Immigration
UK Guide 2025 : Scotland
Band 1
About
Provided by Drummond Miller LLP
With Immigration teams in both Glasgow and Edinburgh, Drummond Miller is widely accepted as the firm that sets the standards for immigration law in Scotland.
Drummond Miller has, by far, the most experienced group of immigration practitioners in the country. Our Head of Department, David Brown, brings over 25 years’ of experience, supported by 10-15 years’ experience for each of the group’s Partners. The 22 fee-earner team (solicitors, immigration advisors and paralegals) practices exclusively in immigration law, providing a full service across all areas of personal immigration and nationality law as well as corporate immigration law, including Sponsor Licences, Skilled Workers, and Ministers of Religion.
The department is well-known for advising and acting on the most complex and novel-cases. We have a wealth of litigation experience. Importantly, we act as Edinburgh agents in the vast majority of immigration cases that are raised at the Court of Session and also act as agents in appeals to the Supreme Court. This enables us to stay ahead of the curve in respect of all key legal developments.
We are renowned for our encyclopaedic knowledge of the law and for finding solutions to complex immigration problems. We frequently provide training to outside organisations and other solicitors at CPD events and conferences. We provide pro bono advice surgeries to Scottish based community groups.
Chambers Review
Drummond Miller offers a distinguished immigration practice with notable expertise in personal and corporate immigration law. The team boasts extensive experience in the industry, regularly acting for individuals and corporate clients in proceedings spanning the immigration field. The firm is a large player in the Scottish market with offices in Glasgow and Edinburgh. Its practitioners regularly handle sponsor licence applications and intra-company transfers as well as skilled worker visa proceedings.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The team's knowledge of immigration law and its process is very deep and very quick in responding to all my queries."
"Drummond Miller have a team with a combination of skills and case law knowledge."
"The team have a great range of knowledge - they provided an excellent level of service with speedy responses."
"The team's knowledge of immigration law and its process is very deep and very quick in responding to all my queries."
"Drummond Miller have a team with a combination of skills and case law knowledge."
"The team have a great range of knowledge - they provided an excellent level of service with speedy responses."
Notable Practitioners
Head of department David Brown has a diverse practice that spans both business and personal immigration. He has significant experience advising individuals on entry clearance refusals and visa applications.
"He was extremely knowledgeable about the system and visa processes and offered us clear information.He is professional and kind and made us feel hopeful about a situation that felt impossible."
"David is excellent."
Humphrey Ndubuisi is noted for his skilful handling of a range of procedures, often handling complex litigation before the First-tier and Upper Tribunals on behalf of clients.
"He is an excellent practitioner with an ability to navigate complex issues."
Janey Armstrong has notable experience handling a range of immigration proceedings, covering asylum appeals as well as personal and business immigration matters.
"Janey has deep knowledge and experience."
"Janey is efficient, knowledgeable, friendly and helpful, always. It's great to know you can pick up the phone and have solutions to queries resolved so swiftly - it grants great peace of mind."
"She is very helpful and a great support."
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Drummond Miller LLP
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