Immigration: Human Rights, Asylum and Deportation
UK Guide 2025 : UK-wide
Band 1
Email address
[email protected]Contact number
(020) 8808 7535About
Provided by Wilson Solicitors LLP
Their immigration department is one of the largest in the country - fifty solicitors and caseworkers specialising in this complex area of law. Their highly experienced team is able to deal with any aspect of immigration and nationality law. From refugee law through to business migration, from personal and family migration to Global Talent and skilled worker visas. They challenge deportations and removals that are unlawful. With meticulous preparation many applications are successfully resolved on the initial submission to the Home Office. They represent in around 200 First Tier Tribunal appeals a year with a success rate of over 80%. They represent clients at all levels of the judicial ladder up to the UK Supreme Court and have appeared in both the European Court of Human Rights in Strasbourg and the European Court of Justice in Luxembourg. They partner with charities and NGO's and in recent years have been funded to provide immigration advice to EU nationals, the street homeless in London, and most recently Ukrainian refugees and their families. They have received funding from the European Commission and the Mayor of London. They have a long tradition of advising the LGBT+ community and work closely with a number of LGBT+ charities and NGOs.
Chambers Review
Wilson Solicitors advises both self-funded and legal aid clients across the whole spectrum of immigration law, including asylum, trafficking and human rights cases. The firm is especially notable for its work for vulnerable refugees including victims of religious persecution. It advises on cases before courts at all levels of the domestic system, including SIAC.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Wilson Solicitors are extremely good at handling complex and sophisticated matters."
"They have such extensive expertise across the field ranging from pure immigration to public law challenges and civil actions."
"Their work is fantastic at all levels."
"They have such extensive expertise across the field."
"Wilson Solicitors are extremely good at handling complex and sophisticated matters."
"They have such extensive expertise across the field ranging from pure immigration to public law challenges and civil actions."
"Their work is fantastic at all levels."
"They have such extensive expertise across the field."
Notable Practitioners
Michael Hanley is a leading immigration practitioner noted for his expertise in complex asylum and nationality cases. He often acts for vulnerable individuals, including victims of trafficking.
Managing partner Matthew Davies advises on an array of immigration matters, ranging from asylum and human rights cases to Brexit-related issues. He has a diverse client list and acts for both local authorities and private individuals.
Ana Gonzalez is an internationally recognised expert in gender and sexuality-based asylum claims. She has extensive expertise in representing individuals from vulnerable, marginalised client groups.
"As well as being committed to the client, she does a lot of work for LGBTQI migrants above and beyond the case itself."
"She is a really safe pair of hands for any immigration case."
"She engages with her clients professionally and on a human level, with empathy."
Head of department Anita Vasisht formerly worked in Amnesty International’s legal office before qualifying as a solicitor. She is particularly experienced in complex national security matters relating to the Middle East and Chechnya, including SIAC cases.
"Anita sees the big legal points in all of the cases and makes sure that cases are run effectively. She also goes into the detail to make sure correct legal points are run."
Aisling Ni Chuinn is a partner at Wilson Solicitors who offers a broad range of asylum and human rights expertise. She has particular experience in supporting clients detained in immigration removal centres.
"Aisling is a committed, hardworking and inspiring immigration solicitor who fights for vulnerable clients."
"Aisling has wealth of experience, she is somebody who really understands the landscape of immigration law."
"Her judgement is meticulous."
Christopher McKendry is developing a strong solicitor's practice in immigration law and demonstrates a particular aptitude for handling complex work with a national security angle. He also handles judicial review applications and asylum appeals.
Imogen Townley specialises in immigration-related judicial review applications and asylum law.
"She is a warrior for her clients; she will fight every battle for them."
"She is extraordinarily dedicated to vulnerable clients. Her enthusiasm and determination is inspirational."
"Imogen thinks deeply about the law, and has strong judgement."
Mala Savjani advises on the full range of immigration applications. She assists clients with complex appeals and judicial reviews, and has particular expertise in retained EEA law.
"Marla is absolutely fantastic; she really engages with the legal issues."
"She's excellent."
"Mala's expertise, dedication and professionalism were exceptional. We are immensely grateful for her outstanding support and would highly recommend her to anyone facing immigration challenges."
Ranked Lawyers at
Wilson Solicitors LLP
UK-wide
Members
Provided by Wilson Solicitors LLP
Aisling Ni Chuinn
Amelia Meldau
Andrew Jones
Head of Department
Becky Cutler
Chris McKendry
Daniel Merriman
Emma Terenius
Georgia Lee
Giulia Tranchina
Imogen Townley
Kabir Joshi
Kirsten Powrie
Laura Ralph
Mala Savjani
Marcela Navarrete
Michael Goldin
Penny Brownbridge
Philippa Quested
Rachael Lenney
Rachel Henson
Rebecca Kuehler
Rebecca Morris
Shahailya Stephenson
Siobhan Foulner
Tim Davies
Zoe Cooley
Clients
Provided by Wilson Solicitors LLP
Individuals and organisations
Industries
Provided by Wilson Solicitors LLP
Charities
Local Authorities
Migrant organisations
NGOs
Refugee organisations