Business Details
16 Years
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Emergency
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Expert Immigration Lawyers in London
Stevens Machi Solicitors is a specialist immigration law firm with over 30 years of combined experience in immigration, human rights, and judicial review. Our partners hold postgraduate law degrees and have trained as both solicitors and barristers, enabling representation in all higher courts. We are accredited by the Law Society in Immigration Law and regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority. Our strategic approach to complex cases has resulted in numerous successful outcomes, including landmark decisions in the Supreme Court and European Court of Human Rights.We provide tailored legal solutions for individuals and businesses, with particular expertise in visa applications, appeals, deportation challenges, and premium service cases. Our dedication to excellence is demonstrated through our proactive case management, which minimizes the need for appeals while maximizing client success rates.
Services
Immigration Law
Visa Applications
Appeals
Judicial Review
Deportation Cases
Bail Applications
Tier 1 Visas
Tier 2 Visas
Human Rights Claims
Details
- Year established: 2010
Highlights and features
- We have over 30 years combined experience in immigration law
- Both partners hold postgraduate LLM degrees in specialist legal fields
- We are fully qualified to represent clients in all UK higher courts
- Our strategic litigation approach secures settlements before court hearings
- We are accredited by the Law Society in Immigration Law
Associations and certifications
- Law Society
Services
Immigration Law
We provide comprehensive immigration law services covering all types of visa applications, extensions, and compliance matters. Our expertise includes Tier 1 and Tier 2 visas, investor visas, and business sponsorship licences. With specialist knowledge of UK immigration rules and human rights law, we help individuals and corporations navigate complex immigration requirements while ensuring full legal compliance.
Judicial Review
Our judicial review specialists challenge unlawful immigration decisions through strategic litigation. We have secured landmark rulings in the Supreme Court and European Court of Human Rights. Our approach focuses on early intervention to resolve cases before hearings, with a proven track record of successful settlements. We represent clients in challenges against visa refusals, deportation orders, and Home Office decision-making processes.
Deportation Cases
We specialise in defending deportation cases and removal proceedings. Our services include bail applications, appeal representation, and emergency interventions for threatened removals. We provide urgent legal support for detainees in immigration removal centres and develop strategic arguments based on human rights and refugee law to prevent unlawful deportations while protecting clients' rights throughout the process.
Premium Visa Services
We facilitate fast-track visa applications through the Home Office's Premium Service, delivering decisions within 24 hours. Our solicitors manage the entire process including document preparation, appointment booking, and in-person representation at Croydon's premium service centre. We ensure compliance with strict eligibility requirements while providing professional support for urgent visa needs.
Appeals
We handle all levels of immigration appeals including First-tier Tribunal cases, Upper Tribunal appeals, and higher court challenges. Our solicitors have extensive experience in presenting complex legal arguments and procedural errors that lead to successful outcomes. We assess each case's merits to determine the most effective appeal strategy while meeting strict submission deadlines for both in-country and overseas applicants.
People
Joanna Stevens
Partner
LLM graduate in International Human Rights Law with 20+ years' experience as immigration barrister and solicitor. Specialises in European Convention on Human Rights cases and has appeared in the Supreme Court and European Court of Human Rights.
Augustine Machi
Partner
Senior immigration solicitor with Law Society supervisory status. 12+ years' specialising in judicial review and strategic litigation. Former lead of Refugee and Migrant Justice's Strategic Litigation Team with extensive high court experience.
Questions
What immigration services do you specialise in?
We specialise in all aspects of UK immigration law including visas, appeals, judicial reviews, deportation cases, and premium service applications. Our solicitors have particular expertise in complex human rights claims and high court challenges.
Can you help with urgent visa applications?
Yes, we manage premium visa services with 24-hour processing through the Home Office's fast-track system. Our solicitors handle document preparation, appointment booking, and in-person representation at Croydon's premium service centre.
How do you handle deportation cases?
We provide urgent legal representation for deportation challenges including bail applications, appeal submissions, and emergency injunctions. Our solicitors develop strategic arguments based on human rights law to prevent unlawful removals and protect clients' immigration status.
What makes your firm different from other immigration lawyers?
Our partners hold postgraduate LLM degrees and have trained as both solicitors and barristers. With over 30 years combined experience and Law Society accreditation, we combine academic excellence with practical courtroom experience in the UK's highest courts.
Do you handle both individual and business immigration cases?
Yes, we provide comprehensive immigration services for both individuals and businesses. Our services include personal visa applications, family reunification, and corporate immigration solutions like Tier 2 sponsorship licences and business visas.
