Laura Dubinsky KC

UK Bar

A leading light at the immigration Bar, Laura Dubinsky KC is famed among peers and clients alike for her nous and insight into complex asylum and detention law. The depth of her knowledge is reflected by her routine appearances in the Court of Appeal and Supreme Court, where she frequently advises on landmark litigation concerning detention and removal. Recent highlights include acting for the UNHCR in a challenge concerning the Home Secretary's policy of removing asylum seekers to Rwanda.

"She is a force of nature."

"She is absolutely sensational."

"Laura Dubinsky is high class, very persuasive, and able to explain complex issues and put them across in a straightforward, compelling way."

Laura Dubinsky KC specialises in judicial review cases concerning immigration and asylum. She is especially strong in cases involving EU freedom of movement and human rights law. Her expertise in immigration detention appeals is of particular note, having appeared before the Supreme Court in cases on that subject.

"Laura is a really good strategist and is really good at seeing the bigger picture."

"She is really good at strategy and understanding the clients' needs. Her advocacy is really strong as well."

"Laura is forensic with evidence, compelling on her feet and a brilliant strategic thinker."

Laura Dubinsky KC regularly handles false imprisonment claims and prison law challenges, typically on behalf of claimants and intervening parties. She is a very highly regarded immigration and human rights expert who routinely appears before the Supreme Court. She has recently been involved in cases concerning the compatibility of administrative detention and bail powers with Article 5 of the ECHR.

"Laura is an excellent public law silk. She leaves no stone unturned, ensuring that every avenue of redress has been followed and every argument explored and supported by evidence."