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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.  

Check if you can get legal aid

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

Read more about the database, the criteria for affiliation and listings and feedback and complaints procedures. 

Bindmans LLP

Email: info@bindmans.com alison.stanley@bindmans.com liz.barratt@bindmans.com

Telephone: 020 7833 4433

Description: We have extensive experience of working with LGBT clients, providing expert advice in immigration matters, on relationships and parenting, challenging discrimination in employment and other legal issues.

Legal aid: YES ✔️ 

Website: https://www.bindmans.com/

Broudie Jackson Canter

Email: mwalker@broudiejacksoncanter.co.uk jmason@broudiejacksoncanter.co.uk girving@broudiejacksoncanter.co.uk

Telephone: 0151 282 1961

Description: North West law firm specialising in Immigration and Asylum & Human Rights. One of the largest Immigration teams in Liverpool and Manchester to offer legal aid and privately paid services.

Legal aid: YES ✔️ 

Website: https://www.jacksonlees.co.uk/broudiejacksoncanter

Gray & Co.

Email: info@grayandcoglasgow.co.uk

Telephone: 0141 946 7777

Description: Our company deals with all aspects of immigration, and we have been doing so for over 20 years.

Legal aid: YES ✔️ 

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

Greater Manchester Immigration Aid Unit

Email: referrals@gmiau.org

Telephone: 0161 740 7722

Description: Can only take cases in the Greater Manchester and Merseyside region. For details of how to access our services please fill out the relevant form at the link below.

Legal aid: YES ✔️ 

Website: https://gmiau.org/help-and-advice/services/#referrals

Hackney Community Law Centre

Email: admin@hclc.org.uk

Telephone: 020 8985 5236

Description: Not for profit charity providing free legal advice in social welfare and immigration law. Approachable gay friendly staff.

Legal aid: YES ✔️ 

Website: https://www.hclc.org.uk/

Luqmani Thompson

Email: enq@luqmanithompson.com

Telephone: 020 8365 7800

Description: This firm undertakes a mixture of private client and legal aid work.

Legal aid: YES ✔️ 

Website: https://luqmanithompson.com/

TRP Solicitors

Email: mfinch@trpsolicitors.co.uk smcloughlin@trpsolicitors.co.uk pas@trpsolicitors.co.uk

Telephone: Tel: 0121 616 4700

Description: Specialist immigration practice with strong human rights focus. We have brought a number of leading cases on family life rights. It is best to contact us through the form below, not via email.

Legal aid: YES ✔️ 

Website: https://www.trpsolicitors.co.uk/contact/

Turpin & Miller LLP

Email: ksoroya@turpinmiller.co.uk

Telephone: 01865 770 111

Description: Our experienced asylum team supports clients to navigate the asylum process and we have a particular specialism in claims based on gender and sexual identity. We also cover all aspects of immigration.

Legal aid: YES ✔️ 

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

Wilson LLP Solicitors

Email: m.davies@wilsonllp.co.uk j.elliott@wilsonllp.co.uk a.gonzalez@wilsonllp.co.uk

Telephone: 020 8808 7535

Description: Specialists in same-sex work with 20 years experience. Fixed fees available. Listed in Chambers and Legal 500 as leaders in immigration law. Stonewall Award winner.

Legal aid: YES ✔️ 

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