Adam Cotterill
Solicitor
Adam has 15 years’ experience in UK immigration law. He is recognised as one of the UK’s leading lawyers and has been ranked as a Rising Star by the Legal 500 for the last five consecutive years. Adam advises both individuals and organisations on the full breadth of UK immigration, but his particular specialism is complex personal immigration matters in particular applications relating to partners and children. Adam previously worked for 6 years at a Top 50 international law firm and trained and worked for 8 years at a Band 1 boutique immigration law firm.
Adam's Upcoming Training
Adam's Past Training
Tutors: Nath Gbikpi, Wesley Gryk Solicitors LLP and Adam Cotterill, Penningtons Manches Cooper
The course will review the Immigration Rules relating to sole responsibility for family members of PBS migrants and British and settled citizens; caselaw relating to the concept of sole responsibility, and the practical application of the Rules. We will also think of alternative options for families who cannot meet the strict Immigration Rules relating to sole responsibility.
Topics:
The Rules relating to sole responsibility
Caselaw relating to the concept of sole responsibility
Applications in practice – evidence
Difficulties with the rules
Alternative options to move to the UK, including “compelling circumstances” and Tier 4 student applications
Case studies
Programme:
13:45 – 14:00 Registration
14:00 – 14:10 Introductions
14:10 – 15:25 Part 1: the rules relating to sole responsibility, caselaw and practice (what evidence can you submit)
15:25 – 15:30 Activity/case study set – a practical example of how the rules can lead to unfair results
15:30 – 15:45 Break
15:45 – 16:00 Group discussion relating to above example
16:00 – 17:00 Part 2: thinking of ways for children to be able to come to the UK despite sole responsibility, including “compelling circumstances” rule and Tier 4 child applications
17:00 – 17:15 Group discussion/Q&A
17:15 End
Tutors: Nath Gbikpi, Wesley Gryk Solicitors and Adam Cotterill, Penningtons Manches Cooper
At the end of the course participants should fully understand the financial requirements in Appendix FM and the related evidential requirements in Appendix FM-SE, and be equipped to handle a range of applications involving different financial circumstances.