Immigration
UK Bar Guide 2025 : London (Bar)
Band 3
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Barristers at 1 Crown Office Row are notable for their appearances in immigration and asylum cases before the Court of Appeal and Supreme Court, and in SIAC hearings. They have acted in prominent cases including AAA and Others v Home Secretary - the Rwanda removals policy challenge - and Begum v Home Secretary. The members are described as "particularly well versed in asylum and deportation in the context of human rights law" and are equipped to deal with "the most complex cases with utmost professionalism." The barristers at 1 Crown Office Row are deeply experienced in appeals involving an element of alleged criminality or national security concern.
Matthew Phipps is the senior clerk.
Strengths
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"The clerks are extremely responsive and helpful."
"The clerks are fantastic. They are personable and willing to go the extra yard."
"The clerks are extremely responsive and helpful."
"The clerks are fantastic. They are personable and willing to go the extra yard."
Notable Practitioners
Angus McCullough KC is an esteemed public law silk, renowned for his adept handling of SIAC work, including as Special Advocate. He routinely acts for both claimants and the government in complex, high-profile cases.
"Angus is a simply fantastic lawyer with a wide range of expertise and experience."
"He is exceptionally clever and has an extraordinarily broad knowledge of the law."
"He is an excellent advocate who is client-friendly."
Natasha Barnes is a prominent barrister with strong experience in asylum, detention and human rights cases, who is particularly active representing the government in complex immigration matters before the Court of Appeal and the Supreme Court. She is a member of the Attorney General's A Panel.
"Natasha is one of the best juniors I have ever worked with. She has got a real sense in identifying what is important and she brings a lot of common sense to the case."
"Natasha is great. She's really sensible and is one of the best drafters I know."
Neil Sheldon KC demonstrates notable skill in national security and public law matters relating to immigration, receiving regular instructions from the GLD. He has appeared in the Supreme Court and the ECtHR.
"Neil Sheldon is always a fair but formidable opponent."
Jonathan Metzer is commended for his skilful representation of individuals in difficult asylum and deportation cases. He has also acted on behalf of a government body in the Brook House Inquiry.
"Jonathan is an amazing advocate who very convincingly puts forth his arguments. He is thoughtful, experienced and knowledgeable."
"Jonathan's knowledge of immigration law is outstanding."
"In each and every case he goes above and beyond the call of duty to ensure we reach our objective."
"Jonathan Metzer has an eye for detail, and deals with all of his given cases with sheer determination and passion."