Soma Barzinji

Senior Associate & Head of Corporate & Private Immigration

Background & Biography

Soma is an experienced Senior Associate & Head of Corporate & Private Immigration with nine years of expertise in Immigration Law, specializing in advising high-net-worth individuals and multinational corporations. She provides tailored, results-driven solutions and has successfully handled complex immigration matters, including family visas, naturalization applications, indefinite leave to remain, student visas, skilled worker visas, and sponsor license management.

A key highlight of her career is her pivotal role in the landmark Supreme Court case Patel v Secretary of State for the Home Department [2019] UKSC 59, contributing to shaping legal precedents. Her extensive knowledge and strategic approach make her a trusted advisor for both individuals and businesses navigating immigration complexities.

Fluent in Arabic, Kurdish, and English, she ensures culturally sensitive and professional service for a diverse clientele. With a strong focus on client satisfaction, she is committed to delivering excellence in immigration law.

Career Highlights

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I had an excellent experience working with Ms Barzinji. From our very first consultation, she was incredibly knowledgeable, patient, and attentive. She took the time to explain every step of the immigration process and made sure I felt confident and informed throughout. Thanks to her expertise and attention to detail, my application was submitted flawlessly and processed smoothly. She was always available to answer my questions and responded promptly to any concerns I had. If you’re looking for a reliable, experienced, and compassionate immigration lawyer, I highly recommend Ms Soma Barzinji. She made what could have been a stressful process feel manageable and straightforward. Thank you again for your outstanding support!
Smith Joy
We are incredibly grateful to Soma for her exceptional support with our visa application. Soma’s expertise in handling complex immigration matters made the process feel both clear and manageable. We have benefitted from her detailed knowledge and guidance every step of the way and her organised and confident approach gave us peace of mind. Soma was available whenever we had questions, particularly in relation to some of the more complex disclosures, and always provided timely updates with solutions where required. We cannot thank Soma enough for her kindness and dedication. Both visa applications were successful on first attempt and we can now begin this new chapter together as a family. We would unreservedly recommend Soma to anyone needing practical and experienced immigration advice.
Kris Tubman

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