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The programme is led by three experts, namely: leading immigration barrister Mr Adam Pipe (No.8 Chambers), retired Judge Guy Otten and Community Solicitor Mr Manjit Singh – whose specialist knowledge will guide participants in some of the most pressing issues facing solicitors and courts in everyday practice.

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Law Autumn Olympia is one of the SOLICITORS group’s three flagship events for the legal profession and will be held for the sixth consecutive year at Olympia Conference Centre, London. The event regularly attracts over 2,000 legal professionals and is widely regarded as one of the leading events for the legal profession. The event is supported by the professions largest training congress incorporating over 12 conferences over three days and featuring some of the professions most esteemed speakers.

Chambers and Partners 2012 ranks No.8 Chambers band 1 for Immigration once again. Chambers and Partners says: "Birmingham's Number 8 Chambers is dominant in the region and has a distinguished record across a range of immigration and asylum issues. The set provides a rounded service, and interviewees also appreciate the quality client service provided by the clerking team".

Stephen Vokes heads the set's immigration team and has been involved in a significant number of cases involving immigration and asylum, including the notable EM Zimbabwe case. The "extremely thorough" Adam Pipe does a broad range of asylum, human rights and immigration work relating to the points-based system. Recent work includes a case about work permits and indefinite leave. The "hard-working" Emma Rutherford has developed a notable immigration practice acting for both claimants and defendants. Clients praise her fighting spirit, saying that "she never gives up."