UK UK-wide Immigration: Human Rights, Asylum and Deportation

Bindmans offers an exceptional immigration practice that provides advice across matters of asylum, human rights and nationality law. It advises a number of leading charities and not-for-profit groups as well as assisting local authorities in relation to children in care. The firm stands out for its work on domestic violence and trafficking. The team routinely appears in complex cases before the First-tier Tribunal and Upper Tribunal.

Wesley Gryk Solicitors is a boutique firm known for its expertise across the full gamut of immigration law. The firm houses a team of high-quality lawyers whose immigration work covers matters pertaining to civil liberty and human rights law, as well as surrogacy and adoption matters. It focuses on private immigration work for children, families and other vulnerable individuals. The team is well versed in EEA free movement issues.

Bates Wells houses an experienced group that advises on asylum and human rights claims, family immigration and naturalisation applications. The team has notable experience in Article 8 ECHR claims for EEA nationals and their spouses or families. The firm's lawyers routinely advise vulnerable refugees including care leavers and individuals at risk of persecution on the basis of sexual orientation.

Duncan Lewis Solicitors is particularly well known for its work on behalf of legal aid clients, including vulnerable individuals such as LGBTQ+ asylum seekers and those with mental health conditions. The firm is active across the spectrum of human rights-related immigration cases, including unlawful detention challenges and leave to remain applications. The team routinely appears before the higher domestic courts, including the Court of Appeal and Supreme Court.

Kingsley Napley has a broad and sophisticated immigration offering. The firm has particular expertise in international protection law and regularly assists individuals subject to extradition with asylum claims. The team is noted for its discretion in servicing high-profile individuals.

Laura Devine Immigration is recognised for its expertise across the immigration spectrum. The firm is well regarded for its ability to discreetly service high-profile individuals seeking asylum or immigration support relating to human rights.

Leigh Day has a growing practice in human rights and asylum law, and regularly acts for clients at risk of deportation. It has notable expertise in assisting LGBTQ+ individuals, supporting clients affected by criminal charges, and addressing matters related to the Windrush scandal.

Mishcon de Reya's team has extensive experience both defending the human rights of high net worth individuals in complex political cases and acting pro bono for vulnerable individuals. Recently, it has been particularly active in matters related to Ukraine.