Gherson LLP

With an ‘ability to handle complex immigration issues with creativity and insight’, Gherson LLP is a key name for HNW and UHNW individuals and families on all aspects of their UK immigration affairs across the whole spectrum of immigration categories. The group has considerable expertise handling a variety of discretionary applications involving excessive absences, previous criminality and politically motivated allegations or charges in other jurisdictions. With expertise in both contentious and non-contentious matters, the firm also has a reputable international protection team, which handles asylum, exclusion and extradition cases, and also has experience bringing cases involving immigration sanctions in the tribunals. Praised for her ‘dedication and professionalism’, Lisa Uttley leads the personal immigration group. Kamilla Kelemen heads up the UK inbound immigration team and has extensive experience in both general immigration issues as well as international protection work, and Amalia Gherson has a broad immigration practice that includes advising on asylum and protection claims. Roger Gherson oversees the practice, and Charles Burnett acts on cases involving human rights or multi-jurisdictional issues.