We are delighted to announce that Alex Papasotiriou has joined Garden Court Chambers as a new tenant.
Alex Papasotiriou is an immigration and public law barrister who provides advice and representation in all areas of asylum, immigration and nationality law. He has substantial experience in complex cases involving the European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR), the UK-EU Withdrawal Agreement, the refusal and deprivation of British citizenship.
Alex is routinely involved in statutory appeals and judicial review proceedings. He has successfully challenged executive decisions and policies and his written and oral advocacy has earned praise from both clients and the judiciary.
Alex has worked in cases involving national security and closed materials procedures. He is familiar with the Justice and Security Act 2013 framework and has appeared before the Special Immigration Appeals Commission (SIAC).
Alongside his litigation and advisory practice, Alex has written a number of case notes for the peer-reviewed Journal of Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Law. He has also authored articles and practice notes for well-known legal publications.
Alex is a co-convenor of Immigration Law Practitioners Association (ILPA)’s Courts and Tribunals Working Group. In this role, he chairs meetings with members and attends user group meetings with the judiciary and HM Courts & Tribunals Service (HMCTS). He also delivers training for ILPA members, practitioners and organisations.
Alex has a multi-jurisdictional background. Before pursuing a career at the Bar of England and Wales, he completed a law degree at the University of Athens and registered as a trainee lawyer at the Bar of Athens. Prior to qualifying as a barrister, Alex worked at a reputable legal aid immigration firm, representing individuals in immigration detention and subject to removal.
