UK Bar
Immigration - London (Bar)
Lisa Giovannetti KC is a leading immigration specialist with a vast and varied practice consisting of government, public body and private individual work. Her caseload encompasses the full spectrum of human rights, national security and asylum matters, and she routinely appears in the highest domestic and EU courts.
Strengths
"She's extremely thorough and very persuasive."
"She is an extremely pleasant advocate."
"She is humane and sensible."
Civil Liberties & Human Rights - London (Bar)
Lisa Giovannetti KC is a highly esteemed barrister offering expert advice on asylum, immigration and national security matters. She is regularly sought out by public authorities, government bodies and individual claimants, often appearing on their behalf before the Supreme Court and the European Court of Human Rights. She has recently been involved in decisions requiring the Secretary of State to allow unaccompanied asylum-seeking minors in other EU member states entry into the UK.
Strengths
"Lisa combines an intellectual ability with a real personal and human touch."
"Her ability to cut through the noise and present complex arguments in a clear, structured manner is impeccable."
"Lisa is a dream silk. Her advocacy style is thorough, personable, compelling and attractive.She prepares like I've never seen before, putting her client first."
Administrative & Public Law - London (Bar)
Lisa Giovannetti KC is routinely instructed by government defendants in significant judicial reviews which involve human rights law. She is an especially strong choice for cases concerning immigration and national security.
Strengths
"Lisa has got a real ability to cut through matters and get to the heart of things."
"Lisa is someone who commands the complete respect of judges."
