In The Press

Duncan Lewis Public Law Caseworker Annie Taylor’s insightful article, "Migrant Help: Now More Helpful?” has been published on the Free Movement online platform.

In her piece, Annie delves into the challenges asylum seekers face in accessing legal aid, particularly the crucial evidence required to prove financial eligibility. She examines the role of Migrant Help, a government-funded charity supporting asylum seekers and refugees, and discusses the significant delays and procedural obstacles that have frustrated many seeking urgent legal assistance.

Annie also highlights recent improvements following advocacy efforts, including assurances from Migrant Help regarding conference call policies and better accessibility to their complaints process.

To read the full article and understand the ongoing implications for migrants navigating the UK’s asylum system, visit the Free Movement website here:

freemovement.org.uk/migrant-help-now-more-helpful/

About the author:

Annie Taylor is a Public Law Caseworker at Duncan Lewis Solicitors, assisting with a broad range of legal matters. She supports cases involving access to the courts, unlawful detention, and enforced removals from the UK. Annie also helps with challenges to refusals of legal aid and related litigation, as well as appeals against costs decisions, including cases taken to the Court of Appeal. Her work reflects a strong commitment to ensuring fairness and access to justice for clients.

She works under the supervision of Director of Public Law James Packer

Duncan Lewis Solicitors

Duncan Lewis has the leading public law and immigration practice in the UK. The team frequently takes on and successfully brings challenges in some of the most high profile cases in the UK, including in relation to the Rwanda plan and Manston House. The company was crowned Law Firm of the Year 2024 at the LexisNexis awards, and noted for its commitment to providing justice for all.

Duncan Lewis is renowned for its exceptional legal services and commitment to justice. The company employs a team of highly skilled solicitors offering top-tier representation in 25 fields of law, and ranked as top tier by the Chambers and Partners and the Legal 500 legal guides, and as one of the top 250 law firms in the country by the Times.