About
Provided by Bates Wells
We have an unparalleled reputation in providing services to individuals and families, as much as we cater to employers, charities and organisations looking to secure the mobility and immigration interests of their workforces and their competitiveness.
We don’t see the two core parts of our work as separate, but rather as parts of a whole, and we work as one team.
For more information, visit https://bateswells.co.uk/services/immigration/personal-immigration/
Chambers Review
Bates Wells is a leading personal immigration practice that advises clients on a broad range of privately funded immigration matters. The firm frequently represents individual foreign nationals, as well as the partners and families of British citizens, in applications for permanent residency, settled status and EEA family permits. It also offers experience in UK ancestry and naturalisation applications, as well as advice on the EU Settlement Scheme.
Strengths
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"Everyone at Bates Wells is cordial, conscientious and very responsive to enquiries."
"The team were always very responsive, understanding and helpful."
"Bates Wells help clients to obtain the best value for money. It isn't about maximum billing - they really focus on each client's individual needs."
"Everyone at Bates Wells is cordial, conscientious and very responsive to enquiries."
"The team were always very responsive, understanding and helpful."
"Bates Wells help clients to obtain the best value for money. It isn't about maximum billing - they really focus on each client's individual needs."
Notable Practitioners
Tim Barnden heads the immigration department at Bates Wells. He is highly regarded for his expertise in a variety of personal immigration matters. Barnden regularly assists individuals, couples and families with permanent residence and naturalisation applications, as well as applications under the EU Settlement Scheme.
"Tim is so knowledgeable and charming. He is an excellent lawyer with years of experience."
"He is a fantastic lawyer who is great to work with."
"Tim is in a class of his own. He is absolutely excellent."
Matthew James advises clients on their applications for permanent residency. He is also well versed in all aspects of the EU Settlement Scheme.
"I have been very impressed with Matthew's representation at every stage of the immigration process."
"Matt is clear, precise and friendly."
"Matthew is a go-to lawyer. He is incredibly professional, courteous and very aware of the stress that lengthy immigration processes can cause for clients."