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Immigration

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Immigration - London (Bar)

4
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 describe members as a "highly experienced" set with a "great range of expertise." 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.

John Francis is senior clerk.

Strengths

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The clerks are highly responsive, efficient and helpful.

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The clerks at Goldsmith Chambers are very responsive and professional.

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Notable Practitioners

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Anthony Metzer
3
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's exceptionally experienced and responsive.

He is very involved form the beginning. The client gets the best service because of this.

As a leader, Anthony is easy to work with and wholly respectful and encouraging, while giving a careful overall strategic steer.

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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.

Her thorough preparation and astute legal analysis always instils confidence in clients.

Sanaz is a highly experienced barrister and cares deeply about her clients.

Sanaz demonstrates genuine empathy and compassion towards client circumstances.

What truly sets Sanaz apart is her remarkable attention to detail and strategic approach to handling complex legal issues.

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4
Charlotte Bayati
4
Band 4

Charlotte Bayati has acted in a number of important appeals in the immigration and asylum field. She has notable recent experience in various areas including EEA citizens' rights under the EU-UK Withdrawal Agreement, and Article 3 claims involving medical issues.

She is very dedicated to her clients.

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Lawrence Youssefian
4
Band 4

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.

Lawrence possesses a profound knowledge of the legal intricacies involved in immigration cases, which is always evident in his strategic approach to handling immigration appeals.

He is always accessible, promptly addressing any concerns.

Lawrence is creative and wiling to seek solutions.

Lawrence exhibits exceptional communication skills throughout the entire process.

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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
3
Sanaz Saifolahi
3
Band 3
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4
Charlotte Bayati
4
Band 4
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4
Lawrence Youssefian
4
Band 4
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