With a reputation as ‘one of the top firms in the immigration sector’, Bates Wells is well-positioned to advise on human rights matters, notably concerning asylum, deportation, and family immigration issues involving Article 8 of the European Convention on Human Rights. Chetal Patel heads the firm’s wider immigration practice, while the ’extremely knowledgeable’ Tim Barnden leads on personal and human rights immigration matters, with notable expertise advising LGBTQ+ applicants. Matthew James specialises in Article 8 claims, citizenship applications and issues concerning the EU Settlement Scheme. Leveraging a particularly strong human rights appeals practice, Alice Bennington is regarded as ‘one to watch’ in the personal immigration field.
Legal 500 redaktioneller Kommentar
Anwält*innen
Leading partners
Die stärksten Partner*innen ihres Praxisbereichs, die eine führende Rolle in signifikanten Mandaten einnehmen und weitreichende Anerkennung unter Wettbewerbern und Mandanten genießen.
Leading associates
Führende Associates sind regelmäßig an zentralen Mandaten des Teams beteiligt und erhalten positives Feedback von Wettbewerbern oder Mandanten.
Praxisleitung
Chetal Patel
Weitere Kernanwält*innen
Tim Barnden; Matthew James; Alice Bennington