Immigration: The North

This Rotherham-based immigration boutique holds an admirable reputation in the area; the "incredibly dedicated team" advises on the full range of immigration, nationality and asylum issues, and it continues to provide legal aid work. In particular, it has significant expertise in contentious matters and regularly handles appeals and judicial review applications.

KEY INDIVIDUALS Christopher Cole is singled out for his "sharp intellect" and "to-the-point approach." Sources also appreciate his enthusiasm for the sector, agreeing that "he likes to get his teeth into problems."

This predominantly legal aid firm has a long-standing reputation for its work in the region. It provides a broad service which includes asylum and deportation casework, advice on family reunion, certificates of sponsorship, points-based system (PBS) applications and other work-related visas.  

KEY INDIVIDUALS Respected figure Bryony Rest leads the immigration team and is hailed for her "hands-on approach."

This dedicated team handles the full range of immigration, nationality and asylum matters and remains committed to providing legal aid work. It is extremely experienced in higher court work, having acted in numerous High Court judicial reviews and cases before the Court of Appeal. The group wins plaudits for its impressive client care, its incisive approach and its ability to take on any points of law.

KEY INDIVIDUALS Nadeem Ahmed heads the practice and is a key contact.

Jackson & Canter's Merseyside team is lauded for its staunch commitment to publicly funded work. It is commended for the breadth of immigration advice it offers, which covers applications under the PBS, asylum, human rights, family reunions and foreign students. Clients are quick to praise both the group's responsiveness and the high quality of the work it produces.

KEY INDIVIDUALS Andrew Holroyd is a well-respected name in the market.