No 8 Chambers is delighted to announce that it has received an entry in the current edition of Chambers and Partners. The entry reads:

Undoubtedly the leading set in the Midlands for immigration and associated areas, this set handles the full range of disparate matters that come under the immigration heading. Its caseload is comprised mostly of personal immigration and asylum cases, although it does appear on a small percentage of cases involving the business side. Interviewees acknowledge head of chambers Abid Mahmood as an expert in up-to-date court developments and “someone who, as well as being an excellent lawyer, has great inter-personal skills.” He enjoys a leading reputation for his work on behalf of Sudanese refugees. He acted on the landmark Court of Appeal case AH (Sudan) and Others v Secretary of State for the Home Department, confirming that the claimant could not be forced to return to Sudan even if internally relocated to Khartoum and away from the well-reported troubles in Darfur. He is now also a part-time immigration judge in London. Over half of Stephen Vokes’ work is now privately paying, taking in anything from family reunion issues to work permits and assistance to foreign students. Issues addressed include whether refugees should be entitled to indefinite leave to remain, or to only five years as the government proposes. He advises on peripheral terrorist cases, looking at whether terrorist suspects should be granted recognition. Years of experience have led him to be highly regarded, with solicitors noting that “he comes across very well in court and gets his points over,” especially on legally complex or unusual cases. Clients are said to “absolutely adore his dedication to a case.” Sources commend Adam Pipe’s “conscientious approach” and commitment to this area. “He is a safe pair of hands who understands the law.”