Melissa Southall
Solicitor - Associate Immigration
SRA ID: 462310
Melissa is an experienced Solicitor and provides extensive personal immigration advice to our clients on spouse visas, applications for children, asylum, European applications to citizenship. Melissa has several years experience in all kinds of immigration and asylum work, and has a particular interest in applications involving the rights of children. She has worked with a number of Local Authorities over the years representing children in Local Authority care who have immigration problems.
Cavendish House, 39 Waterloo Street, Birmingham, B2 5PP
Licensed for 12 years
Practice Areas
Immigration
- Immigration 100%
96 Client Reviews
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About Melissa Southall
Melissa is an experienced Solicitor and provides extensive personal immigration advice to our clients on spouse visas, applications for children, asylum, European applications to citizenship. Melissa has several years experience in all kinds of immigration and asylum work, and has a particular interest in applications involving the rights of children. She has worked with a number of Local Authorities over the years representing children in Local Authority care who have immigration problems.
Languages Spoken: English
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LICENSE
Country
Status
Acquired
Updated
United Kingdom
Currently Registered
15/09/11
27/10/22
We found no instances of professional misconduct for this solicitor
WORK EXPERIENCE
Title
Name
Duration
Assistant
Cartwright King Limited
?-06052014
Associate
Sydney Mitchell LLP
?-07-05-2019
Solicitor
Sydney Mitchell LLP
23-11-2021-present
Excellent honest professional advice
As ever, Melissa has been offering an excellent professional support in terms of immigration and visas.
I have known Melissa for years while she dealt with many cases and my experience has always been excellent.
Would definitely recommend!
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I Recommend you
I had a very good experience with Melissa in applying for a visitor visa for my mother ( this is the third application we have done and thankfully all got accepted and visa was granted… very helpful
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Indefinite leave to remain
It was an excellent journey with Melissa Southall with all my application. She is communicative and has a good standard of professionalism.
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A representative from Sydney Mitchell LLP responded to this review on 25 March, 2024
Dear Rita, Thank you for your feedback! We're delighted to hear that Melissa provided excellent service throughout your application process. We appreciate your kind words about her communication and professionalism. Best regards, Sydney Mitchell LLP
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I would highly recommend Melissa Southall to anyone
I was very impressed with Melissa Southall's knowledge of the law in my case. They clearly explained everything to me in a way I could understand.
I would highly recommend Melissa Southall to anyone needing legal representation. They are a truly excellent solicitor.
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A representative from Sydney Mitchell LLP responded to this review on 21 March, 2024
Dear Hany, Thank you for your kind words! We're delighted to hear that Melissa provided you with excellent legal representation and explained everything clearly. We appreciate your recommendation and are here to help with any future legal needs. Best regards, Sydney Mitchell LLP
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Obtaining a sponsor licence
Melissa has been so professional ,prompt with her responses.Could not of found a better solicitor .Many thanks
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A representative from Sydney Mitchell LLP responded to this review on 21 March, 2024
Thank you for your kind words about Melissa. We're thrilled to hear that she provided you with professional and prompt service. If you ever need assistance again, don't hesitate to reach out. Best regards, Sydney Mitchell LLP
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Best Immigration Advisor
I have been dealing with Sydney Mitchell solicitor company for many years and my Advisor Melissa Southall have been always helpful and the best advice she offers and it always works end of the day, I have personally experienced twice in the past with the immigration process and both the process went very well and this is all from the help and advise from Melissa.
Once again thank you very much Melissa and for sure i will personally recommend this company.
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A representative from Sydney Mitchell LLP responded to this review on 21 March, 2024
Dear Xavier, Thank you for your loyalty and trust in us, and for your kind words about Melissa. We're delighted to have been able to assist you successfully with your immigration matters. Your recommendation means a lot to us, and we look forward to continuing to serve you in the future. Best regards, Sydney Mitchell LLP
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Happy with thier Professional
Happy with thier Professional,clear advise
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A representative from Sydney Mitchell LLP responded to this review on 15 March, 2024
We're pleased to hear you were satisfied with our professional and clear advice. Thank you for your feedback, Hany.
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Partners UK Family Visa
From my initial inquiry to the conclusion resulting in my partner being successful in obtaining her UK family, Melissa Southall was professional, understanding, and compassionate in her approach to what was a complex and sensitive case; we had previously used a different Law Firm, who after taking our money abandoned our case and ignored our repeated attempts to telephone and request a response and updates via email; basically, we were scammed, this resulted in my partner having a mental breakdown, fearing that she would not be able to join me and our daughter in the UK, she became suspicious of everyone and everything to do with UK immigration Law Firms. However, I had to convince her that even though a previous firm scammed us, we still had to move on and try again. After considerable research, we chose Sydney Mitchell Solicitors and were not disappointed. As mentioned in my initial comments, Melissa Southall was assigned to our case, and she was outstanding in my initial contact, during which I explained the sensitive nature of my partner's situation, which was brought on by a nervous breakdown in reaction to being scammed. Melissa was sympathetic in her understanding, and her approach during interaction with my partner calmed her down and won her trust, in that finally, she was on the right path with the right person to represent her, ultimately resulting in tears of joy on being informed she was successful in being granted her UK Family Visa and able to rejoin me and our daughter.
Melissa, thank you so much for what you have done for our family, from the way you approached us with understanding and the sensitive nature you adopted when communicating with my partner and me during in-person meetings and through emails. You are a Star, and my partner, a devoted Buddhist, has included you in her daily prayers and will continue to do so. Thank you from the bottom of my heart, and my family will never forget you as the wonderful solicitor who put our family on track to be reunited and live in the UK.
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A representative from Sydney Mitchell LLP responded to this review on 15 March, 2024
We're truly grateful for your heartfelt feedback, John. Melissa's professionalism, understanding, and compassion made a significant impact on your case, and we're glad we could provide the support you needed. Thank you for entrusting us with such an important matter. We wish you and your family all the best for the future.
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Client review
Melissa, as always was very professional and helpful. She is a delight to always have. Extremely cautious and kind with her words. She’s a great resource to the organisation
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A representative from Sydney Mitchell LLP responded to this review on 11 March, 2024
Dear Onyinye, Thank you for your feedback! We're delighted to hear about your positive experience with Melissa. Her professionalism and kindness are truly valued. We appreciate your trust in our organization. Best regards, Sydney Mitchell LLP
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Spouse visa
This was the second time we used Melissa. The first time was to obtain a fiancée visa.
Now, for my latest marriage visa, Melissa completed all the required paperwork.
Everything went quickly and without any problems.
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A representative from Sydney Mitchell LLP responded to this review on 27 February, 2024
Thank you for your continued trust. We're pleased Melissa could assist with your fiancée and marriage visas seamlessly. If you ever need assistance again, don't hesitate to reach out. Best regards, Sydney Mitchell LLP
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