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Immigration - London (Bar)

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Band 4

What the Team is Known For

Goldsmith Chambers offers a wealth of expertise in all areas of immigration and asylum, at all levels of the court and tribunal system, including the Supreme Court, facilitated by clerks Neil Dinsdale and Will Heavey. Instructing solicitors notes that members of the set are "able to navigate the changes in the area of law to secure the best results for the client". Notable recent highlights in the set's work include various judicial reviews and precedent-setting matters such as GH v Secretary of State for the Home Department.

The immigration senior clerk is Neil Dinsdale.

Strengths

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The senior and junior clerks are highly knowledgeable, efficient and personable.

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The immigration clerking team, headed by Neil Dinsdale, are very efficient and frighteningly responsive.

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The clerks are approachable, courteous, and knowledgeable about the expertise of individual barristers, ensuring clients are matched with the most suitable counsel for their specific legal matters.

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Notable Practitioners

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Anthony Metzer
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Band 3

Anthony Metzer KC has an impressive immigration practice focusing on citizenship and issues including the rights of EU nationals and their families. He is routinely sought after for his experience in complex judicial reviews. He also sits in both the Upper Tribunal and the Administrative Court.

He is my go-to leader. I have worked with him for so many years. He has appeared as leading counsel consistently.

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Charlotte Bayati
3
Band 3

Charlotte Bayati is an experienced practitioner, having acted in a number of important appeals in the immigration and asylum field. She offers expertise in EU cases, as well as complex detention and deportation matters. Recently, she has been involved in citizenship deprivation challenges at the Upper Tribunal, as well as continuing to represent Tamil Sri Lankan refugees subject to gender-based violence.

She is a highly skilled and professional barrister demonstrating exceptional knowledge of the law and a great ability to advocate effectively for her clients.

Beyond her legal acumen, her professionalism and unwavering dedication set her apart. She approaches each case with a high level of commitment, attentiveness and care, prioritising the client.

Charlotte is outstanding, with deep expertise in immigration law. She is meticulous in her preparation, with a sharp analytical mind that allows her to navigate even the most intricate cases.

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Lawrence Youssefian
3
Band 3

Lawrence Youssefian is an established practitioner with notable experience in matters relating to deportation and citizenship. He has also appeared in the First-tier and Upper Tribunals.

He is able to provide our clients with excellent representation and possesses strong and succinct drafting skills.

Lawrence is an excellent barrister - very helpful and knowledgeable.

Lawrence is a highly skilled advocate, which has resulted in numerous successful outcomes.

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Sanaz Saifolahi
3
Band 3

Sanaz Saifolahi is a renowned immigration barrister with considerable experience in the rights of EU nationals and their families. She has deep expertise in all aspects of human rights law and acts for a range of clients, including highly vulnerable individuals.

She is a highly skilled and professional barrister demonstrating exceptional knowledge of the law and a great ability to advocate effectively for her clients.

Sanaz is an outstanding practitioner with a great manner and strong specialist knowledge.

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Alexis Slatter
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Band 5

Alexis Slatter is a deeply experienced junior with a well-regarded immigration practice. He regularly assists with appeals and judicial review work regarding immigration decisions, with particular expertise in asylum and deprivation cases.

He is very helpful.

He is a really diligent and committed claimant advocate.

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Julian Norman
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Band 5

Joint head of the set's immigration team, Julian Norman is an experienced barrister with expertise in asylum, Article 8 and immigration judicial review. Norman bolsters her practice with her previous experience as a solicitor.

Julian Norman is an exceptional advocate. She is innovative, client-focused and approachable. Julian achieves excellent results while making clients feel supported and confident.

She is astute and very conscientious, and always delivers the highest levels of advice and representation. She has a good manner with clients and is empathetic and puts clients at ease.

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Ranked Barristers at
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Silks (KC)

London (Bar)

Immigration
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Anthony Metzer KC
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Band 3
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Juniors

London (Bar)

Immigration
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Charlotte Bayati
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Band 3
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Lawrence Youssefian
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Band 3
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Sanaz Saifolahi
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Band 3
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Alexis Slatter
5
Band 5
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Julian Norman
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Band 5
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