Overseen by Chetal Patel, Bates Wells has ‘an impressive group of immigration specialists doing high quality work’ in the human rights field of personal immigration. The group advises on a broad range of complex asylum and deportation issues, in addition to having a seasoned human rights appeals practice. Praised as a ‘brilliant, creative and hugely experienced specialist immigration lawyer’, Tim Barnden has notable expertise with family immigration matters that engage Article 8 of the European Convention on Human Rights. He regularly handles human rights claims both within and outside of the Immigration Rules for clients such as partners, elderly relatives, overstayers and children and is also able to advise on LGBTQ+ asylum cases. Matthew James and Alice Bennington are also key contacts for human rights matters, and both advise on a broad range of personal immigration and citizenship issues.
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‘Mathew James did an excellent job in navigating a situation that fell outside the normal visa routes. His experience and skill was critical to the success of this application.’
‘Matthew James is very efficient and has an in-depth knowledge of the rules surrounding the application process.'
‘They are really very good and work very hard till they get what they are fighting for.'
‘Alice Bennington and Tim Barden were following up with me at every stage. I had easy access to them both. Alice was interested in my wellbeing, ensuring I didn’t give up, she supported me and never got tired of me. Whenever I speak to her, I feel reassured, I can sense genuine concern, it is more than a job to her.'
‘The level of commitment and dedication to my case is exceptional. Extremely knowledgeable and up-to-date on immigration law.’
‘Tim Barnden is the star and leader of this team, and it is dynamism and personal touch which makes it all work.’
‘They are an impressive group of immigration specialists doing high quality work and getting amazing results for their clients in a wide range of immigration and human rights cases. They put their clients first and ensure that they are advised and represented to the best of their ability in every single case they are instructed in. This team are second to none and rightly deserve their reputation for excellence in this highly competitive sector.’
‘Tim Barnden is excellent. A brilliant, creative and hugely experienced specialist immigration lawyer who get fantastic results that elude other representatives.'
Avocats
Les grands avocats du marché
Avocats associés reconnus parmi les leaders du marché par leurs pairs et leurs clients, régulièrement présents dans les grands dossiers dans lesquels ils sont au premier plan.
Meilleurs collaborateurs
Jeunes avocats collaborateurs ou counsels qui se distinguent régulièrement par leur présence dans des dossiers importants du marché, et qui sont identifiés par le marché comme de jeunes talents à suivre.
Alice Bennington
Matthew James
Responsable de la pratique
Chetal Patel
Autres avocats clés
Tim Barnden; Matthew James; Alice Bennington