Who we are

Founded in 1988 by Roger Gherson, Gherson Solicitors LLP was first established as a boutique immigration law firm based in London but quickly expanded to also specialise in political asylum and extradition.

Today we are a team of more than 50 multilingual professionals focusing on UK Immigration, International Protection (Asylum and Extradition), Commercial Litigation & Arbitration, White-Collar Crime and Sanctions.

We are headquartered in London but operate on the global stage. We have an office in Brussels and long-standing relationships with expert counsel around the world. We often act as lead strategic advisors to our clients on their most important matters, assembling teams of hand-picked specialists to achieve the best possible outcomes.

We act for a broad range of clients, both individual and corporate, many of whom seek our advice on the most difficult problems they have ever faced in their personal or professional lives. We excel at working for HNW and UHNW individuals, their families and for the businesses they operate. We act with sensitivity and understanding towards our clients and their needs, offering level-headed and strategic assistance to help them attain their goals whilst protecting their best interests at all times.

What makes us different?

Since its inception over 35 years ago, Gherson LLP has built its reputation on the unwavering understanding that the client comes first.

We have a proven track record of anticipating and adapting to market changes and understanding where the demand for legal representation is most acute.

Over the years, the firm has developed a particular expertise in complex, and often contentious, ‘protection’ cases concerned with the protection of an individual’s life, physical integrity, liberty, assets and reputation, often spanning multiple legal forums in different jurisdictions.

Gherson LLP was instructed in the first Special Immigration Appeals Commission case, the first Unexplained Wealth Order case and some of the first cases arising from the UK’s imposition of sanctions on Russian nationals in 2022. Our sanctions work includes delisting applications, challenges against the OFSI licensing system, criminal investigations linked to alleged sanctions breaches and investment treaty arbitrations.

Consistent throughout Gherson LLP’s history has been a commitment to upholding the rule of law and challenging the unlawful exercise of power by states against the individual. Our team coordinates actions against states and state actors in the UK, France, Austria, Germany, Cyprus, the Czech Republic, Spain, Monaco, Switzerland, Italy, Latvia, as well as many others.

Gherson LLP has built a trusted network of international partners and has led teams of lawyers acting in multiple jurisdictions to ensure consistency and effectiveness in legal strategy.

We understand that although social and political climates are constantly changing, the need for clients to be provided with the best possible legal representation from a team they can trust remains absolute.

What sets us apart from other firms is our service, strategy and risk appetite. With offices in London and Brussels, we are nimble enough to take on clients and cases that our competitors often turn away. We are not afraid to help clients with complex and varied issues – in fact it is our specialty. The collaboration of specialist teams within the firm allows us to offer a complete package of services.

Whether it be an UHNW PEP or a company with a complex legal issue spanning multiple jurisdictions, Gherson LLP has a proven track record of success in handling the most challenging of matters.

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