Michael Ventom

Solicitor

Department
International Protection
Number
+44 20 7724 4488
Email
mventom@gherson.co.uk
Languages
English, Spanish

Biography

Michael has worked in the International Protection team since he joined Gherson LLP in September 2020. He is developing an expertise in complex Asylum, Extradition, Sanctions, Human Rights and White-Collar Crime matters. Michael has successfully managed an extradition case from start to finish, succeeding in bringing about a change in how political motivation is understood in the extradition context, has assisted in a variety of complex asylum cases and has recently been a key associate in a number of multi-faceted sanctions cases. Michael has a particular interest in complex factual and political narratives, intricacies of law and novel legal arguments.

Michael has worked very closely with a number of very prominent barristers from top-tier chambers and continues to develop a broad range of expertise.

Notable experience

  • Currently worked on a multi-faced sanctions case involving numerous judicial reviews against the NCA.
  • Lead fee earner in an extradition case which saw a change in the landscape of extradition law. Wide applicability was given on the political opinion in the extradition courts, with similar principals as asylum.
  • Involved in a highly complex extradition appeal involving novel legal arguments.
  • Member of the team working on a very complex factual asylum appeal case.

Admissions

  • Admitted as a Solicitor in England and Wales: 2023


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