Immigration appeals
Advice, written work and advocacy concerning immigration decisions and appeals.
Areas of law / Immigration & public law
Immigration and public law barristers
Help with an immigration appeal or public-body decision. Identify the decision you want help with, the authority that made it and any stated deadline. We provide introductions; legal assessment and advice must come from the barrister you instruct.
Advice, drafting and representation
What can you enquire about?
We will look for an independent barrister with relevant experience. Acceptance depends on availability, conflict checks and whether the proposed work is suitable for Public Access.
Nationality matters
Enquiries about nationality decisions and the documents relevant to the issue.
Public law challenges
Assessment of public-body decisions and proposed judicial review work.
Prepare your enquiry
Start with the issue and the important dates.
Have the full decision letter, its date, relevant application papers and any appeal or court order available. Explain whether a solicitor or authorised adviser is already assisting.
For your first message, a short outline is enough. Please do not send original documents or unnecessary sensitive information.
Matching and fees
Agree the work before you instruct.
Tell us whether you need a consultation, written advice, document drafting or representation. We use that outline to seek an appropriate barrister and clarify the proposed instruction.
Ask for a quote covering preparation, the agreed work and any hearing attendance. The amount depends on complexity, document volume, urgency and counsel’s experience. Confirm VAT, any additional charges and the total payable in writing before proceeding.
The scope of work and responsibility for procedural tasks should be clear. A solicitor may still be needed. Read more about fees.
Common questions
Immigration & public law enquiries
Does an enquiry lodge an appeal for me?
No. An enquiry does not file an appeal, challenge a decision or protect a deadline. Any legal work must be expressly accepted by the barrister under written terms.
Can I ask about a decision outside immigration?
Yes. Identify the public body, the decision and the outcome sought. We can look for counsel whose public law experience fits the proposed work.
Discuss your immigration & public law enquiry.
Call 020 3411 2512 or send a short outline through our contact page. The WhatsApp button is also available if you prefer to message.
An enquiry is not legal advice and does not create a barrister–client relationship or protect a deadline. Direct Access Barristers is an introduction and administration service. Legal services are provided separately by the independent barrister you instruct.
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