We are delighted to be ranked by the Chambers UK directory in the Human Rights, Asylum and Deportation UK-wide category again this year, with Tom Giles and Alex Piletska given individual rankings. We are one of only 15 law firms across the UK ranked in this category. Laura Coyle is also ranked in Social Housing.
The guide recognises Tom Giles, Partner and Head of our Legal Aid team, for his extensive experience representing detained clients: “He regularly brings high-profile challenges against deportation decisions, and has a strong track record of representing detained clients. He is a very experienced and dedicated solicitor with sound judgment and deft practical skills." Tom is also ranked in the Legal 500 as a Leading Partner in the Legal 500.
The Chambers UK guide also recognises Associate Alex Piletska as an ‘Associate to Watch’: “Alex Piletska is a rising star in the immigration field. Her practice encompasses specialised human rights work, strategic litigation and complex Adult Dependent Relative cases.”
Laura Coyle, Partner and Head of our Housing team, is ranked in Social Housing (The South): “Laura Coyle is the head of Turpin Miller's housing team. She regularly advises tenants on possession and injunction proceedings. She is noted for her expertise in advising vulnerable individuals.”
- "Laura is a fantastic expert and a real fighter. She has a wealth of experience and takes a really collaborative approach."
- "Highly professional and knows what she is doing. She is flexible, open and honest."
- "Laura's quality of service is brilliant. She is approachable, open to any communication and full of knowledge and information."
We are delighted to see positive feedback in our directory rankings again this year, and for our colleagues to have received such high praise and recommendation from clients.