We have advised and represented LGBTQI+ clients for many years, across our immigration, public law and family teams. We understand that speaking to a lawyer about your sexual orientation or gender identity can be difficult, and we will handle your case sensitively and in complete confidence.
Asylum and immigration. We can advise you if you are seeking asylum in the UK because of your sexual orientation or gender identity. We can advise you on what you will need to show, help you gather the evidence to support your claim, and represent you in any appeal. We can also advise same-sex couples on partner and spouse visas, on civil partnership and marriage with British citizens or people settled here, and on family reunion.
Family. We can advise LGBTQI+ individuals and couples on building and protecting their families, including adoption, surrogacy and parental orders, arrangements for children, and the breakdown of a marriage or civil partnership. We can also advise you on protective measures if you are experiencing domestic abuse.
One firm, working together. Many of our LGBTQI+ clients have cases that cross more than one area of law – for example a couple building a family through surrogacy abroad, or a person seeking asylum who also needs advice about a relationship here. Our teams work together so that you have a single point of contact and consistent advice.
Legal aid may be available depending on the type of case and your means, including for asylum claims. Where legal aid is not available we offer competitive private rates.