UK Law and Practice Contributed by: Roger Gherson, Alfred Gherson, Lisa Uttley and David Tipping, Gherson Solicitors
Gherson Solicitors was founded in London in 1988 and became an LLP in 2022. It is a specialised firm with over 50 multilingual professionals offering be - spoke services for HNW and UHNW individuals in international protection, human rights and asylum, extradition, INTERPOL matters, UK immigration, white-collar crime, sanctions, litigation and cross- border disputes. Roger has acted as co-counsel in matters arising in France, Italy, Spain, Cyprus, Aus - tria, Latvia, Monaco, Germany and other jurisdictions.
The firm is recognised for its proactive approach to sanctions, white-collar crime and contentious cases, having acted in pioneering Unexplained Wealth Order and Special Immigration Appeals Commission (SIAC) matters. With offices in London and Brussels and a robust international network, Gherson LLP has built its reputation acting for clients facing complex chal - lenges across multiple jurisdictions, including high- profile and politically exposed persons (PEPs).
Authors
Roger Gherson is the founder and senior partner of Gherson Solicitors LLP. He is internationally recognised for advising individuals facing politically sensitive, high-stakes and cross-border protection matters. His
Lisa Uttley is a partner at Gherson Solicitors LLP specialising in UK immigration, nationality and public law matters. Lisa advises HNW and UHNW individuals, international families and entrepreneurs on the full
40+ years of practice spans sanctions, extradition, immigration, asylum, human rights and complex international litigation, including proceedings before the SIAC and the European Court of Human Rights. His work frequently involves politically exposed individuals, UHNW families, entrepreneurs and executives navigating overlapping legal, regulatory and geopolitical risks. Roger leads a multidisciplinary team of 50+ professionals across various practices and is known for his tenacity, technical depth and commitment to his clients.
spectrum of UK inbound immigration matters, including Points-Based System applications, British nationality applications and discretionary immigration cases. Her practice is particularly recognised for complex and nuanced matters involving excessive absences, missed deadlines, exceptional in-country applications and judicial review challenges against unlawful Home Office delays and decisions. Lisa is known for providing responsive, discreet and commercially focused advice tailored to internationally mobile clients.
Alfred Gherson is a solicitor specialising in international protection and cross-border disputes. He works closely with the firm’s partners across
David Tipping is a practising barrister at Field Court Tax Chambers. He was previously employed as a lecturer at the University of Oxford, where he continues to teach tax law part-time. This background has given David a
the international protection and white-collar crime practices on politically sensitive matters involving asylum, extradition and complex appeals. Alfred has played a leading role in several of the firm’s most significant and long-running appellate matters and is recognised internally for his strategic case management and client-focused approach.
strong understanding of international and domestic tax issues. David’s recent work has included advice on the application of double tax treaties in relation to individuals’ residence; the capital gains tax and stamp duty consequences following the sale and purchase of shares; and the tax consequences in relation to exercises of trustees’ powers under the Trusts of Land and Appointment of Trustees Act 1996.
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