Practice Areas

Asylum And Human Rights

We provide comprehensive legal representation for individuals seeking asylum and human rights protection in the UK. Our team collectively shares more than three decades of experience within immigration law, establishing a strong track record that sets us apart in this complex field.

We guide clients through every stage of their claim; from the initial application stage to appeal proceedings, ensuring their case is presented with the utmost clarity and compelling evidence. Our expertise encompasses Article 3 claims, refugee cases, and complex human rights matters under Articles 2, 6, and 8 of the ECHR.

Our approach focuses on strengthening asylum claims by identifying the best country evidence and expert reports, whilst preventing deportations by highlighting meaningful links to the UK.

Barrister David Jones has successfully represented clients fleeing political persecution, religious discrimination, and gender-based violence, securing positive outcomes even in particularly challenging cases. His track record includes several landmark decisions that have helped shape current asylum law interpretation, including successful appeals before the Upper Tribunal and Court of Appeal.

We understand the profound impact these cases have on individuals’ lives and families. Working directly with you, we provide clear guidance through each step, ensuring you fully understand the process whilst building the strongest possible case for protection. Whether challenging removal directions, appealing negative decisions, or presenting fresh claims, we offer strategic advocacy backed by decades of successful representations before all levels of the UK immigration judiciary.

Judicial Review

We offer expert representation in Judicial Review proceedings, challenging unlawful decisions by the Home Office and other public bodies. With extensive experience before the Administrative Court and Upper Tribunal, we provide comprehensive guidance through every stage of your case—from the crucial pre-action protocol correspondence through to substantive hearings and costs recovery.

Our expertise includes challenging unlawful detention, removal directions, certification decisions, and refusals of fresh claims.

Barrister David Jones has secured numerous successful outcomes for clients, including substantial damages awards and precedent-setting judgments. Understanding that cost can be a barrier to justice, we often undertake cases on a Conditional Fee Arrangement basis, ensuring access to high-quality legal representation whilst managing financial risk.

We carefully analyse the prospects of your case, prepare robust grounds of challenge, and handle all procedural requirements including urgent applications where necessary. Our strategic approach extends beyond securing permission and successful outcome. We ensure thorough attention to costs applications, having recovered significant legal costs for clients from opposing parties.

Immigration Appeals

We specialise in comprehensive representation for all types of immigration appeals. Barrister David Jones has appeared regularly over the course of his career at all tiers of the Courts, from the Immigration Asylum Chamber through the High Court, Court of Appeal and up to the European Court of Human Rights.

We provide expert guidance and advocacy at every stage of the appeals process, from initial refusal to final hearing.

Our approach combines thorough case preparation with persuasive legal arguments, ensuring your case is presented in the most compelling way possible. We carefully analyse refusal reasons, identify key legal issues, and develop targeted strategies to address them effectively.

David’s position as a strong litigant contender is reflected in his excellent track record of successful appeals across various immigration categories. With decades of experience, he brings not just legal insight, but practical knowledge gained from years of successfully meeting challenges in courts at all levels. This dual perspective allows us to anticipate counterarguments, navigate procedural complexities, and maximise your chances of success.

Our expertise spans the full spectrum of immigration appeals, including:

First-tier Tribunal appeals against visa refusals
Upper Tribunal appeals on points of law
Deportation appeals
Asylum and human rights appeals
Appeals against EEA decisions
Appeals to the Court of Appeal

We understand that behind every case is a person whose life and future are directly affected by the outcome. That’s why we combine excellence in advocacy with a compassionate, client-focused approach, keeping you informed and supported throughout the entire appeals process.

Deportation And Administrative Removal

We provide urgent and strategic representation in deportation and administrative removal cases, offering expert intervention when time is of the essence. With extensive experience in handling emergency instructions from solicitors, charitable organisations, and direct access clients, we act swiftly to protect individuals facing removal from the UK.

Our expertise includes challenging deportation orders on Human Rights grounds, representing vulnerable migrants with compelling family and individual circumstances, and contesting removal directions through urgent Judicial Review proceedings. We have secured numerous successful outcomes, including last-minute injunctions preventing removal and substantive victories in complex deportation appeals.

