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We offer guidance for LGBTQ+ people who are in the UK, and going through the asylum system, or those who want to make an immigration application to live with their partner in the UK.

If you need help finding a lawyer, see the list below. Please be aware that not all the firms handle asylum applications.

If you can’t afford a lawyer to assist with your asylum claim, you are likely be eligible to get free help. This is called legal aid. Click below to see if you are eligible for legal aid.

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Each listing below includes information on whether the firm offers legal aid or not.

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Bates Wells

£££££London

Email: T.Barnden@bateswells.co.uk m.james@bateswells.co.uk a.bennington@bateswells.co.uk

Telephone: 020 7551 7777

Description: Bates Wells is a full service firm with a small but very highly regarded immigration department headed by Tim Barnden. Tim is well known for his work on LGBT+ immigration and asylum and is a former Chair of Rainbow Migration’s trustees. Bates Wells don’t offer legal aid and so take on very little asylum work. They specialise more in personal, family and couple-based immigration as well as wider work-based options and students.

Legal aid: NO ❌

Website: http://www.bateswells.co.uk

Danielle Cohen Solicitors

£££££London

Email: danielle.cohen@daniellecohen.co.uk assistant@daniellecohen.co.uk

Telephone: 020 7267 4133

Description: Niche firm of specialist Immigration & Human Rights Solicitors. Danielle Cohen has over 20 years’ experience as an Immigration Lawyer and a reputation for offering professional, honest, expert advice, with extensive experience and a wide client base in relation to same-sex couples.

Legal aid: NO ❌

Website: https://www.daniellecohen.co.uk/

Ellisons Solicitors

£££££East

Email: enquiries@ellisonssolicitors.com

Telephone: 01206 764455

Description: Established for more than 250 years, we have a proven track record of providing clients with first class service and advice, enabling them to make the right decisions. We have experience in all aspects of law and have dealt with many cases for the LGBT community.

Legal aid: NO ❌

Website: https://www.ellisonssolicitors.com

Latitude Law

£££££London,North West

Email: gmcindoe@latitudelaw.com gtracey@latitudelaw.com

Telephone: 0161 234 6800 / 0207 046 7185

Description: Manchester and London based private practice specialising in all aspects of immigration, asylum and human rights law. We have particular expertise with fresh protection claims raising LGBTQI+ issues, and advising on ID & documentation issues for trans clients. We only accept referrals for private matters.

Legal aid: NO ❌

Website: http://www.latitudelaw.com

Magrath Sheldrick LLP Solicitors

£££££London

Email: enquiries@magrath.co.uk ben.sheldrick@magrath.co.uk

Telephone: 020 74953003

Description: Magrath Sheldrick LLP is a highly regarded “top-tier” immigration and employment law practice based in Chancery Lane. The firm has 30 years’ experience in all aspects of UK immigration laws and procedures, including a strong private-client and family-based suite of services including same-sex applications

Legal aid: NO ❌

Website: https://www.magrath.co.uk/

Penningtons Manches Cooper LLP

£££££London

Email: pat.saini@penningtons.co.uk

Telephone: 020 7457 3000

Description: Penningtons’ friendly, specialist team has extensive experience in all aspects of immigration and nationality law and a strong reputation in challenging unfair decisions. Referrals for private matters only.

Legal aid: NO ❌

Website: http://www.penningtonslaw.com