Amanda Weston KC

UK Bar

Amanda Weston KC is a leading immigration barrister who routinely acts for high-profile clients in complex citizenship and inbound-travel matters. Distinguished for her commitment to the representation of migrants, she also weights her caseload towards unlawful detention and trafficking work on behalf of vulnerable adults and children.

"Amanda is tenacious and very dedicated."

"She knows her way around the area and I know she is well regarded by clients."

"Amanda has extraordinary intellect and ability to see legal points that nobody else would see."

Amanda Weston KC operates an excellent public law practice with a strong emphasis on advocating for the rights of minorities and vulnerable people. She is experienced in cases relating to immigration and asylum, education and equality law.

"Amanda is just a pleasure to work with. She explains things very simply and seems to know everything about children's right issues."

"Amanda is an outstanding public law KC."

Amanda Weston KC is a distinguished silk who is regularly called on to handle complex judicial review proceedings and significant immigration cases. She is an established presence in the human rights sphere, regularly appearing before domestic and European courts, including the Special Immigration Appeals Commission. She has particular capability in unlawful detention claims.

"Amanda is extremely bright. Her grasp of the law is impressive – she has it at her fingertips. She has just the right balance of aggression and charm."

Amanda Weston KC has a broad community care practice where she represents both vulnerable children and adults. She frequently handles cases related to asylum support and welfare benefits.

"Amanda's pleadings are of a very high standard and her oral advocacy is very powerful. She is really good at understanding different bits of jigsaw fit together and finding practical solutions."