Asylum and Human Rights:

Information for individuals who requires asylum and humanitarian protection:

We understand that immigrating to the UK is not an easy decision to make, specially if you are not safe in your country of origin and is unable or unwilling to return to your country of origin owing to a wel-founded fear of being persecuted for reasons of race, religion, nationality, membership of a particular social group, or political opinion. Our highly experienced asylum team provides clear asylum advice, tailored for each situation and individual. Our team can assist you from the simplest to the most complex matters.

Areas of services for individuals who requires asylum and humanitarian protection include the following: 

• Obtaining protection for individuals in the UK
• Applying for a Home Office Travel document
• Submitting new evidence to support asylum claim
• Discretionary applications
• Complex human rights application

Appeals and Judicial Review:

• Appeals to immigration tribunals
• Appeal an asylum support decision
• Pre-action protocols
• Judicial Reviews

Type of work carried out for immigration individuals involves:

• Advice on the outcome of the claim, supporting documents, procedure, timescales, fees and your prospects of gaining a successful outcome
• Considering whether any other options are available to you
• Taking full instructions
• Confirming the advice and steps taken in writing to you
• Providing complete list of documents as well as information
• Reviewing supporting documents
• Arranging initial and main interview
• Preparing bundle of documents in support of asylum claim
• Monitor progress of your asylum claim, appeal or judicial review etc
• Providing you advice about the outcome of the claim and any further steps you need to take

Our legal fees:

Hourly rates:

We work on hourly rates and we charge £200 to £320 plus VAT at 20% per hour depending on the seniority and expertise of the caseworker or solicitor dealing with the matter. More complex matters will attract higher fees, but we will always advise you on this.

Disbursements:

Clients can expect the main disbursements to include:

• Counsel's fees
• Fees payable to Courts or Tribunals
• Fees of independent Experts or Agents where required
• Travel and meeting expenses
• Document Certification Fees
• Other ancillary disbursements, including biometric enrolment, translations, courier and postage charges

VAT Notice:

Please note that VAT at 20% will need to be added to our charges and to some of the payments that we need to make on your behalf.

Timescales:

We will normally be able to assit with your claim within 2 to 3 weeks of instruction provided we have received all the necessary documentation.

For Home Office guidelines on waiting period, click here.