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Spring 2021 Webinar Series – Immigration and Public Law Team

Chambers is delighted to announce the immigration and public law team’s forthcoming Webinar Series to take place over the whole months of February and March 2021. The full list of webinars appears below and you can access bookings for each event on our Eventbrite page here. We will be covering Brexit, new immigration routes, mental […]

Understanding the plight of Afghan Refugees – 26th January 2021 at 2pm

Jane Heybroek, a senior practitioner in Chambers’ immigration and public law team is delighted to have been invited to participate in this Round Table event alongside some excellent panellists including the Shadow Minister for Immigration, Holly Lynch, MP for Halifax. Jane has been practising in immigration law since 2005. She has a particular interest in […]

‘A Practical Guide to Claims for Unlawful Detention and False Imprisonment in Immigration and Asylum Cases’

OUT NOW: ‘A Practical Guide to Claims for Unlawful Detention and False Imprisonment in Immigration and Asylum Cases’ by Samina Iqbal, joint-head of the immigration and public law team. Samina is a senior public law and immigration practitioner with over 20 years’ experience, and a growing specialism in challenges to unlawful detention, crossing over with claims […]

Joint immigration and employment law webinar

On 27th January 2021 at 12pm, Sanaz Saifolahi, a senior practitioner within Chambers’ immigration and public Law team, will join Sharpe Pritchard Solicitors & Parliamentary Agents to present a webinar on the immigration implications after the UK exited the EU on 31st December 2020. Julie Bann, employment partner at Sharpe Pritchard will also discuss any […]

LAUNCH – New Immigration & Public Law and Animal Rights teams

It is with great pleasure that Chambers is hosting the official launch of our two new teams practising in IMMIGRATION AND PUBLIC LAW and ANIMAL RIGHTS. The launch will be hosted on Zoom on 8th December 2020 at 6pm. Mr Justice Fordham, High Court Judge, and Steve Wise, Founder and President of the Non-human Rights […]

Chambers continues to grow from strength to strength

Chambers is delighted to welcome Jamil Dhanji as a member, who joins Chambers’ immigration and public law team from Lamb Building. Jamil Dhanji (2010) – Jamil is a public and human rights lawyer, specialising in all areas of personal and business immigration, international protection and nationality law. He advises and represents clients at all levels […]

The Long Haul – a weekend of human rights panels

Chambers is delighted invite you to the The Long Haul 2020, a thrilling week-end of human rights panels starting this evening, Friday 27th until Sunday 29th November. The event and programmes has been organised by our new colleague, Jan Doerfel, and features an illustrious group of speakers, including our very own Anthony Metzer QC, Samina Iqbal and Jan Doerfel […]

Cathy Jaquiss awarded Young Pro Bono Barrister of the Year 2020

Chambers was very happy to have celebrated the last two awards being announced from the Bar Pro Bono Awards 2020 on 21st November 2020 at the Bar Conference, hosted online by Amanda Pinto QC, Chair of the Bar Council. In particular, Chambers is delighted to congratulate Catherine Jaquiss, who was awarded joint winner in the ‘Young Pro […]

LAUNCH – New Immigration & Public Law and Animal Rights teams

It is with great pleasure that Chambers is hosting the official launch of our two new teams practising in IMMIGRATION AND PUBLIC LAW and ANIMAL RIGHTS. The launch will be hosted on Zoom on 8th December 2020 at 6pm. Mr Justice Fordham, High Court Judge, and Steve Wise, Founder and President of the Non-human Rights […]

Inspirational Women in Law Awards 2020

Chambers is delighted to have celebrated the Inspirational Women in Law Awards 2020 on the evening of 5th November 2020, organised by the Next 100 years campaign. In particular, Chambers wishes to congratulate Samina Iqbal, who was awarded ‘Champion of the Year’. Samina is Joint-Head of Chambers’ immigration and public law team and was recognised for […]

 

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