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Immigration - London (Bar)
Individual Editorial
Talented immigration lawyer Ayesha Christie boasts a wide offering of knowledge across the range of immigration, refugee and citizenship deprivation law. She offers particular experience in detention and deportation, mobilising this knowledge in the handling of complex cases involving vulnerable young people and victims of trafficking. Notably, she continues to be involved in the representation of Shamima Begum in her application to the ECtHR, in a complex and novel challenge to her citizenship deprivation.
Strengths
She's so bright and able to deal with complex cases well.
She is one of the best at trafficking support, unlawful detention and age assessment. She brings really brilliant drafting. She helps set up the process beautifully, all the way to trial.
Ayesha, as well as being the brightest person in the room, is also the most fearsome. She's always firmly in her client's corner, thinking strategically, presenting brilliant work and succeeding.
Civil Liberties & Human Rights - London (Bar)
Individual Editorial
Ayesha Christie is a human rights-focused barrister whose impressive practice centres on issues relating to asylum, unlawful detention and human trafficking. She has made multiple appearances before the Supreme Court, including one unled.
Strengths
Ayesha stands out with her collaborative spirit, keenness and willingness to work to secure policy challenges.
Ayesha is an amazing public lawyer with a perfect match of immigration background.
Ayesha Christie is very approachable and very humble.
Administrative & Public Law - London (Bar)
Individual Editorial
Ayesha Christie has a strong claimant-focused public law practice, typically focusing on immigration and asylum issues. She has appeared in a number of challenges in front of the Supreme Court.
Strengths
Ayesha is an amazing public lawyer with a perfect match of immigration background. She stands out with her collaborative approach, keenness and willingness to identify policy challenges.
Ayesha is excellent to work with. She is incredibly thorough and has great attention to detail.