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SIMON CANTER
Immigration Barrister
BA (Hons), Barrister
Called to the Bar: 2000
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Education:
- Post-graduate diploma in law – College of Law
- Bar Vocational Course – College of Law
- BA (Hons), Politics, University of Sussex
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Practice:
Simon specialises in all aspects of appeals related Immigration and Asylum law and is regularly instructed to challenge Home Office immigration decisions at courts ranging from the First Tier Immigration Tribunal to the Court of Appeal. He also advises and provides representation in immigration related Judicial Review matters. The advent of direct access has also enabled Simon to assist clients with applications to the Home Office.
Simon has over 18 years experience representing clients before the Immigration Tribunal. His expertise covers all areas of immigration law including cases involving partners, children, long residence, the Points Based System (Tiers 1, 2 and 4), EEA rights, Ankara Agreement rights, asylum and family reunion, deportation, civil penalties for illegal working and human rights claims based on Article 8.
Simon has achieved success in numerous appeals under the Points Based System (PBS) arguing that UK Visas & Immigration has failed to properly apply the Immigration Rules, unlawfully elevated the status of their Policy Guidance, wrongly invoked one of the General Grounds of Refusal or not properly considered Human Rights.
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Experience:
Simon has previously served as an Adjudicator for the Legal Services Commission’s Specialist Immigration Funding Review Committee. He is also a member of the Immigration Law Practitioners Association (ILPA). Previously Simon worked as legal research officer at the Campaign for Freedom of Information.
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Testimonials:
“Simon was the guy who represented me at my hearing, I was a bundle of nerves, he reassured me the whole way through and put my case forward amazingly, WE WON.”
Jessica Hayward – Immigration Appeal Allowed
“Mr Canter’s knowledge of the UK immigration process and law is second to none. He was honest and extremely professional in his approach. Throughout the process, the quality of advice I received was excellent. I was carefully guided through the whole appeal process including preparing the file and representing me in the court … I would highly recommend Richmond Chambers and more specifically Mr Simon Canter to anyone seeking Professional advice regarding their immigration matters.”
Akash Bajaj – Immigration Appeal Allowed