon in R (AH and IS) v SSHD, a significant challenge to individual immigration detentions that raised a wider systems challenge to the Home Office and Brook House immigration removal centre. Raza Husain KC is highly regarded for his work on the Rwanda litigation, having acted as lead counsel the litigation both prior and subsequent to the Safety of Rwanda Act 2024, up until the policy's demise at the end of the Conservative government. Christopher Buttler KC acted in VT v Commissioner for the British Indian Ocean Territory, a successful claim on behalf of 61 Tamil migrants seeking damages for their treatment in the British Overseas Territory with no population other than a joint US-UK military base. Eleanor Mitchell was also involved in key Diego Garcia-related litigation.

Les références

‘Matrix are really good. They, rightly, have a very good reputation and are very well known in our field.’

Principaux dossiers

One Pump Court

With ‘very experienced counsel at all levels able to cover every area of immigration law’, One Pump Court is particularly adept at handling cases involving gender-based persecution, trafficking, immigration detention and asylum claims based on sexual orientation and gender identity. David Chirico KC acted in SSHD v Kolicaj before the Court of Appeal, successfully representing an Albanian-British dual national following a Home Office decision to deprive him of his citizenship, whereby the court concluded that the Home Office’s approach was procedurally unfair. Emma Daykin is highlighted for her work in numerous cases involving the Afghan Relocations and Assistance Policy, including high-profile claims involving former members of the Afghan Special Forces units known as the ‘Triples’, whose applications for relocation were allegedly vetoed by the SAS. Other key practitioners in the set are Justine Fisher and Daniel Grutters, who both leverage extensive experience in immigration detention cases.

Les références

‘They have very experienced counsel at all levels able to cover every area of immigration law. I feel confident of instructing any barrister at these chambers.’

‘Easy to work with and collaborative.’

Principaux dossiers

Tier 3 sets

Goldsmith Chambers

‘Known to be experts in the field of immigration, asylum and human rights’, the immigration barristers at Goldsmith Chambers represent clients in immigration law matters before all levels of the Courts and Tribunal system. The set has a robust reputation for cases concerning the Withdrawal Agreement, with Anthony Metzer KC leading Sanaz Saifolahi in GH v SSHD, a successful appeal whereby the Court of Appeal found passport stamps amounted to facilitation of residence for the purposes of the Agreement. Saifolahi also has experience in national security cases before the Special Immigration Appeals Commission, while Charlotte Bayati is highly regarded for her work on gender and sexual violence issues.

Les références

‘The team are known to be experts in the field of immigration, asylum, and human rights, with a crossing into other areas of law.’

‘Very quick to respond to queries and turns work around promptly and to a high standard.’

‘I have always found the clerks and staff to be highly professional, and efficient. The standard of service provided has been exemplary, with prompt responses to enquiries, clear communication regarding counsel’s availability and fees structure. Instructions are always handled with due care and attention. In my professional dealings, I have found the chambers to uphold the highest standards of conduct, and their reputation for excellence in advocacy and client service is well deserved.’

Principaux dossiers

No5 Barristers' Chambers

No5 Barristers’ Chambers has developed ‘an excellent reputation in immigration law’, with members regularly acting in high-profile cases before the immigration tribunals, all levels of the English and Welsh Courts, as well as the European Court of Human Rights. Benjamin Hawkin led Jessica Smeaton in Celik v SSHD, the lead case on the Home Office’s interpretation of Articles 10 and 18 of the Withdrawal Agreement. Manjit Singh Gill KC was instructed in the landmark Rwanda litigation while Ranjiv Khubber acted in Castro v SSHD, a case concerning the deportation of an EU national and the refusal of both his human rights claim and his claim under the EU Settlement Scheme.

Les références

‘No5 Chambers has an excellent reputation in immigration law.’

‘Excellent immigration group with outstanding immigration practitioners and excellent and knowledgeable clerking.’

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