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Wilson Solicitors LLP

Immigration: Human Rights, Asylum and Deportation

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Wilson Solicitors LLP

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Their immigration department is one of the largest in the country - fifty solicitors and caseworkers specialising in this complex area of law. Their highly experienced team is able to deal with any aspect of immigration and nationality law. From refugee law through to business migration, from personal and family migration to Global Talent and skilled worker visas. They challenge deportations and removals that are unlawful. With meticulous preparation many applications are successfully resolved on the initial submission to the Home Office. They represent in around 200 First Tier Tribunal appeals a year with a success rate of over 80%. They represent clients at all levels of the judicial ladder up to the UK Supreme Court and have appeared in both the European Court of Human Rights in Strasbourg and the European Court of Justice in Luxembourg. They partner with charities and NGO's and in recent years have been funded to provide immigration advice to EU nationals, the street homeless in London, and most recently Ukrainian refugees and their families. They have received funding from the European Commission and the Mayor of London. They have a long tradition of advising the LGBT+ community and work closely with a number of LGBT+ charities and NGOs.


Clients (1)

  • Individuals and organisations

Industries (5)

  • Charities
  • NGOs
  • Local Authorities
  • Migrant organisations
  • Refugee organisations

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Immigration: Human Rights, Asylum and Deportation - UK-wide

Band 1

Band 1


What the Team is Known For

Wilson Solicitors advises both self-funded and legal aid clients across the whole spectrum of immigration law, including asylum, trafficking and human rights cases. The firm is especially notable for its work for vulnerable refugees, including victims of religious persecution. It advises on cases before courts at all levels of the domestic system, including SIAC.

Strengths

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  • They are humane, thoughtful, engaged and diligent. They are just brilliant.

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  • Wilson's commitment to their clients knows no bounds.

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  • They are a fantastic firm who are very effective in bringing about change. Their team is large and very strong.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Senior StatespeopleMichael Hanley
    Senior StatespeopleMichael Hanley

    Michael Hanley

    Michael Hanley is a leading immigration practitioner noted for his expertise in complex asylum and nationality cases. He often acts for vulnerable individuals, including victims of trafficking.
    • He is a giant in the space.

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    • He is really good.

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  • Eminent PractitionersMatthew Davies
    Eminent PractitionersMatthew Davies

    Matthew Davies

    Managing partner Matthew Davies advises on an array of immigration matters, ranging from asylum and human rights cases to Brexit-related issues. He has a diverse client list and acts for both local authorities and private individuals.
  • Band 2Aisling Ni Chuinn
    Band 2Aisling Ni Chuinn

    Aisling Ni Chuinn

    Aisling Ni Chuinn is a partner at Wilson Solicitors who offers a broad range of asylum and human rights expertise. She has particular experience in supporting clients detained in immigration removal centres.

    • I would describe her as a shining star. She is very thorough, has great legal knowledge and is one of the best lawyers I have worked with.

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    • Aisling is enormously knowledgeable and is really willing to roll up her sleeves and get stuck in. I trust her with any case.

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    • She is an exceptionally intelligent and strategic lawyer who has great experience. She is thorough and hard fighting for clients.

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  • Band 2Ana Gonzalez
    Band 2Ana Gonzalez

    Ana Gonzalez

    Ana Gonzalez is an internationally recognised expert in gender and sexuality-based asylum claims. She has extensive expertise in representing individuals from vulnerable, marginalised client groups.
  • Band 2Anita Vasisht
    Band 2Anita Vasisht

    Anita Vasisht

    Head of department Anita Vasisht formerly worked in Amnesty International’s legal office before qualifying as a solicitor. She is particularly experienced in complex national security matters relating to the Middle East and Chechnya, including SIAC cases.
  • Band 4Christopher McKendry
    Band 4Christopher McKendry

    Christopher McKendry

    Christopher McKendry is developing a strong solicitor's practice in immigration law and demonstrates a particular aptitude for handling complex work with a national security angle. He also handles judicial review applications and asylum appeals.
    • Christopher has a lot of tenacity. For anything complex, I go to him.

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    • He is really good, and active on some really complex matters.

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  • Band 4Marcela Navarrete
    Band 4Marcela Navarrete

    Marcela Navarrete

    Marcela Navarrete is an established and experienced immigration practitioner, with expertise across a range of asylum and human rights-based claims. She offers deep insight across ARAP cases and frequently appears at the High Court and Court of Appeal.

    • She is adored by clients because she gives them such attention.

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  • Star AssociatesImogen Townley
    Star AssociatesImogen Townley

    Imogen Townley

    Imogen Townley specialises in immigration-related judicial review applications and asylum law.
    • Imogen is some kind of genius. She is thoughtful, rigorous and careful.

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    • She gives fearless representation to her clients.

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    • She is an amazing fighter for her clients. I am impressed by her.

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  • Star AssociatesMala Savjani
    Star AssociatesMala Savjani

    Mala Savjani

    Mala Savjani advises on the full range of immigration applications. She assists clients with complex appeals and judicial reviews, and has particular expertise in retained EEA law.
    • She is very impressive and very poised.

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    • Mala is very bright; she really knows her immigration law. She is a creative thinker and able to think outside the box.

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    • She is very good. Mala is efficient, good with clients and creative in her approach.

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Ranked Individuals at Wilson Solicitors LLP (9)

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    Michael Hanley

    Immigration: Human Rights, Asylum and Deportation

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    Matthew Davies

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    Aisling Ni Chuinn

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    Ana Gonzalez

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  • Profile image of Anita Vasisht

    Anita Vasisht

    Head of Immigration: Human Rights, Asylum and Deportation

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  • Profile image of Christopher McKendry

    Christopher McKendry

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    Marcela Navarrete

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    Imogen Townley

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  • Profile image of Mala Savjani

    Mala Savjani

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