Matthew James, UK | Chambers Profiles

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Ranked in 2 Practice Areas

Star Associates

Immigration: Personal

UK-wide

6 Years Ranked

Associates to watch

Immigration: Business

UK-wide

1 Years Ranked

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High Net Worth 2025

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Chambers Guide to the Legal Profession

Immigration: Personal - UK-wide

Star Associates

Individual Editorial

Matthew James advises clients on their applications for permanent residency. He is also well versed in all aspects of the EU Settlement Scheme.

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Immigration: Business - UK-wide

Associates to watch

Individual Editorial

Matthew James is a senior associate in the Immigration Department at Bates Wells. He regularly advises clients on the full realm of business immigration matters, such as Global Talent, investor, entrepreneur and innovator applications.

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Matthew was very present, always responding to emails in a timely manner. He's a friendly person and made what is a stressful experience very manageable.

Immigration: Personal respondent
Chambers Guide to the Legal Profession

Matthew was exceptional, truly going the extra mile. I was very impressed by his knowledge, commitment and excellent client-facing skills.

Immigration: Personal respondent
Chambers Guide to the Legal Profession

I was very pleased with Matthew’s ability and professionalism handling this case.

Immigration: Personal respondent
Chambers Guide to the Legal Profession

I was impressed by his clarity and dedication to responding promptly with relevant advice.

Immigration: Business respondent
Chambers Guide to the Legal Profession

Matt has supported us well and is knowledgeable and responsive.

Immigration: Business respondent
Chambers Guide to the Legal Profession

Matt is highly competent, accessible and committed to meeting our needs. We are extremely pleased with Matt.

Immigration: Business respondent
Chambers Guide to the Legal Profession

Matthew was very present, always responding to emails in a timely manner. He's a friendly person and made what is a stressful experience very manageable.

Immigration: Personal respondent
Chambers Guide to the Legal Profession

Matthew was exceptional, truly going the extra mile. I was very impressed by his knowledge, commitment and excellent client-facing skills.

Immigration: Personal respondent
Chambers Guide to the Legal Profession

I was very pleased with Matthew’s ability and professionalism handling this case.

Immigration: Personal respondent
Chambers Guide to the Legal Profession

I was impressed by his clarity and dedication to responding promptly with relevant advice.

Immigration: Business respondent
Chambers Guide to the Legal Profession

Matt has supported us well and is knowledgeable and responsive.

Immigration: Business respondent
Chambers Guide to the Legal Profession

Matt is highly competent, accessible and committed to meeting our needs. We are extremely pleased with Matt.

Immigration: Business respondent
Chambers Guide to the Legal Profession

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Paul Jennings

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Band 2

Employment: Employer: Third Sector

1

Lucy McLynn

1

Band 1

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Paul Jennings

2

Band 2

2

Paul Seath

2

Band 2

U

Rachel Mathieson

U

Up and Coming

Employment: Senior Executive

3

Paul Jennings

3

Band 3

5

Rachel Mathieson

5

Band 5

Information Technology & Outsourcing

5

Richard Marke

5

Band 5

Professional Negligence: Mainly Claimant

2

Tim Constable

2

Band 2

Real Estate: £10-50 million

2

Mark Traynor

2

Band 2

3

Jamie Huard

3

Band 3

3

Karli Hiscock

3

Band 3

Rebecca Rider

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UK-wide

Administrative & Public Law

2

Matthew Smith

2

Band 2

3

Rupert Earle

3

Band 3

Administrative & Public Law: Traditional Claimant

U

Helen Fry

U

Up and Coming

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1

Philip Kirkpatrick

1

Band 1

1

Thea Longley

1

Band 1

3

Lawrence Simanowitz

3

Band 3

4

Laura Soley

4

Band 4

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