We are delighted to share that Chambers’ immigration team has been recommended for the first time in the 2023 edition of Chambers & Partners. You can access the team’s profile here and read the preview immediately below.
We are also pleased to celebrate three of our senior members of the team – Anthony Metzer KC, Samina Iqbal and Sanaz Saifolahi – who have again been individually recommended as leading barristers, as well as a further senior member – Sarah Pinder – who has been recommended for the first time:
Anthony Metzer KC – in Band 3 as a Leading Silk: Anthony Metzer KC has an impressive immigration practice focusing on asylum, and issues including the rights of EU nationals and their families. He is routinely sought after for his experience in complex judicial reviews. He also sits in both the Upper Tribunal and the Administrative Court. “Tony is client and solicitor focused, and very easy to work with.” “He is excellent. For someone of his stature and knowledge, he is incredibly approachable and very down to earth.” “Outstanding across the board. He is strikingly distinguished, yet maintains the ability to engage with clients in a simple, down-to-earth manner that instils assurance and confidence.”
Samina Iqbal – in Band 4 as a Leading Junior: Samina Iqbal is a seasoned immigration barrister with strong expertise in EU law, nationality law and human rights. She is particularly adept at handling complex judicial reviews that challenge Home Office decisions and immigration policy. She represents a wide range of clients including vulnerable women and unaccompanied minors. “A dauntless advocate who fights for a just resolution. She is meticulous with facts, and passionate about her practice.”
Sanaz Saifolahi – in Band 4 as a Leading Junior: Sanaz Saifolahi is a renowned immigration barrister with considerable experience in the rights of EU nationals and their families. She has deep expertise in all aspects of human rights law and acts for a range of clients, including highly vulnerable individuals. “A brilliant barrister in every aspect of counsel services.” “Sanaz knows the law inside and out. She brings a huge amount of expertise, particularly concerning EUSS.” “She is very versatile. She shows a great depth of expertise and knowledge.”
Sarah Pinder – in Band 4 as a Leading Junior: Sarah Pinder has a sophisticated applicant-side immigration and asylum practice. Her work takes in judicial reviews challenging systemic or policy issues, and she can demonstrate detailed knowledge of areas including age assessment, and risk of return to country of origin. “She has a deep knowledge of the asylum and immigration system. She is extremely responsive, compassionate and determined.” “An excellent barrister to work with. Sarah is always ready to take on a new challenge even if the odds seem to be stacked against the client.”
We wish to thank all of our instructing solicitors and legal representatives, and other public access clients and organisations, who have supported Chambers’ immigration team over the years and provided the warm and truly humbling feedback cited above. We are truly grateful.
