Andre Minnaar

Partner, Immigration

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Andre is an expert in resolving complicated UK immigration, asylum and nationality problems of all kinds and is well known and respected for his in depth knowledge, guidance, support and thorough preparation whilst keeping his clients informed throughout the process. Born and educated in Cape Town, South Africa, he graduated in BA. LLB from the University of Stellenbosch, before being admitted as an Advocate of the Supreme Court of South Africa. Andre holds a practising certificate as a Registered Foreign Lawyer with the Solicitor's Regulatory Authority in the UK. He relocated to the UK in 2001, since which time he has built up extensive experience, specializing solely in all aspects of private and business immigration and asylum matters, working in a variety of both charity organisations and solicitor firms.

  • Regulated by: The Solicitors Regulation Authority

  • Regulator ID: 666215

  • Based in Birmingham, West Midlands

Accepting new clients via ReviewSolicitors

Andre is an expert in resolving complicated UK immigration, asylum and nationality problems of all kinds and is well known and respected for his in depth knowledge, guidance, support and thorough preparation whilst keeping his clients informed throughout the process. Born and educated in Cape Town, South Africa, he graduated in BA. LLB from the University of Stellenbosch, before being admitted as an Advocate of the Supreme Court of South Africa. Andre holds a practising certificate as a Registered Foreign Lawyer with the Solicitor's Regulatory Authority in the UK. He relocated to the UK in 2001, since which time he has built up extensive experience, specializing solely in all aspects of private and business immigration and asylum matters, working in a variety of both charity organisations and solicitor firms.

  • Regulated by: The Solicitors Regulation Authority

  • Regulator ID: 666215

  • Based in Birmingham, West Midlands
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  • Sydney Mitchell LLP

    Partner

    May 2023 - Present 3 years and 5 months

  • Sydney Mitchell LLP

    Registered Foreign Lawyer

    May 2019 - Present 7 years and 5 months

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  • EN English

Opening hours

Monday 09:00–17:30
Tuesday 09:00–17:30
Wednesday 09:00–17:30
Thursday 09:00–17:30
Friday 09:00–17:30
Saturday (Closed)
Sunday (Closed)

Cavendish House, 39 Waterloo Street, Birmingham, B2 5PP

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Nidhal Aboulkacem

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Immigration

Spouse visa extension

Subject: Thank You – Successful Spouse Visa Extension Dear Andre I am writing to express my sincere gratitude for the fantastic news today regarding the approval of my second leave to remain under the Spouse Visa. I truly appreciate the effort and dedication you put into my case. You managed to make what is usually a very stressful process feel incredibly smooth and straightforward. Your brilliance, professionalism, and the confident, flawless way you handle your clients' cases are truly remarkable. You gave me great peace of mind throughout the entire journey. Thank you once again for your excellent service and for securing this positive outcome. I will certainly highly recommend your services to anyone in need of expert immigration assistance. Best regards, [Nidhal ]

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Congratulations on the successful outcome of your spouse visa extension. We are delighted Andre provided the reassurance and expertise needed to make the process a positive experience. Thank you for your kind words and for recommending our immigration services.

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Bernice Ohlinger

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Immigration

Successful VISA Application

I was initially overwhelmed by the immigration process, but from our first consultation, Andre made everything feel manageable. He explained each stage clearly, was always available for anyone questions I had, and kept me informed throughout. I really appreciated how thorough and professional he was, while still making the process feel personal. His knowledge and attention to detail gave me complete confidence that my application was in good hands. I’m extremely grateful for his support and would have no hesitation recommending him to anyone looking for an immigration attorney. The past six years have been remarkably stress-free, with every application handled seamlessly. I owe Andre a huge debt of gratitude for his expertise, support, and dedication throughout the entire process.

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Thank you, Bernice, for taking the time to recognise Andre's dedication over the years. We are delighted to know that his guidance gave you confidence throughout your applications and helped make the process feel more manageable. We truly appreciate your recommendation.

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Heartfelt thank you!

I cannot thank André enough for all his help, support and dedication throughout what has been an incredibly difficult journey for us. From the very beginning, André went above and beyond to help, guide and support us. His patience, professionalism and genuine commitment made such a difference during a time that was filled with uncertainty, worry and stress. What stood out most was that André didn’t simply do what was required of him. He genuinely cared about the outcome and put so much time, effort and dedication into making sure everything was done properly. He worked tirelessly to help us achieve the success and results we had hoped and prayed for, and for that we will always be incredibly grateful. There are people who simply do their job, and then there are people who leave a lasting impression because of the way they treat and support others. André is undoubtedly the latter. His kindness, understanding and commitment throughout this journey will never be forgotten. We truly feel blessed to have had André helping us through such an important and difficult chapter of our lives. The outcome we achieved means so much to us, and we know that André’s hard work and dedication played a huge part in getting us there. I would wholeheartedly recommend André to anyone. He is not only extremely professional and dedicated, but also someone who genuinely cares about the people he helps. Thank you, André, from the bottom of our hearts. Your efforts, support and kindness have meant more to us than words can express. You will always be remembered with the greatest gratitude and appreciation.

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Your heartfelt words are greatly appreciated, Adeel. We are pleased to know that Andre’s guidance and commitment made a meaningful difference during such an important time. It is wonderful to hear that you were happy with the outcome.

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Morenikeji

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Andre for MBE

Andre Minnaar there’s not another like him in his field Highly professional, motivated, holding our hands through everything fighting for us when we have given up. Simply amazing more than a lawyer. Your destiny helper!!

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Your generous words mean a great deal to us. We are delighted to know that Andre’s commitment and guidance made such a difference to your experience.

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Miru Dhananjayan

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Immigration Law

Excellent service

It was a pleasure working with Andre, he processed my application for naturalisation. I had no stress during this time as he took care of the entire process, highly recommend his services.

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It is great to know that Andre's expertise and support gave you confidence throughout and allowed you to feel fully looked after. Thank you for your recommendation and for sharing your experience, Miru.

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