Business Details
Expert Legal Services in London
Obaseki Solicitors is an award-winning legal practice located in central London, offering expert legal solutions across multiple jurisdictions. Our team of highly qualified and experienced solicitors specialises in immigration, employment, housing, criminal and civil litigation, family law, and private client services. With over two decades of collective experience, we pride ourselves on achieving exceptional success rates in resolving complex legal matters. Our client-centric approach ensures tailored services that address individual needs while maintaining the highest standards of professionalism. As a community-inclusive firm, we differentiate ourselves in the corporate legal market by combining technical expertise with a personal touch.Our lawyers hold postgraduate qualifications and have extensive international experience, enabling us to provide comprehensive legal advice that meets both local and global requirements. We maintain strong relationships with banks and lenders to facilitate efficient property transactions and business formations. Our commitment to excellence is demonstrated through our legal aid contracts and representation of clients in both private and public funding arrangements. The firm's success stems from a culture of dedication, innovation, and ethical practice that prioritises client outcomes.
Services
Immigration Law
Employment Law
Housing Law
Criminal Litigation
Family Law
Wills & Probate
Civil Litigation
Personal Injury Claims
Highlights and features
- We have over 20 years' experience in multi-jurisdictional legal practice
- Our team includes award-winning immigration experts with exemplary success rates
- We operate as a community-inclusive firm with international legal expertise
- We maintain direct relationships with banks and lenders for property transactions
- We hold legal aid contracts for eligible clients in family and housing matters
Services
Immigration Law
We provide comprehensive immigration advice including asylum claims, leave to remain applications, EU Settlement Scheme guidance, student visas, and tier visa applications. Our award-winning team specialises in complex immigration cases and appeals against refusal decisions. With expertise in both UK immigration rules and international requirements, we help individuals and businesses navigate the legal framework to achieve successful outcomes.
Family Law
Our family law specialists handle divorce proceedings, financial settlements, child arrangement orders, and surrogacy cases. We represent clients in both private and legally aided matters, focusing on achieving child-centred solutions while protecting client interests. The team provides clear guidance on parental responsibility and complex family dynamics with compassionate yet pragmatic advice.
Housing Law
We advise tenants and landlords on housing rights, including unlawful eviction defence, disrepair claims, possession proceedings, and leaseholder disputes. Our services cover homelessness applications, succession rights, and anti-social behaviour cases. With legal aid availability for eligible clients, we provide representation in court proceedings and negotiate practical solutions for residential and commercial property matters.
Criminal Litigation
Our criminal law team handles defence matters ranging from driving offences to serious criminal allegations. We represent clients in police investigations, crown court appeals, and specialist areas like financial crime and extradition. The practice also advises on confiscation orders and corporate manslaughter cases, combining strategic defence with thorough preparation of evidential matters.
Wills & Probate
We offer will drafting, probate administration, and lasting power of attorney creation. Our services include trust formation, tax planning, and deputyship arrangements through the Court of Protection. The team specialises in complex estate administration, contentious probate matters, and international asset structuring while providing clear guidance on succession planning and mental capacity issues.
People
Jennifer Obaseki
Managing Partner and Director
Managing Partner with extensive experience in multi-jurisdictional legal practice. Oversees the firm's strategic direction while maintaining hands-on involvement in complex case management. Specialises in combining international legal expertise with local market knowledge to deliver client-focused solutions.
Alex Amicarelli
Director & Head of Immigration & Human Rights Dept
Head of Immigration Department with specialist expertise in asylum claims and complex immigration cases. Leads a team that maintains exemplary success rates in applications outside standard immigration rules and human rights disputes.
Questions
What areas of law does Obaseki Solicitors specialise in?
We specialise in immigration, employment, housing, criminal and civil litigation, family law, and private client services including wills and probate.
Do you offer legal aid for housing matters?
Yes, we hold a legal aid contract for housing cases and can assess client eligibility for public funding.
Can you assist with international property transactions?
Our conveyancing team works with overseas buyers and maintains lender panel memberships to facilitate international property purchases.
Do you handle emergency asylum claims?
Yes, we provide urgent assistance with asylum applications and refugee status claims as part of our immigration services.
Are your services available outside London?
While based in London, we handle cases across the UK and internationally through our multi-jurisdictional legal expertise.
Reviews (4)
Ali Mohammad
Oct 29, 2021
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I was referred to Dr Alex Amicarelli for help with my immigration matter. His support was amazing and despite my case being quite complex, he managed to help and I finally got the status. He's very empathetic and despite being extremely busy, he was always available and kind also when I was stressed. Shukran jazeelan for your excellent work :-)
Susan Ekpiteta
May 26, 2021
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Experienced Solicitors.Professionals.Expert in immigration matters.Folashade Apanpa is very good at her job and polite.
Roseline Tobin
Mar 04, 2021
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Positive:Professionalism,Quality,Responsiveness,Value
I enjoyed a top notched services from Obaseki Solicitors and specifically from Mrs Folasade Apanpa.She provided me with excellent services in my probate matter.She was supportive and was readily available, including assisting me with related issues. I will readily recommend her for an excellent job.
I enjoyed a top notched services from Obaseki Solicitors and specifically from Mrs Folasade Apanpa.She provided me with excellent services in my probate matter.She was supportive and was readily available, including assisting me with related issues. I will readily recommend her for an excellent job.
Ozzi Obaseki
Aug 19, 2019
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Excellent, Very well skilled and experienced lawyers in their own specialized fields combined with excellent customer service skills, Top notch professionals, Very knowledgeable, Fully in control, On top of game, Highly rated Experts... Value for every dollar spent.....