Immigration, Asylum and Nationality
The Immigration and Asylum Law Team at Kenworthy’s Chambers advises individuals wanting to remain in the UK and those seeking entry to the UK.
Kenworthy’s Immigration Barristers are recognised as the leading set on the northern circuit and are ranked band 1 by Chambers and Partners.
“Kenworthy’s Chambers offer a wealth of experience in immigration law.”
“Kenworthy's Chambers is a leading immigration set with a strong bench of experienced barristers. Members act for a range of claimants, including vulnerable individuals, in asylum, deportation and unlawful detention cases."
“Kenworthy’s has strength in depth and are pre-eminent in the Northwest.”
“Kenworthy’s Chambers is the most frequent Chambers instructed by our immigration department. The team is efficient; has a good range of Barristers with varying expertise; and on occasion offers a range of training opportunities very useful for practitioners."
"Courtney Richards and Daniella Howarth are so organised and hands-on - really 'on it'. They manage the diaries well, and if we want to instruct a barrister who's already engaged, they always try and find suitable cover for us."
Of particular mention is Courtney Richards and Daniella Howarth. Both clerks are extremely efficient and professional. They respond promptly to queries and are always approachable.
My client wanted me to pass on her sincere thanks for your help at the appeal. She thinks you are brilliant, as do I.
Caroline Clark, Broudie Jackson Carter
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.
George Brown is simply a superstar! He successfully stayed a removal set and has done a truly magnificent job.
Mohammed Sadiq Patel, Highfields Solicitors
Head of the Hull Office, Frances Ledbury, and I were singing the praises of Shazia Khan during our team meeting today! We hope to be able to instruct her more often.
Louis MacWilliam, Head of Immigration at Truth Legal
Immigration Barrister George Brown did a truly brilliant job in this case where a mother and her child will be reunited.
Mohammed Sadiq Patel, Highfields Solicitors
The task was great, but the appeal was allowed, and Jonathan Greer took it in his stride, leaving me in no doubt that Kenworthy's Chambers is the greatest of all time! Thank you once again, you were amazing!
Sarsie Koomson, Liberty Solicitors
Thanks, Gita Patel. I really appreciate your work. Your help and advice over the past month have been invaluable. All three of our appeals got upgraded to refugee status.
Susan Liew, Collingwood Immigration
I always know my clients are in a safe pair of hands with Gita Patel, that is why we instruct her!
Michelle Haughian, Broudie Jackson Canter
Craig Holmes was wonderful in today's attendance at my client's immigration case.
Stellamaris Saltibus, Matt Rowland Solicitors
Kenworthy’s Chambers attracts praise as ‘a go-to set’ for immigration and asylum work.
Kenworthy’s Chambers is very experienced in immigration matters and has a number of experienced barristers.
Jonathan Greer has reliable expertise in Immigration and Asylum Law.
The ‘very sharp’ Shazia Khan has substantial experience in appearing before the Court of Appeal in asylum and immigration cases.
Shazia Khan has impressive expertise. She is very personable and will fight for her clients.
Gita Patel has an excellent track record in handling judicial review proceedings involving vulnerable individuals.
Gita Patel has an understated, common-sense approach to cases. A quietly but devastatingly effective advocate.
Craig Holmes has a background in Immigration Law and, as a result, has hit the ground running. He is an excellent advocate.
Kenworthy’s Chambers is able to provide advice and representation at the highest level.
Kenworthy's Chambers is an experienced set of Barristers, specialising in the asylum and immigration field and able to handle complex and novel legal issues.
Key recent instructions include several judicial reviews and an appeal arguing that gang-related violence in El Salvador was political in nature, making asylum seekers from El Salvador involved in such entitled to have their claims considered.
An extremely experienced Immigration Barrister with superb client care and a very strong grasp of the law.
Gita Patel is understated but highly effective, with an outstanding success rate.
Jonathan Greer has established himself as a firm favourite with Immigration Solicitors.
An exceptionally bright junior with very strong drafting and advocacy skills.
Jonathan Greer is an erudite barrister. He is easy to work with and demonstrates good client care.
Craig Holmes is a promising Immigration Practitioner with experience acting in country guidance cases and judicial reviews.
Your thorough preparation, strategic approach, and persuasive advocacy were instrumental in persuading the judge to rule in our client's favour. We look forward to the opportunity to collaborate with you on future cases and continue our partnership in pursuing justice for those in need of legal assistance.
Immigration Team, MRG Solicitors
The appeal has been allowed and we are writing to express our deepest gratitude and heartfelt thanks for your exceptional efforts and outstanding work in winning our case. Your dedication, expertise, and unwavering support were pivotal in achieving this favorable outcome, and we are immensely grateful for everything you have done.
Khalid Mian, Worldwide Solicitors
On behalf of our client who was in an ordeal for the last 11 years, thank you from the bottom of our hearts for your efforts and exceptional legal representation. We will always remember your contribution and will not hesitate to recommend your services to anyone in need of a brilliant Barrister!
