Kenworthy’s Chambers has achieved Band 1 in Immigration, and a record-equalling six of our Immigration Barristers have made Chambers and Partners’ annual rankings!

Kenworthy’s Chambers Immigration Barristers

Chambers and Partners note that Kenworthy’s Chambers Immigration Team is led by Practice Manager Maria Rushworth and state we are a “Leading immigration law set with a strong bench of experienced Barristers with a breadth of experience which enables them to take on all types of cases.”

“Members act for a range of claimants, including vulnerable individuals, in asylum, deportation and unlawful detention cases.”

“Members of the set have been instructed on significant matters such as VS (Ukraine) v SSHD, navigating complex Refugee Convention issues in the process of asylum appeals. Other work from the set ranged from the representation of modern slavery victims in refugee claims, and resisting deportation.”

Gita Patel

Gita Patel is ranked Band 1 by Chambers and Partners, who described her practice saying, “Gita acts exclusively for claimants and attracts praise for her sensitive representation of vulnerable clients, including victims of trafficking and seriously ill asylum seekers. Areas of expertise include human rights law, asylum and public law issues.”

 “Gita has great success in the Court of Appeal and is exceptional with vulnerable clients.

 “She is a top-notch barrister.”

Shazia Khan

Shazia Khan is also ranked Band 1 by the world-leading legal directory. There were several testimonials provided by Chambers and Partners for the work she does.

One said, “She is our 'go-to' barrister for complex immigration and asylum cases; a safe pair of hands for the most challenging cases.”

Meanwhile, a second added, “Shazia is always very thorough and professional in her approach.”

Mark Schwenk

Mark Schwenk is once again ranked Band 1 by Chambers and Partners. They describe him saying, “Mark Schwenk is a technical genius and a master at written advocacy.” 

 “Mark is extremely knowledgeable. He can be turned to for sound advice on any legal matter and his advice is always very helpful and practical.”

George Brown

George Brown is also awarded a Band 1 ranking by Chambers and Partners yet again. 

The legal directory praised his work, stating, “He is really good with clients, especially with those more vulnerable. His advocacy is also really good.”

 “George Brown is very senior in experience and this shows when working with him. His ability to cut through the issues of a case is fantastic and his advocacy is always impressive.”

Jonathan Greer

Jonathan Greer is another of Kenworthy’s Immigration Barristers to grab a Band 1 ranking from the world’s leading legal directory!

Chambers and Partners recommended Jonathan, saying, “He is a brilliant advocate, getting right to the issue. He is so concise, but never to the detriment of his case.”

 “Jonathan Greer is an excellent advocate, good on technical issues, and is dedicated to the protection of human rights.”

Craig Holmes

Craig Holmes is rising in Chambers and Partners rankings! The leading legal directory praises him, declaring, “Craig Holmes is a promising Immigration practitioner with experience acting in country guidance cases and judicial reviews. He has appeared before the Upper Tribunal and Court of Appeal.”

Testimonials the legal directory collected for Immigration Barrister Craig Holmes include, “He is very effective in an understated way, meaning he isn't abrasive.” 

 “He is honestly just brilliant. In his formulation of submissions, he is so succinct and clear. He gets right to the heart of the issue.”

And “Craig works very hard for clients and provides great advice and support to solicitors.”

Immigration Clerks

Chambers and Partners marked Kenworthy’s Chambers’ Immigration Clerks as one of our strengths, noting, “Courtney Richards and Daniella Howarth are exceptional clerks, and have been for a very long time.” 

Adding that “Their clerking team is very approachable and efficient.”

Another testimonial collected by the legal directory states, “The clerks are by far the best I have worked with, and this makes the process of instructing Kenworthy's very easy and reassuring.”

If you have an Immigration Law case you need advice or advocacy for, call our Immigration Clerks Courtney Richards and Daniella Howarth on 0161 832 4036, email Courtney@kenworthys.co.uk, or Daniella@kenworthys.co.uk.