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New Tenants at Goldsmith Chambers

We are thrilled to announce that Niamh Fegan and Natalie Jolly have accepted offers of tenancy following the successful completion of their pupillages. Both Niamh and Natalie have already demonstrated exceptional talent and dedication, and we are delighted that they will be staying with us to begin their careers at the Bar. They are now […]

Brenda Efurhievwe nominated for Young Pro Bono Barrister of the Year

Brenda is a member of the Immigration and Public Law team, specialising in complex immigration and asylum appeals, and related public and civil law challenges. In recognition for the nearly 300 hours of pro bono work which she undertook throughout 2025, Brenda was nominated for the Young Pro Bono Barrister of the Year award. In […]

Brenda Efurhievwe secures judicial review permission in complex US removal challenge

Brenda Efurhievwe represented the Applicant (A) in their application for permission to apply for judicial review of two decisions of the Secretary of State for the Home Department (JR-LON-2025-004558). A is a vulnerable individual with complex health needs, which have been recognised in immigration detention. In September 2025, while A was in detention, the need […]

WDIL Awards

Chambers is delighted to learn that Anthony Metzer KC, a previous recipient of the award, has again been shortlisted for the award of Mentor of the Year by Women and Diversity in Law. The winner will be announced at the dinner on 28 April.

University of Oxford

Jan Doerfel and Katherine Soroya will be speaking at the Faculty of Law, University of Oxford as part of an important discussion titled ‘The Future of Asylum Law in the UK: Backlogs, Appeals & Small Boats’. The event will explore recent developments in the UK asylum system and attendees will hear from practitioners, those with […]

 

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