Business Details
24 Years
experience
Expert Immigration & Human Rights Solicitors London
O V O Solicitors is a niche specialist social welfare and human rights law firm with a strong reputation for excellence in immigration, employment, housing, and civil litigation. Established in 2002, our firm combines over two decades of legal expertise with a client-centric approach, delivering tailored solutions for individuals, families, and businesses. Led by Principal Solicitor Vincent Onuegbu, a Solicitor-Advocate with 23 years of experience, we specialise in complex cases involving asylum, deportation, human rights, and British nationality.Our team's deep understanding of UK immigration law, including Appendix FM and the Points-Based System, ensures comprehensive advocacy in all courts. We pride ourselves on high success rates through meticulous case preparation, evidenced by landmark rulings in immigration and employment law. Regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority, we maintain rigorous professional standards while offering accessible, compassionate legal representation across London and the UK.
Services
Immigration Law
Deportation Defence
Asylum Applications
Human Rights Claims
Civil Litigation
Employment Law
Housing Disputes
Business Immigration
British Nationality
Long Residence Cases
Details
- Year established: 2002
Highlights and features
- 23 years of specialist immigration law expertise
- Tailor-made applications with high success rates
- Specialist in asylum, deportation, and human rights cases
- Regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority (ID: 363123)
- Proven track record in landmark immigration court cases
Associations and certifications
- Solicitors Regulation Authority
What people say
Exceptional work
Highly recommended
Dedicated team
Successful outcomes
Compassionate approach
Services
Immigration Law
Specialist immigration legal services covering visa applications, asylum claims, and deportation appeals. We handle complex cases under Appendix FM, the Points-Based System, and human rights law. Our solicitors prepare tailored applications for family reunification, business immigration, and British citizenship, ensuring compliance with evolving UK regulations while protecting client interests.
Deportation Defence
Comprehensive deportation defence strategies for individuals facing enforced removal. We specialise in Article 8 human rights claims, judicial reviews, and tribunal appeals. Our team challenges deportation orders through evidence-based arguments regarding family ties, private life, and proportionality, with expertise in cases involving criminal convictions and long-term residents.
Asylum Applications
End-to-end asylum application support for individuals fearing persecution. We prepare detailed submissions demonstrating well-founded fears of political, religious, or social group-based persecution. Our services include interview preparation, evidence compilation, and appeals against refused claims, with particular experience in LGBTQ+ asylum cases and women's rights advocacy.
Civil Litigation
Full-spectrum civil litigation services including employment tribunal representation, judicial reviews, and commercial disputes. We advocate in all UK courts for clients challenging public authority decisions, pursuing employment rights, or resolving contractual conflicts. Our solicitors combine courtroom experience with strategic settlement negotiations to achieve favourable outcomes.
British Nationality
Specialist British nationality services covering naturalisation, registration, and citizenship by descent. We assist applicants with Life in the UK Test exemptions, statelessness claims, and deprivation appeals. Our solicitors handle complex cases involving historic status gaps, parental registration, and EU ancestry visas to secure UK citizenship rights for clients.
People
Vincent Onuegbu
Principal Solicitor
Qualified solicitor with 23 years' experience in immigration, employment, and housing law. Solicitor-Advocate since 2006, handling landmark cases in the Court of Appeal. Specialises in asylum, deportation, and human rights claims while maintaining accreditation under the Immigration and Asylum Accreditation Scheme.
Questions
What immigration services do you specialise in?
We specialise in asylum claims, deportation defence, Appendix FM family visas, Points-Based System applications, British nationality, and human rights claims with a focus on complex cases.
Can you help with deportation appeals?
Yes, we handle deportation appeals using Article 8 human rights arguments, judicial reviews, and tribunal representation, with expertise in cases involving family ties and long-term residence.
Do you offer asylum application support?
We provide comprehensive asylum application support including evidence preparation, Home Office interview accompaniment, and appeals against refused claims, with particular experience in gender-based persecution cases.
What are your citizenship application fees?
Naturalisation costs £1,330 and registration £1,206 (as of April 2020), plus £80 for the citizenship ceremony. We provide detailed cost breakdowns during initial consultations.
How experienced is your legal team?
Our principal solicitor has 23 years' specialist experience, with accreditation under the Immigration and Asylum Accreditation Scheme and a track record of landmark court rulings.
Reviews (5)
Max Iroh
Oct 26, 2021
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Positive:Professionalism
OVO Solicitors are very professional. Just contact them, and you would be thankful you did. Still waiting?
OVO Solicitors are very professional. Just contact them, and you would be thankful you did. Still waiting?
Reds
Jun 04, 2021
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The service received was very thorough and efficient. Mr Olisakwe Vincent Onegbu was very knowledgeable and helped me to apply for a Visa for my husband to join his family in the United Kingdom. My husband has been awarded his Visa on the 5 year route. Thank you Mr Vincent
R. McKenzie
Dec 09, 2020
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OVO Solicitors are a highly professional legal firm. Vincent in particular, is an exceptional and committed Solicitor, someone I appreciated to have on my side. The legal process is one which can be very daunting and stressful however having someone like Vincent fighting in your corner decreases this. Vincent's hard work and attention to detail was highly appreciated in this matter. He was constantly on the ball, professional and dedicated which resulted in my housing disrepair being taken seriously and rectified.
Montage Glasgow
Nov 02, 2020
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Ovo Solicitors is truly a compassionate and professional Law Firm representing the rights of clients. I came to OVO Solicitors after my application for leave to remain was refused by the Home Office,and i faced the prospect of deportation. Mr. Vincent took my case and he was very professional. He advised me of my rights and immediately began to work to overturn the negative home office decision. Mr. Vincent is very knowledgeable of the UK immigration law. He is very focused and once he accept your case, he is committed to winning that case. Mr. Vincent represented me valiantly and challenged the
M. B.
Sep 18, 2020
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OVO Solicitors are amazing people to work, I truly appreciate the empathy and understanding shown by Vincent in particular. His conduct and support thus far has made this legal process less daunting. I am very grateful for his patience with the hurdles faced and his ability to break down the legal jargon to aid my understanding. Although we are still in the process, I am very confident that better results will be attained with Vincent as our Solicitor.