Drawing upon our team’s detailed knowledge of Article 8 rights and the public interest considerations in deportation cases, we build strong arguments focusing on both legal compliance and compelling compassionate factors.

Barrister David Jone’s record includes several notable successes, particularly where family life, children’s best interests, or serious health issues are involved.

We understand the devastating impact deportation can have on individuals and families. Our team’s approach combines urgent practical action with thorough legal strategy, ensuring that every available avenue is explored to prevent unjust removals and secure your right to remain in the UK.

Family Visa

We are passionate in uniting and keeping families together in the UK through expert immigration advice and representation. Over more than two decades, we have had the privilege of guiding countless families through every stage of the immigration process, from initial applications to challenging refusals at appeal.

We provide expert representation across the complete spectrum of family immigration matters, including:

Spouse and partner visas (marriage, civil partnership, unmarried partners)
Children joining parents in the UK
Adult Dependent Relative applications, including complex care requirement cases
Post Brexit EUSS representations
Family life applications outside the Immigration Rules based on Article 8 rights
Applications involving exceptional circumstances or compelling compassionate factors
Cases involving complex family dynamics or unusual financial circumstances

Whether you’re making an initial application or challenging a refusal, we provide thorough analysis of your circumstances, clear guidance on meeting eligibility criteria, and strategic advice on presenting compelling evidence. For cases falling outside standard criteria, we specialise in establishing exceptional circumstances and compelling compassionate factors to build robust arguments for your case.

Our proven track record includes successful representations at all levels, from entry clearance applications through to tribunal appeals, ensuring families achieve their goal of settling together in the UK.

Nationality And Settlement

We provide expert guidance through the complex processes of British Nationality application, EUSS Settlement and Indefinite Leave to Remain. With decades of experience handling settlement and British nationality law, we help clients secure their long-term future in the UK through both standard and complex applications.

Our expertise spans all aspects of nationality and settlement, including:

British citizenship applications (naturalisation and registration)
Indefinite Leave to Remain applications
Complex good character assessments
Addressing past immigration issues and overstay
Settlement based on long residence
Resolving complex nationality status questions
EU Settlement Scheme Settlement applications

With the ever-challenging updates to the “good character” requirement under nationality provisions, expert advice is more than ever needed. The Home Office continues to raise the bar for what constitutes good character, with increasingly rigorous assessments of applicants’ backgrounds. Our team’s deep understanding of these evolving requirements allows us to anticipate potential issues and develop effective strategies to address them.

Barrister David Jones excels in handling challenging cases, including those involving historical immigration issues, complex residence histories, or good character concerns. Our approach combines close attention to detail with strategic presentation of your case, ensuring that we identify and address potential issues before they become obstacles.

David’s established track record includes successful representations in complex nationality cases, including those requiring detailed legal submissions on technical points of law. We provide clear, practical guidance through every stage of the process, from initial assessment through to celebration of your successful outcome.

Business Immigration

For over three decades, we have witnessed the evolution of UK work and business immigration routes, adapting to the constant legislative changes that define this complex area of law. Our extensive experience throughout this period provides us with unparalleled insight into UKVI requirements and their practical application, enabling us to interpret regulations accurately and help your work and business plans flourish in the UK.

We provide comprehensive representation from initial applications through to complex litigation challenges.

Our practice has established itself as the premier choice for challenging refusals of work and business visas, with a proven track record of successful outcomes before the Immigration Tribunals and Higher Courts.

Sponsor Licence Services:

Sponsor Licence applications and renewals
Sponsor Licence suspension challenges
Sponsor Licence revocation appeals
Compliance audits and civil penalty defence

Work Visa Representations:

Skilled Worker visa applications and appeals
Certificate of Sponsorship issues (both Defined and Undefined CoS)
Global Mobility visa routes
Intra-company transfers and specialist assignments

Whether you require strategic advice for initial applications, urgent intervention for compliance issues, or determined advocacy against adverse decisions, we deliver authoritative guidance tailored to your specific business objectives and circumstances.