Being held in detention ahead of being deported from the UK without the help of a deportation solicitor in London is stressful on a person, emotionally and legally.
As a team of deportation solicitors in London, our job is to represent you in your deportation case, ensure you clearly understand your rights as a migrant and dispute any unjust decisions made by the Home Office.
Before anything else, differentiating between deportation and enforced removal is necessary; deportation is the forced removal of a foreign national from the UK on account of criminal charges and threats to the public, whereas enforced removal, otherwise known as administrative removal, is when foreign nationals’ visas expire before they leave the UK or they do not have the right to remain.
In some cases deportation is automatic (see below). In other situations, the Secretary of State’s power to deport is discretionary and curtails any prior leave to remain in the UK. In certain instances, deportation can also be contested under the Trafficking Convention or the Refugee Convention.
The team at Branch Austin McCormick LLP have extensive experience in securing a successful determination at first instance or at appeal in regards to deportation matters. Our immigration team have particular experience with complex deportation cases.
Partner and Head of Immigration
Efrat is a partner and head of the Immigration department. She joined the firm in January 2022.
Senior Associate - Private and Corporate Immigration
Charlotte is an experienced UK immigration solicitor. She advises individuals, entrepreneurs and businesses across the full range of UK immigration routes and is known for her calm, supportive approach, making complex Home Office processes feel manageable for her clients.
Paralegal
Lisa is a Paralegal in the immigration team at Branch Austin McCormick. She assists with a broad range of personal and business immigration matters, including Skilled Worker applications, family-based routes, and nationality matters.
Trainee Solicitor
Ramatu Ibrahim, joined the firm in February 2024, and has started her training contract in the Immigration Department.
