We are absolutely thrilled to announce that Kenworthy’s Chambers’ Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Team has been awarded the top ranking, Tier 1, by the world’s leading legal directory, the Legal 500.

The Legal 500 is a global legal research and publishing company that assesses global law firms, Lawyers and Barristers for its annual lists and guides.

In the Legal 500’s assessment of Kenworthy’s Chambers, they note that: “Kenworthy’s is known for having several excellent Barristers who are experts in Immigration Law. They do publicly funded work and are also good value for privately funded work.”

“Kenworthy’s Chambers is a top choice for Immigration Barristers. They have a large number of experienced and friendly Barristers who are suitable for all levels of the process. All Counsel are respected and willing to get involved early on.”

“Kenworthy’s is a professional yet pleasantly informal Chambers. In the main, they seek to advise and assist in representing a client, without looking to take over the case.”

“All members of chambers are approachable and helpful to clients, who tend to be vulnerable people.”

“The team has immense experience and know-how.”

The Legal 500 goes on to heap praise onto Kenworthy’s Immigration Barristers, who all achieved Tier 1 ranking by the legal directory!

Leading Juniors George Brown, Mark Schwenk and Jonathan Greer were all recommended by Legal 500 for their strength in Immigration Law.

Leading Junior George Brown was ranked Tier 1 by Legal 500. They said, “George has immense experience and judgment, he is pragmatic and wise, and he has the trust and confidence of instructing solicitors and the judiciary. He is a veteran.

Leading Junior Jonathan Greer was ranked Tier 1 by Legal 500, who praised him by saying: “Jonathan combines an impressive range of Immigration Law knowledge with a practical and proactive approach to work. “He often provides not only the standard advice one would expect, but also a novel take on complex matters, which allied with a very adaptable approach to advocacy makes for an excellent Barrister. “His experience of difficult and delicate cases are on a par with Barristers of many more years practice. His input is also valued on questions of ethics and conduct."

Huge congratulations are in order for Craig Holmes, who was named as a ‘Rising Star’ on top of achieving a Tier 1 ranking. Legal 500 was complimentary declaring that, “Craig is a very intelligent barrister with a vast knowledge of Asylum and Immigration Law. He is passionate about the cases he is instructed on and is very skilled in drafting complex and progressive legal arguments.”

Legal 500 also ranked Gita Patel as Tier 1, explaining that, “Gita Patel specials in Immigration and Asylum Law, and has substantial expertise in conducting judicial review proceedings, especially in cases involving representation of vulnerable appellants, such as minors, elderly individuals and those with mental health issues.”

They awarded her high praise saying, “Gita has great judgment born of years of experience. Modest and pragmatic, understated but highly efficient, she is top of the league in terms of positive outcomes - she lets her work do the talking."

According to the legal directory, “Shazia Khan also has an impressive practice and her fluency in fluent in Urdu, Punjabi and Hindi is notable.”

They go on to say, “Shazia has a very good knowledge base and understanding of the subject matter. She is prompt to respond and provide advice and is very approachable and easy to communicate with.”

So, congratulations to Immigration Barrister Shazia Khan and the rest of the team for being awarded Tier 1 ranking by Legal 500! We also need to thank our Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Clerks Courtney Soden and Daniella Howarth who were described as, “Absolutely brilliant.”

Speaking about Kenworthy’s Chambers’ Clerks, Legal 500 also reported, “They set the standard, not just for the North but for the UK too.” Adding, “Hats off to Maria Rushworth and Courtney Soden.”

If you have an Immigration Law case you need advice or advocacy for, call our Immigration Clerks Courtney Soden and Daniella Howarth on 0161 832 4036, email [email protected], [email protected], or fill out our contact form.