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Barking & Brighton

Law Firm Associates


Established in 2010 by an esteemed Immigration Barrister, Barking & Brighton Law Firm Associates is dedicated to delivering practical and efficient immigration advice with a strong emphasis on exceptional client service. and efficient immigration advice, with a focus on great client service. Situated in Dagenham, London, our firm has flourished into one of the leading immigration specialist firms in the city, largely due to referrals and recommendations from satisfied clients – encompassing both businesses and individuals. In addition to our Dagenham office, we strive to provide a seamless and comprehensive experience for all our clients. Our expert immigration lawyers have worked diligently over a collective 10 decades to earn an outstanding reputation and to ensure that all our clients are given the excellent and transparent advice that Barking and Brighton Law Firm is known for.

Babs Ayanrinde LLB (Hons) MPhil MCIArB

FOUNDER, SOLICITOR & MANAGING PARTNER

Babs is the senior Immigration lawyer with over 10 years of experience in UK Immigration and nationality law. He is accredited at the highest level (level 3) with Office of the Immigration Service Commissioner (OISC). He is also regulated by Chattered Institute of Legal Executives (CILEx) with respect to other areas of law. He undertakes all forms of UK immigration work.

His areas of expertise include Visitor visas, Discretionary Leave applications, all Family and Relationship applications, Long Residence applications, Human Rights, EEA applications, Nationality applications, Points Based Systems applications, Sole Representative applications, Caribbean Citizenship by Investment, European Golden Visas, UK Sponsorship license applications, administrative reviews, and Appeals. Babs is a qualified Solicitor and Barrister in Nigeria with current practising licence.

He holds a UK law degree, Legal Practice qualifications and a master’s degree in philosophy (MPhil). This has made him an incisive immigration and human rights lawyer. Over the years, he has assisted over 2000 applicants from a different continent with their immigration affairs. He possesses a strong mentality in terms of client expectations and representing his clients with utmost commitment and compassion, providing a satisfactory and timely service to clients.

Maria Buckland L.LB (Hons)

Immigration Lawyer, Legal Executive


Maria Buckland is qualified lawyer of 5 years post call. Maria initially qualified as an Attorney in New York and then requalified as a Solicitor in Scotland. Maria joined Barking & Brighton in September 2021 as an external Corporate Immigration Consultant. She advises both individuals and businesses on a broad spectrum of UK immigration matters, covering the Points Based System, EU Free Movement Rights, Human Rights applications, citizenship, and appeal to the Immigration Tribunals. Very often Maria’s clients’ personal circumstances rarely fit neatly into obvious immigration categories, and therefore her cases are frequently of an exceptional and complex nature.

As a result, Maria is required to assist with the provision of long-term strategic advice, as well as establishing links and connections with the UK for such clients. Maria has represented high net worth and high net worth individuals from the Middle East and Asia. Prior to joining us, Maria worked with Untired Nations Refugee Council, where she advised on international human rights law. Maris also has extensive experience in advising clients with respect to litigation at the International Courts of Humans Rights.

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David Willoughby, BA (Hons) MSc

Barrister

As Barrister, David oversees a wide variety of Law and Cooperate Compliances, is adept in dispute resolution and is consistently praised for delivering outstanding customer service. David Willoughby is a Barrister and is a regular of Counsel to Barking & Brighton.

David has over 30 years’ experience in Immigration and Asylum and has appeared for over 1000 immigration matters from the First Tier Tribunal to the Supreme Court maintaining good records to success over the last 2 decades. David is a tenant in Renaissance 12 Chambers.

He is also direct access Barrister. He has been a member of the Department of International Trade UK Advisory Network for several years where he has presented immigration seminars across the world, participated in roundtable meetings and Q&A sessions to promote the UK in conjunction with UK Trade & Investment/Department of International Trade.

Our services at a glance

Barking & Brighton is a dynamic UK immigration law firm that offers legal support to individuals and businesses worldwide. Our clientele includes businesses, charities, entrepreneurs, overseas investors, families, and students of all sizes.

We are happy to help with your matter which fits into the list below, contact us and we can advise on all options

Visit Visa

Work Visas – Graduate /Skilled Workers

Further Leave – FLR Visa

Filing Appeals/ Admin Review/Nationality Review

Regularisation & Human Rights (Child/Partner)

Settlement UK/ILR

Filing Appeals/ Admin Review/Nationality Review

Citizenship MN1/T/AN

EU: PS/SS/ SS (EU Citizens)

Spouse Visa

Long Residence (Half Life-20y)