Immigration: Human Rights, Asylum and Deportation
UK Guide 2025 : UK-wide
Band 3
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(020) 7551 7777About
Provided by Bates Wells
Human rights cases and appeals form an important part of our Immigration practice. With respect to human rights, asylum and deportation, we are best known for:
- Advising on complex Article 8 matters
- Appeals
- LGBTI asylum cases
- Our experienced and top-ranked team
- Family expertise
- In-depth expertise in both corporate and personal matters.
For more information, visit https://bateswells.co.uk/services/immigration/personal-immigration/
Chambers Review
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.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The team are always very attentive, available for advice, and performed the job at the highest level possible."
"They handled each complex aspect of my matter with such great knowledge."
"Bates Wells were very good at finding a path that would lead to a successful outcome for my case."
"The team has a wealth of knowledge and expertise, and approaches every detail carefully and strategically. They always provided effective and efficient responses to my enquiries."
"The team are always very attentive, available for advice, and performed the job at the highest level possible."
"They handled each complex aspect of my matter with such great knowledge."
"Bates Wells were very good at finding a path that would lead to a successful outcome for my case."
"The team has a wealth of knowledge and expertise, and approaches every detail carefully and strategically. They always provided effective and efficient responses to my enquiries."
Notable Practitioners
Tim Barnden is a recognised leader for personal immigration work, receiving accolades for his representation of spouses and dependants in particular. He has a wealth of knowledge in human rights, asylum and citizenship matters.
"He is extremely knowledgeable on the intricate immigration rules and has always taken the time to talk me through any complex issues."
"Tim was abreast of my entire situation with so much commitment."
"Tim provides well-calibrated, sensible advice and great client care."