Extradition
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Gherson
UK 2026
Rankings
Leading firm in UK 2026
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6
Partners
1988
Established Year
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Overview
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Gherson is recognised for its extensive expertise across UK immigration, international protection, human rights and asylum, extradition, INTERPOL matters, white-collar crime, sanctions, litigation and cross-border disputes.
Established in 1988 as a niche immigration practice, it has developed into a firm known for handling complex and sensitive matters with a considered and strategic approach.
Industry sectors (7)
- Immigration and Citizenship
- White Collar Crime
- Dispute Resolution
- Human Rights and Asylum
- Extradition and Interpol
- Sanctions
- Regulatory
Capabilities (15)
- Immigration and Citizenship
- Skilled Worker, Global Talent and Global Business Mobility Visas
- UK Visit, Study, Work and Family Visas
- Sponsor Licences and Compliance
- Human Rights and Asylum Claims
- INTERPOL and Red Notice
- International Arbitration
- Extradition Defence and Appeals
- Sanctions Licences and Compliance
- Corporate Internal Investigations
- Civil Litigation
- Debanking, Account Closures and Asset Freezing
- Dawn Raids, Anti-Bribery & Corruption and Regulatory Enforcement
- Cryptoasset Regulatory Compliance
- Financial Services Investigations
Key people
Provided by Gherson
Roger Gherson
Senior Partner
Charles Burnett
Partner
Amalia Gherson
Partner
Thomas Cattee
Partner
Lisa Uttley
Partner
Emma Anderson
Partner
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Work & experience
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A dedicated business immigration team supports UK and international employers with sponsor licence applications, entry-clearance processes and ongoing compliance in a heavily regulated area where penalties for non-compliance can be substantial. Gherson has extensive expertise in international protection, human rights and asylum matters, as well as in extradition and INTERPOL issues. The firm also advises on white-collar crime matters, including allegations of fraud, bribery and money laundering.
Notable work
Provided by Gherson
Sanctions
2026Completed
Gherson successfully represented our sanctioned client in the Court of Appeal.
White Collar Crime
2018Completed
Our team acted in the first Unexplained Wealth Order case in the UK.
Human Rights and Asylum
1997Completed
Our cases led to the creation of the Special Immigration Appeals Commission (SIAC)
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Thomas Cattee
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Top figures
6
Partners
1988
Established Year
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