Rupinder K Matharu

Rupinder joined the firm in September 2010, practicing in the areas of Immigration, Human Rights, Public and Family Law. She became head of the Immigration and Public Law (for immigration matters) departments in November 2013. Rupinder continues to practice Family Law due to the significant overlap with Immigration work. Rupinder provides invaluable and strategic advice on a broad range of Immigration matters. She has expertise in a range of applications including applications made under Tiers 1 – 5 of the Points Based System, settlement applications, spouse visas, visit visas, Human Right applications, statutory appeals and judicial reviews of increasing complexity. She has represented clients in cases before the First Tier and Upper Tribunal, the Administrative Court, the Court of Appeal, the Supreme Court and the European Court of Justice. Rupinder also has experience in assisting individuals detained at airports and detention centres, often successfully securing bail for them, as well as clients facing deportation. The Family Law work Rupinder undertakes includes Annulments, Divorce, Child Abduction, Children Act and Financial Proceedings. She has represented clients successfully in the Family Courts for Child Arrangement Orders as well as assisting high net worth clients. She has also successfully represented clients in the High Court in complex Hague Convention cases for children who have either been abducted or been made a Ward of the Court. Rupinder is able to analyse and assimilate information quickly and accurately. She has an inherent ability to identify the key issues underlying any legal matter and will either strengthen or defend the legal basis of a case from the outset. Her tenacious and persuasive style regularly leads to a successful outcome. Rupinder has a strong rapport with clients and is clear and concise when advising on complex areas of law and ensures her clients are able to understand what is said. She is helpful and professional at all times and has a reputation for pursuing a client’s case in a proportionate and compassionate manner. Rupinder has several reported and broadcasted cases.