Immigration: Human Rights, Asylum and Deportation
UK Guide 2025 : UK-wide
Band 1
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(020) 7401 6887Chambers Review
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.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The firm is packed with a number of experts. They truly dig deep into the issue, tackling anticipated scenarios."
"They are a professional team with a lot of knowledge and experience, the communication was always clear and precise."
"They have an open mind and the ability to reflect, ponder and deliberate which is essential to find the best legal way forward."
"They have an endless breadth of expertise."
"The firm is packed with a number of experts. They truly dig deep into the issue, tackling anticipated scenarios."
"They are a professional team with a lot of knowledge and experience, the communication was always clear and precise."
"They have an open mind and the ability to reflect, ponder and deliberate which is essential to find the best legal way forward."
"They have an endless breadth of expertise."
Notable Practitioners
Barry O'Leary is a pre-eminent immigration partner with significant experience in EU and human rights law. He is highly valued for his successes with family, partnership, international surrogacy and sexual identity cases.
"Barry O'Leary always provided me with high-quality service; treating each of my issues with professionalism and giving a prompt response to each of my questions throughout my case."
"He took time to understand the details of my situation and was supportive throughout."
"Barry is a stalwart of the immigration world."
Diana Baxter is highly regarded for her work on personal immigration. She frequently acts for children and vulnerable adults in complex asylum and leave to remain applications.
"Diana is an amazing lawyer and human being. She gave my family an exceptional level of expertise and professionalism, as well as very precious advice, during a very critical period."
"Diana s incredibly intelligent, very, very smart and a true expert. She is brilliant across the board."
Alison Hunter is an expert in European free movement matters, especially those relating to families and children. She is also routinely instructed in complex nationality cases involving children adopted overseas by British citizens.
"Her approach to work and experience in the subject matter is truly remarkable."
"She is so knowledgeable and experienced. She gets results that others don't."
"We could not have asked for a more personable counsel with a depth of clarity and guidance."