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Lawson Hunte have been providing regulated Immigration advice and services for over 12 years. Over the years we have helped hundreds of clients with all types of immigration concerns to enter the country, stay in it and get their visa or British nationality. We have been working on range of cases from the relatively straight forward ones to the most complex in all areas (nationality, spouse and children visa, points-based system, human rights and asylum. Client reviews can be found on Facebook, Google and Yell.com.


We are committed to offer services that are high quality and affordable. We are committed to be honest and fair with our clients. We will deal with your case in an empathetic and non-judgemental manner and maintain absolute confidentiality. Although our main office is in Peterborough we have clients all over the UK and some clients from overseas. Our range of services starts with a consultation but can include full preparation and submission of applications or appeals and if required attending hearings at the First Tier Immigration Tribunal. Alongside other immigration matters, we also deal with asylum, statelessness, humanitarian protection, administrative reviews, deportation and bail matters.

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Sonya King
Our team is headed by Sonya King, our Chief Executive and experienced Asylum, Human Rights and Immigration Lawyer who originated the First Friday Free Clinics which allow for individuals on low incomes, in need of advice to access legal help. The clinic is affiliated to Law Works Pro Bono Membership Organisation.  Sonya is accredited at Level 3 and conducts all Human Rights Applications,  Appeals and Administrative Reviews and Legal Supervision.

Dr. Guy Shefer
Dr. Shefer is an experienced Lawyer with overseas and UK practice experience. Dr. Shefer started with Lawson Hunte in April 2018, and became a Level 2 Adviser in 2023. 

Natalia Usatenko
Natalia Usatenko is an experienced Level 1 Adviser and has worked with Lawson Hunte for 3 years. 

Maimuna Platt
Maimuna Platt joined Lawson Hunte in 2023 graduating from the University of Leicester with MSc Law. Maimuna is currently training at OISC Level 1 and taking her Barrister Practice Examinations. 

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