Abigail Smith is a highly regarded specialist in immigration and asylum law, with over two decades of experience appearing at every level of the courts and tribunals. Her expertise ranges from refugee law & human rights to business immigration and crossover with family law.
Called to the Bar in 2003, she brings a formidable combination of legal expertise and meticulous preparation and is committed to a client-centred approach in every case she undertakes. Abigail consistently secures successful outcomes for her lay and professional clients, offering a reliable and effective service to both.
Abigail is ranked in both Chambers UK and the Legal 500 Bar Guides, where she is described as “one of the very best advocates at the immigration and asylum bar.”
Immigration & Asylum
Overview
Abigail regularly appears before the Upper Tribunal and First-tier Tribunal across the full spectrum of immigration and asylum matters. She is consistently instructed in complex and high-stakes cases and is recognised for her depth of knowledge and ability to work effectively with a wide range of clients.
Abigail’s practice covers the full range of immigration and asylum work, including:
- Human rights
- Refugee law
- Private life
- Complex asylum and trafficking
- EU Settlement Scheme (EUSS)
- Settlement and indefinite leave to remain
- British citizenship and naturalisation and deprivation
- Visit visas
- Judicial Review
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Immigration & Family Law Crossover
Overview
Abigail holds unique expertise to advise and act in immigration cases involving family law and child welfare.
Her practice includes:
- Family reunion, including for child refugees and other family members
- Providing immigration advice in care proceedings before the Family Courts
- Adult Dependent Relatives
- International adoption and alternative routes
- Spouse and partner
- Dependent children
