Business Details
16 Years
experience
Expert Immigration Lawyers in London
Stevens Machi Solicitors is a London-based law firm specialising exclusively in immigration and human rights law. With over 30 years' combined experience, our team of qualified solicitors and barristers provides strategic legal solutions for individuals and businesses navigating complex immigration processes. We hold postgraduate law degrees in immigration and human rights law, and our expertise extends to judicial reviews, appeals, and high court litigation.Regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority and accredited by the Law Society, we combine academic excellence with practical experience to deliver results-driven representation. Our dedication to challenging Home Office decisions and securing favourable outcomes has established us as trusted advocates in immigration law.
Services
Visa Applications
Judicial Reviews
Appeals
Deportation Defence
Bail Applications
Tier 1 Investor Visas
Tier 2 Sponsorship Licences
Administrative Reviews
Premium Visa Services
Human Rights Claims
Details
- Year established: 2010
Highlights and features
- We hold postgraduate law degrees in immigration and human rights law
- Over 30 years' combined experience in immigration and judicial review cases
- Qualified to represent clients in all higher courts and tribunals
- Regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority and accredited by the Law Society
- Proven track record in challenging Home Office decisions successfully
Associations and certifications
- Law Society
Services
Judicial Reviews
We specialise in challenging unlawful Home Office decisions through judicial review proceedings. Our solicitors have extensive experience in high court litigation, securing favourable outcomes for clients facing visa refusals or deportation. With a proven track record in strategic case law development, we represent clients before the High Court, Court of Appeal, and European Court of Human Rights.
Deportation Defence
Our deportation defence service protects clients facing forced removal from the UK. We provide urgent legal representation for detention cases, bail applications, and human rights claims. With expertise in asylum law and refugee protection, we challenge deportation orders based on persecution risks and family rights under ECHR Article 8.
Premium Visa Services
We facilitate fast-track visa applications through the Home Office's Premium Service. Clients receive same-day decision support, including document preparation, appointment booking, and legal representation at Croydon service centre. Our solicitors ensure compliance with strict eligibility criteria for urgent immigration cases.
Tier 1 Investor Visas
We assist high-net-worth individuals with Tier 1 Investor Visa applications. Our service covers investment fund management, compliance documentation, and indefinite leave to remain applications. With specialist knowledge of financial requirements, we ensure applications meet Home Office criteria for visa approval and extension.
Appeals
We represent clients in immigration appeals against visa refusals. Our solicitors prepare comprehensive appeal bundles, draft legal arguments, and provide courtroom representation. With expertise in First-tier Tribunal procedures, we challenge decisions based on immigration rules and human rights grounds.
People
Joanna Stevens
Solicitor
LLM graduate in International Human Rights Law with 20+ years' experience in immigration law. Former immigration barrister specialising in European Court of Human Rights cases. Published author on immigration law and human rights jurisprudence.
Augustine Machi
Solicitor
Senior immigration solicitor with Law Society supervisory status. 12+ years' expertise in judicial review and strategic litigation. Former lead strategist at Refugee and Migrant Justice, handling complex test cases in UK and European courts.
Questions
What immigration services do you specialise in?
We specialise in visa applications, judicial reviews, deportation defence, appeals, Tier 1 investor visas, and premium same-day visa services.
Are you regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority?
Yes, Stevens Machi Solicitors are fully authorised and regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA No. 551261).
Can you handle urgent visa applications?
Yes, we assist with Premium Visa Services offering same-day decisions through designated Home Office centres, including urgent document preparation and legal representation.
Do you handle deportation cases?
Yes, we specialise in deportation defence, bail applications, and human rights claims, with extensive experience challenging deportation orders in UK courts.
What qualifications do your lawyers hold?
Both partners hold LLM degrees in immigration and human rights law, with combined experience of 30+ years in immigration law practice.
Can you represent clients in higher courts?
Yes, as qualified solicitors and barristers, we represent clients in all UK courts including the Supreme Court and European Court of Human Rights.
