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1 Crown Office Row

Immigration

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1 Crown Office Row

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Immigration - London (Bar)

Band 3

What the Team is Known For

Barristers at 1 Crown Office Row are notable for their appearances in immigration and asylum cases before the Court of Appeal and Supreme Court, and in SIAC hearings. They continue to act in prominent cases including AAA and Others v Home Secretary - the Rwanda removals policy challenge - and Begum v Home Secretary. An instructing solicitor notes that "this set is distinguished by its specialist expertise, innovative legal strategies and dedication to achieving the best outcomes". The barristers at 1 Crown Office Row are deeply experienced in appeals involving an element of alleged criminality or national security concern.

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Strengths

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  • The clerks are attentive and responsive, and always available to assist us.

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  • The service levels and responsiveness of the clerks are excellent. They are efficient, proactive, and always quick to assist with any queries or requests, ensuring smooth communication and support.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Angus McCullough
    Angus McCullough

    Angus McCullough

    Angus McCullough KC is an esteemed public law silk who is renowned for his adept handling of SIAC work, including as Special Advocate. He routinely acts for both claimants and the government in complex, high-profile cases.

    • He has an ability, due to many years' experience, to understand what judges will do in cases and to use that to his strength in formulating his approach.

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    • He is a very measured and impressive advocate.

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  • Natasha Barnes
    Natasha Barnes

    Natasha Barnes

    Natasha Barnes is a prominent barrister with strong experience in asylum, detention and human rights cases, who is particularly active representing the government in complex immigration matters before the Court of Appeal and the Supreme Court. She is a member of the Attorney General's A Panel.

    • Natasha is excellent. She has first-class written skills and really good judgement.

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    • Natasha is really good in high-pressure environments.

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    • She stands out for her phenomenal attention to detail.

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  • David Manknell
    David Manknell

    David Manknell

    David Manknell is an established and highly regarded public law practitioner with great experience across some of the most high-profile immigration work. Mobilising his experience from the Attorney General's A Panel, Manknell acts astutely across a range of immigration and asylum cases, with extensive experience in judicial reviews and at the Court of Appeal.

    • David is super calm under pressure, clever, measured and nice to work with.

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    • He is very thorough, very knowledgeable and meticulously fair.

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    • David is a strong technician. He doesn't overstate his case, which means he gets listened to.

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  • Neil Sheldon
    Neil Sheldon

    Neil Sheldon

    Neil Sheldon KC demonstrates notable skill in national security and public law matters relating to immigration, receiving regular instructions from the GLD. He has appeared in the Supreme Court and the ECtHR.

    • Neil is a smooth, focused and effective advocate.

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    • He is impressive and gets to grips with matter details quickly.

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    • His legal analysis is really tight.

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  • Jonathan Metzer
    Jonathan Metzer

    Jonathan Metzer

    Jonathan Metzer is commended for his skilful representation of individuals in difficult asylum and deportation cases. He has also acted on behalf of a government body in the Brook House Inquiry.

    • Jonathan's knowledge of asylum, immigration and public law cases is fantastic.

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    • His written work is brilliant and his advocacy is really good. His pleadings are very thorough and persuasive.

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