Khalid Mian, Worldwide Solicitors
Kenworthy’s Chambers represent and advise Immigration Lawyers, Immigration Solicitors, NGOs, as well as domestic and international firms in asylum appeals, deportation, business and personal immigration cases.
Kenworthy’s Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Team represent clients in appeals before First-Tier Tribunals, Upper Tribunal (Immigration and Asylum Chamber), Court of Appeal, High Court, and the Supreme Court. The team regularly represents and gives advice on cases involving EU Law following Brexit.
Our Asylum Barristers provide eligibility advice on the suitability of dependants, such as children, spouses or parents, in making derivate rights applications under Immigration Law.
Legal 500 call Kenworthy’s specialists in immigration and human rights cases and note that members of the set are very thorough and deliver frank and pragmatic advice.
Our Expertise
Kenworthy’s Barristers handle all types of Immigration, Asylum and Nationality work, including the following types of cases:
- Asylum
- Citizenship Applications
- Civil Penalties
- Commercial Immigration
- Deportation
- Derivative Rights – Family Applications
- EU Law
- EU Settlement Scheme (EUSS)
- Family Migration
- Human Rights
- Immigration
- Judicial Review
- Nationality
- Settlement Applications
- Unlawful Detention
Latest Media
Kenworthy’s Chambers’ 2025 Legal 500 Immigration Rankings
Kenworthy’s Chambers’ 2025 Chambers and Partners Immigration Rankings
Kenworthy’s Chambers Move to Victoria Buildings
Kenworthy’s Chambers’ 2025 Legal Directory Success
Kenworthy’s Chambers Prepare to Expand
Kenworthy’s Chambers Fees Clerk Vacancy
Jonathan Greer Appointed Deputy Judge of the Upper Tribunal
Kenworthy’s Barristers Honoured in Pro Bono Recognition List
Immigration Barrister Gita Patel’s Iranian Kurdish Asylum Case
Changing Roles Within Kenworthy’s Chambers Clerking Team
Immigration Team Ranked Band 1 in Chambers and Partners 2024
Kenworthy’s Chambers Immigration Team Ranked Top Tier by Legal 500 in 2024
Kenworthy’s Chambers and Partners 2024 Rankings
Kenworthy’s Chambers Legal 500 Rankings 2024
Asylum Appeal Win for El Salvador National Who Escaped Gang Persecution
Sexual Exploitation Victim Prevented from Being Re-Trafficked by Gita Patel
Jonathan Greer Appointed as Employment and Immigration Judge
Immigration Barrister Reacts to Home Office Questionnaire Aiming to Reduce Asylum Backlog
Colette Snape Shadows Family and Immigration Teams as Part of Pupillage
Mark Schwenk secures UK asylum for Kurdish Christian from Iran
Kenworthy’s Chambers Takes on Three New Pupils
Kenworthy’s Chambers’ Immigration Team Takes Tier 1 Legal 500 Ranking
Gita Patel Successfully Represents Albanian Trafficking Victim in Asylum Appeal
Congratulations to our Members ranked in the Legal 500 2020 Edition!
Mark Schwenk Volunteering in Athens for ILPA: Athens Refugee Legal Support Project
Jonathan Greer Successfully Represents Unaccompanied Asylum Seeking Child in Asylum Appeal
Craig Holmes Secures Injunction Against Removal and Permission to Proceed to Judicial Review
Craig Holmes Succeeds in Judicial Review of Refusal of Indefinite Leave to Remain
Ex-Tempore Judgements – Observations by the Upper Tribunal
Asylum Seekers Struggle in Greece
Worsening Situation for Asylum Seekers in Greece
Consonants, Vowels, and Assessments of Truthfulness
Kenworthy’s Immigration Team Ranked Tier 1 in Chambers & Partners UK Bar 2021!
Payment for Appeal Skeleton Arguments in First-tier Tribunal Immigration and Asylum Appeals
Congratulations to our Members Ranked in the Legal 500 2021 Edition!
Kenworthy’s Chambers Set to Expand Eight Established Teams
Immigration & Asylum Update: Clearly Unfounded Certificates; a Settled Approach?
Immigration/Asylum Team Update: LASPO 5 Years On…
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Immigration & Asylum Law Update: Durable Partners of EEA National After Surviving Domestic Abuse Successes
Immigration & Asylum Law Update: Cart Style Judicial Review – Keeping the Upper Tribunal Honest
Immigration & Asylum Law Update: Durable Partners of EEA National After Surviving Domestic Abuse
Immigration & Asylum Law - Rights of Appeal for Extended Family Members
Immigration & Asylum Update: War, Conflict and the Best Interests of the Child
Contact Us
If you have an Immigration Law case you need advice or advocacy for, call our Immigration Clerks Daniella Howarth and Alessandro Saporita-Clark on 0161 832 4036, email [email protected], [email protected], or fill out our contact form.