Immigration at St Pauls Chambers

Immigration

In recent years the number of people seeking to enter into the United Kingdom has soared, creating a political controversy which has had profound implications for a genuine asylum seekers.

The response of St Pauls Chambers has been the development of a committed team of practitioners to promote an awareness of this area of the law and to provide assistance to those seeking advice and assistance in this difficult area of law.

Members of the team have been successful in helping a number of our clients to obtain asylum in the United Kingdom.

All members of the St Pauls Chambers Immigration Team, including clerks responsible for its management, fully appreciate the difficulties faced by those wishing to enter or remain in the United Kingdom.

All members are trained to address these difficulties with sensitivity and determination.

The Personal Skills

-	Members of the team come from a broad range of cultural backgrounds

-	Languages spoken include Urdu and Punjabi

-	Wide ranging understanding of cultural and religious backgrounds, customs and traditions

-	A committed and sympathetic approach to each client

The Academic Skills

-	Developing library of current law with a growing number of 'Country Assessments' available for reference.

-	Internet access to legal materials including domestic and European case-law and legislation.

-	All members of the St Pauls Chamber Immigration Team are members of the Immigration Law Practitioners Association, and are committed to ongoing training and education through courses and conferences.

-	In-house support available through lectures and training offered.

Fees

-	A large proportion of our work is based on 'Controlled Legal Representation'.

-	Other funding arrangements available

-	Pro-Bono work undertaken where appropriate.

Clerking

Experienced clerking staff offering assistance at all stages, to ensure good communication with Counsel and, where possible, continuity of Counsel.