Vanessa Ganguin Immigration Law ranked highly for immigration law by Chambers UK 2024

19 October 2023

Vanessa Ganguin Immigration Law has been ranked by Chambers UK guide this year for Personal Immigration, as well as Business Immigration and Immigration work in Chambers and Partners guide to services for High Net Worth individuals.

Managing Partner Vanessa Ganguin has been ranked by Chambers UK guide to lawyers for the thirteenth year running and Senior Counsel Philip Trott has been ranked for the 27th year, the directory ranking him a “Senior Statesperson” in Immigration law.

The guide finds Senior Associate Anushka Sinha an “Associate to watch” again this year. It says she is “an excellent immigration lawyer who really knows her stuff and is very helpful.”  According to one testimonial, Chambers UK 2024 reports, “Anushka goes the extra mile for her clients. She cares about the outcome of her client cases. It’s not just a number to her.”

“The firm stands out not just for its technical knowledge but also its thought leadership. Vanessa Ganguin Immigration Law seems ahead of the curve,” says Chambers UK 2024. “We cannot fault its knowledge and ability to handle the most complex of cases, whilst providing a service that is second to none.”

The UK lawyers guide adds: “The team’s experience covers all aspects of immigration law, giving a wide spectrum of coverage. It also works well as a group.”

About Managing Partner Vanessa, clients tell Chambers UK:

“Vanessa is a credit to her profession. She is approachable and accessible, and her legal know-how has proven very valuable in a number of different immigration situations.”

“She’s very in the know and very proactive. Vanessa thinks of things before we’ve thought of them, and is always one step ahead.”

“Vanessa is extremely talented, knowledgeable, and from our perspective and that of our clients, provides exceptional service.”

“Philip Trott has so much experience at the top level, and his advice is so valuable,” says the guide. “Philip has always been one of those people you can go to for a clear and cohesive answer,” adds another testimonial.

Vanessa Ganguin Immigration Law ranked highly for immigration law in other top law directories

Earlier this month, Vanessa and Philip were ranked in The Legal 500 UK Hall of Fame for their work in immigration law in The Legal 500 UK 2024. The legal guide which ranked Vanessa Ganguin Immigration Law highly for business immigration again also praised Senior Associates Ben Maitland, Anushka Sinha and “friendly and confident” Senior Client Manager Ross Kennedy for their work in commercial immigration.

According to The Legal 500: “The immigration boutique Vanessa Ganguin Immigration Law covers the full scope of immigration work, acting for a range of clients across a range of sectors including media, sport, financial services, and tech. The practice is led by the ‘impressive‘ Vanessa Ganguin , whose substantial expertise straddles the full range of business and personal immigration matters across a number of industries. Senior counsel Philip Trott is also noted for his significant experience, which he employs for complex work arising in relation to discretionary applications and national security issues. Senior associates Ben Maitland and Anushka Sinha bolstered the team with their arrivals in October 2022 and January 2023 respectively, and are key contacts within the department, as is ‘solutions-focused’ senior client manager Ross Kennedy.”

Clients told The Legal 500:

“Vanessa and her team are a very approachable, pragmatic and responsive immigration team. They are incredibly personable and knowledgeable.”

“Vanessa Ganguin knows her subject inside out and is very happy to comment on unusual employment scenarios. She is very responsive and keen to provide pragmatic advice. Ross Kennedy is to be commended too for his knowledge and solution-focused approach.”

“Vanessa Ganguin is highly experienced and an impressive individual.”

“Vanessa Ganguin Immigration Law is composed of a team of very experienced directors, employees and advisors, all of whom are highly knowledgeable in the multitude of complex rules that make up the immigration laws that are now in force. Each is very capable, but they also work well as a group, and there is always a deputy shadow following them up for continuity.”

“Ross Kennedy, senior client manager, is the individual we always contact when we need support. We know he will guide us through the complexities that now govern the UK immigration rules. His manner is friendly and confident, and so importantly is his ability to turn complex technical jargon into terms we understand.”

“Excellent communication and customer service skills, both to the business and individual employees. Flexible around meetings, even with short notice. Advice is clear, and uncomplicated. Quick turnaround following a request. We have not had an issue to date with any of the applications that we have submitted.”

“Expert knowledge and fast responses. Commercial, practical and approachable.”

“Vanessa Ganguin is a thought leader: she provides expert and professional advice in a way that clients understand.”

Vanessa Ganguin Immigration Law has also been ranked alongside Vanessa Ganguin and “Senior Statesperson” Philip Trott among only 11 other United Kingdom Immigration departments in Chambers and Partners 2023 guide to professionals servicing High Net Worth individuals.

“The Vanessa Ganguin team are excellent, courteous, and professional,” one client told Chambers High Net Worth 2023.

‘Vanessa Ganguin’s lawyers are extremely knowledgeable, accessible, understanding and prompt with all matters,’ said another testimonial. “Vanessa Ganguin is an expert in her field and provides excellent advice and a high level of service for my client.”

“Phillip Trott is a great resource of knowledge, highly respected and a brilliant immigration lawyer,” added the guide.

Both Vanessa Ganguin and Philip Trott were also highly rated again this summer in The Best Lawyers in the United Kingdom, also based on peer reviews by recognised legal industry talent.

Vanessa Ganguin Immigration Law Senior Counsel Philip Trott and Managing Partner Vanessa Ganguin also featured in Who’s Who Legal‘s Corporate Immigration 2023 – Legal Marketplace Analysis recently.

According to Who’s Who Legal, “Vanessa Ganguin is the founder of Vanessa Ganguin Immigration Law and draws considerable praise from commentators for her exemplary immigration practice and ‘outstanding’ expertise.”

The analysis also adds: “Philip Trott sits among the foremost immigration lawyers in the UK, and is ‘a well-recognised name’ in the market.”

Who’s Who Legal Thought Leaders also ranked both as “Global Leaders” in the field of Corporate Immigration.

The latest The Times Best Law Firms has also commended Vanessa Ganguin Immigration Law for immigration. According to The Times Best Law Firms: “clients include global corporations looking for a British footprint, sponsorship advice or insights about transferring staff to the UK. The firm has established contacts among Home Office policymakers.”