Appeals and Judicial Review

A large proportion of our work is contentious - that means we assist people with challenging negative decisions and have exceptionally high success rate, well over 90%.

We handle immigration appeals at the First Tier tribunals all over the United Kingdom, appeals to the Upper Tribunal, and where necessary take matters further to the higher courts. 

Our work includes advising appellants on the merits of their case, drafting the grounds of appeal, preparation of the bundle of documents and witness statements, instructing expert witnesses where necessary, thorough legal research, and representation in court.

The rules governing the rights of appeal are complex, and the decision makers sometimes erroneously advise applicants that their decision is not appealable. We would strongly advise anyone with an adverse decision of the immigration authorities on their hands to seek legal advice regarding their right of appeal.

Where immigration appeal is not an option, a decision of the immigration authorities can be challenged by way of Judicial Review - an action in High Court which may be brought on the basis of improper exercise of power, breach of procedure, or breach of the Human Rights.

In the more complex and challenging cases requiring team work, we work in close collaboration with the barristers of Garden Court chambers, the leading immigration set in the UK.

Notice of appeal to the First-tier tribunal post 19 December 2011

Immigration Appeals Tribunal fees guidance

Form IAFT 2 for appeal against an Entry Clearance Officer's decision

• Application to the First-tier Tribunal for permission to appeal to the  Upper Tribunal - valid from February 2011