Immigration
UK Bar Guide 2025 : London (Bar)
Band 4
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No5 Barristers' Chambers members regularly act in immigration and asylum matters at all levels of the court and tribunal system, and some have appeared before the ECJ and the ECtHR. Facilitated by the clerking team, led by Tony McDaid, they have a strong record of success in difficult challenges to deportation orders and asylum refusals, and possess significant expertise in relation to high-risk destinations for returnees. Solicitors describe the set as a "safe place for efficient and intelligent legal advice." Their key instructions include an appeal in the Supreme Court concerning deportation in an instance where the appellant had committed a crime but sought to resist deportation on the basis of undue harshness towards family members.
Geoff Carr is director of clerking in London.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The clerks are always responsive and helpful."
"No5 has friendly and professional clerks who are sure to do their best for our clients."
"I receive excellent service from the clerks."
"The clerks are always responsive and helpful."
"No5 has friendly and professional clerks who are sure to do their best for our clients."
"I receive excellent service from the clerks."
Notable Practitioners
Daniel Bazini acts for a variety of clients in immigration matters, such as private individuals, educational institutions and employers. His areas of expertise include complex sponsor licence issues and the PBS. He is also adept at handling cases concerning freedom of movement, country guidance and family migration.
"He has the ability to navigate facts very well and is successful in all appeals given to him."
"Danny is friendly and professional."
Ranjiv Khubber is an impressive immigration barrister with a strong track record acting for claimants in major detention and deportation appeals before the higher domestic and European courts. He takes a notably multidisciplinary approach to his practice, with cases often involving human rights and EU law.
"Ranjiv's strength is spotting where trends are going in immigration law."
"I've found him extremely helpful in bringing his intellect in complex immigration issues and his ability to progress and achieve successful outcomes."
"Ranjiv's written work is of the highest standard."
Manjit Gill KC is an enormously experienced silk, recognised by market sources for his involvement in a number of landmark policy-shaping cases. He is well versed in both business and personal immigration matters.
"Manjit is intelligent, thorough, and brave enough to stand for the interests of his client."
"Manjit is a fountain of knowledge in immigration and asylum law."
"Manjit has a very client-focused approach."
Jessica Smeaton engages in immigration and asylum cases, both privately and publicly funded. She frequently acts in appeals and judicial reviews, often appearing before the First-tier and Upper Tribunals. She has also recently represented clients in the Supreme Court and SIAC.
"Jessica has a good individualist approach on any case and a good grasp of the law."