Practice Areas

Asylum And Human Rights

David Jones and his team provide comprehensive legal representation for individuals seeking asylum and human rights protection in the UK. With more than three decades of collective experience within immigration law, the practice has established a strong track record in this complex field.

Clients receive expert guidance 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. The team’s expertise encompasses Article 3 claims, refugee cases, and complex human rights matters under Articles 2, 6, and 8 of the ECHR.

David’s 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.

David 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.

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

Judicial Review

David Jones offers 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, David provides comprehensive guidance through every stage of the case—from the crucial pre-action protocol correspondence through to substantive hearings and costs recovery.

The practice’s expertise includes challenging unlawful detention, removal directions, certification decisions, and refusals of fresh claims.

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

David carefully analyses the prospects of each case, prepares robust grounds of challenge, and handles all procedural requirements including urgent applications where necessary. His strategic approach extends beyond securing permission and successful outcomes. David ensures thorough attention to costs applications, having recovered significant legal costs for clients from opposing parties.

Immigration Appeals

David Jones and his team 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.

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

His approach combines thorough case preparation with persuasive legal arguments, ensuring each case is presented in the most compelling way possible. David carefully analyses refusal reasons, identifies key legal issues, and develops targeted strategies to address them effectively.

David’s position as a strong litigant 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 David and his team to anticipate counterarguments, navigate procedural complexities, and maximise chances of success.

David’s 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

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

Deportation And Administrative Removal

David provides 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, David acts swiftly to protect individuals facing removal from the UK.

The practice’s 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. David has secured numerous successful outcomes, including last-minute injunctions preventing removal and substantive victories in complex deportation appeals.

Drawing upon detailed knowledge of Article 8 rights and the public interest considerations in deportation cases, David builds strong arguments focusing on both legal compliance and compelling compassionate factors.

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

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

Family Visa

David offers expert immigration advice and representation to help reunite and support families in the UK. Over more than two decades, David has had the privilege of guiding countless families through every stage of the immigration process, from initial applications to challenging refusals at appeal.

The practice provides 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 making an initial application or challenging a refusal, David provides thorough analysis of circumstances, clear guidance on meeting eligibility criteria, and strategic advice on presenting compelling evidence. For cases falling outside standard criteria, the practice specialises in establishing exceptional circumstances and compelling compassionate factors to build robust arguments for each case.

David’s 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, David Jones and his team have witnessed the evolution of UK work and business immigration routes, adapting to the constant legislative changes that define this complex area of law. This extensive experience provides unparalleled insight into UKVI requirements and their practical application, enabling accurate interpretation of regulations to help work and business plans flourish in the UK.

David provides comprehensive representation from initial applications through to complex litigation challenges.

The practice has established itself as a 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.