Ranking tables
UK UK-wide Immigration: Human Rights, Asylum and Deportation
Band 1
- Bindmans LLP
- Wesley Gryk Solicitors LLP
- Birnberg Peirce
- Wilson Solicitors LLP
Band 2
- Bates Wells
- Duncan Lewis Solicitors
- Elder Rahimi
- Joint Council for the Welfare of Immigrants (JCWI)
- Luqmani Thompson & Partners
- TRP Solicitors
Band 3
- Kingsley Napley LLP
- Laura Devine Immigration
- Leigh Day
- Mishcon de Reya LLP
- Turpin & Miller
Senior Statespeople
- Michael HanleyWilson Solicitors LLP
Star Individuals
Band 1
- Alison Hunter Wesley Gryk Solicitors LLP
- Barry O'Leary Wesley Gryk Solicitors LLP
- Diana Baxter Wesley Gryk Solicitors LLP
- Liz Barratt Bindmans LLP
- Tim Barnden Bates Wells
- Toufique Hossain Duncan Lewis Solicitors
- Annette ElderElder Rahimi
- Jawaid LuqmaniLuqmani Thompson & Partners
- Matthew DaviesWilson Solicitors LLP
- Nicola BurgessGreater Manchester Immigration Aid Unit
- Sonia RoutledgeBirnberg Peirce
- Stefan VnukCoram Children’s Legal Centre
Band 2
- Emma Cohen OTB Legal
- Ana GonzalezWilson Solicitors LLP
- Anita VasishtWilson Solicitors LLP
Band 3
- Ahmed Aydeed Duncan Lewis Solicitors
- Jacqueline McKenzie Leigh Day
- James Packer Duncan Lewis Solicitors
- Kamal Rahman Mishcon de Reya LLP
- Maria Patsalos Mishcon de Reya LLP
- Matt Ingham Payne Hicks Beach LLP
- Roberta Haslam Bindmans LLP
- Sarah Gogan Harbottle & Lewis LLP
- Syed Naqvi ITN Solicitors
- Jana DhanabalasingamYork Solicitors
- Milla WalkerLuqmani Thompson & Partners
- Nigel LeskinBirnberg Peirce
- Sean McLoughlinTRP Solicitors
- Tom GilesTurpin & Miller
Up and Coming
- Matthew Wills Laura Devine Immigration
- Zeena Luchowa Laura Devine Immigration
- Christopher McKendryWilson Solicitors LLP
- Enny ChoudhuryJoint Council for the Welfare of Immigrants (JCWI)
- John SandifordTRP Solicitors
Star Associates
Associates to watch
- Jen Parker Penningtons Manches Cooper LLP
- Lewis Kett Duncan Lewis Solicitors
- Oliver Oldman Kingsley Napley LLP
- Alex PiletskaTurpin & Miller
- Imogen TownleyWilson Solicitors LLP
- Mala SavjaniWilson Solicitors LLP
Band 1
1 Bindmans LLPImmigration: Human Rights, Asylum and Deportation2024 | Band 1 |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.1 Wesley Gryk Solicitors LLPImmigration: Human Rights, Asylum and Deportation2024 | Band 1 |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.
Band 2
2 Bates WellsImmigration: Human Rights, Asylum and Deportation2024 | Band 2 |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.2 Duncan Lewis SolicitorsImmigration: Human Rights, Asylum and Deportation2024 | Band 2 |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.- Joint Council for the Welfare of Immigrants (JCWI)Immigration: Human Rights, Asylum and Deportation2024 | Band 2
- Luqmani Thompson & PartnersImmigration: Human Rights, Asylum and Deportation2024 | Band 2
Band 3
3 Kingsley Napley LLPImmigration: Human Rights, Asylum and Deportation2024 | Band 3 |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.3 Laura Devine ImmigrationImmigration: Human Rights, Asylum and Deportation2024 | Band 3 |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.3 Leigh DayImmigration: Human Rights, Asylum and Deportation2024 | Band 3 |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.3 Mishcon de Reya LLPImmigration: Human Rights, Asylum and Deportation2024 | Band 3 |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.