Drummond Miller LLP, Immigration | Chambers UK Profile

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With Immigration teams in both Glasgow and Edinburgh, Drummond Miller is widely accepted as the firm that sets the standards for immigration law in Scotland.

Drummond Miller has, by far, the most experienced group of immigration practitioners in the country. Head of Department, David Brown, brings over 25 years’ of experience, supported by 10-15 years’ experience for each of the firms Partners. The fee-earner team (solicitors, immigration advisors and paralegals) practices exclusively in immigration law, providing a full service across all areas of personal immigration and nationality law as well as corporate immigration law, including Sponsor Licences, Skilled Workers, and Ministers of Religion.

The department is well-known for advising and acting on the most complex and novel-cases with a wealth of litigation experience. Importantly, they act as Edinburgh agents in the vast majority of immigration cases that are raised at the Court of Session and also act as agents in appeals to the Supreme Court. This enables them to stay ahead of the curve in respect of all key legal developments.

Drummond Miller are renowned for encyclopaedic knowledge of the law and for finding solutions to complex immigration problems, frequently providing training to outside organisations and other solicitors at CPD events and conferences. They also provide pro bono advice surgeries to Scottish based community groups.

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Immigration - Scotland

Band 1

What the Team is Known For

Drummond Miller offers a distinguished immigration practice with notable expertise in personal and corporate immigration law. The team boasts extensive experience in the industry, regularly acting for individuals and corporate clients in proceedings spanning the immigration field. The firm is a large player in the Scottish market with offices in Glasgow and Edinburgh. Its practitioners regularly handle matters ranging from sponsor licence applications through to asylum and nationality appeals.

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Strengths

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The team at Drummond Miller are knowledgeable, well organised, and always a pleasure to work with. I can always trust Drummond Miller to send me the documents and information I need.

Immigration respondent
UK

Drummond Miller has great depth and breadth, with several talented partners and enthusiastic solicitors.

Immigration respondent
UK

They are first class in keeping you up to date in all aspects of immigration relating to our own situation. Their explanatory approach meant you felt involved and informed throughout.

Immigration respondent
UK

The team at Drummond Miller are knowledgeable, well organised, and always a pleasure to work with. I can always trust Drummond Miller to send me the documents and information I need.

Immigration respondent
UK

Drummond Miller has great depth and breadth, with several talented partners and enthusiastic solicitors.

Immigration respondent
UK

They are first class in keeping you up to date in all aspects of immigration relating to our own situation. Their explanatory approach meant you felt involved and informed throughout.

Immigration respondent
UK

Notable Practitioners

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David Brown

Head of Immigration

Band 1

Head of department David Brown has a diverse practice that spans both business and personal immigration. He has significant experience advising individuals on entry clearance refusals and visa applications.

He is a five-star solicitor and person.

David has a huge amount of experience in immigration law and practice. He and his team are the go-to practitioners for anyone with a complex or novel immigration issue.

David is peerless in Scotland; his common sense, intellect and passion are unrivalled.

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Humphrey Ndubuisi

Band 2

Humphrey Ndubuisi is noted for his skilful handling of a range of procedures, often handling complex litigation before the First-tier and Upper Tribunals on behalf of clients.

Humphry is very adept at recognising errors of law in Home Office decisions and taking steps to ensure these are corrected. He has great instincts.

Humphrey is inventive in his approach to immigration matters, while remaining realistic.

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Janey Armstrong

Band 2

Janey Armstrong has notable experience handling a range of immigration proceedings, covering asylum appeals as well as personal and business immigration matters.

I am impressed by her and what she has to say; she's good at clearly explaining technical terms and very knowledgeable.

Janey has also done some very effective training that helps across EU matters, and she is very good at navigating conversations with clients.

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Anna Rani

Up and Coming

Anna Rani is an up-and-coming immigration practitioner, with particular expertise across the human rights aspects of immigration. She regularly engages in the preparation of applications and appeals, navigating complex settlement and gender-based violence matters.

Anna is a five-star example of professionalism, courtesy, knowledge and kindness.

She's a good lawyer to work with.

Anna has instructed me on numerous occasions. She is astute and always a pleasure to work with.

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Lauryn McCrorie

Associates to watch

Lauryn McCrorie is an immigration associate who assists private clients on personal immigration matters.

She was very proactive in regard to my situation, led well and I felt safe in her hands.

She is always responsive and provides detailed information. I truly enjoyed working with her and believe her commitment, expertise and passion was instrumental in the success of my case.

She’s a star! She's very professional, personable and gets the job done in a timely manner. Not once did she make me feel like my case was less important than others. She exceeded all expectations.

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