Doughty Street Chambers has expertise in the full range of immigration, nationality and asylum law with a broad range of sub-specialisms, including business immigration, national security, detention, trafficking and EU settlement issues. Described as ‘fast becoming a go-to set for immigration and asylum work’, members act for a diverse range of individuals, charities, transitional organisations and companies, and appear before all levels of the court system, including specialist immigration tribunals.
Laura Dubinsky KC was lead counsel for the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees in the Rwanda litigation, supported by
Agata Patyna, whilst
Alasdair Mackenzie and
Michelle Knorr were instructed in the case as part of other teams.
Adam Straw KC, a Special Advocate in national security cases, has been involved in a number of judicial review and SIAC claims relating to Afghan nationals seeking relocation under ARAP, and
David Lemer, who is also a Special Advocate, regularly appears before the Special Immigration Appeals Commission and on appeal in national security cases. Other notable members are
Joe Middleton KC, sought after for his specialism in business immigration,
Shu Shin Luh and
Simon Cox.
Anthony Vaughan was elected Member of Parliament for Folkestone and Hythe in the 2024 general election.