# Chambers of Jan Doerfel

Chambers of Jan Doerfel is a specialist immigration and asylum law practice based in Richmond, offering direct public access to individuals, businesses and corporations navigating the UK immigration system. Led by Jan Doerfel, an accredited Direct Public Access barrister with over a decade of experience, the chambers provides dedicated representation across asylum, immigration and human rights matters.

The practice handles complex cases spanning asylum applications and appeals, entry clearance and leave to remain applications, judicial review, family reunification, and business immigration for entrepreneurs and investors. Jan also advises on deportation defence, detention matters, Ankara Agreement applications, EEA applications and discrimination cases. His expertise extends to international law mechanisms, offering clients insight into cross-border legal solutions.

What distinguishes Jan Doerfel is his reputation as a tenacious advocate who combines technical legal expertise with clear, comprehensible advice. Rather than providing generic guidance, he tailors solutions to individual circumstances whilst maintaining genuine commitment to client outcomes. The chambers operates with professional yet approachable service, making complex immigration law accessible to those seeking representation.

Regulated by the Bar Standards Board, the practice demonstrates particular strength in appellate work and judicial review cases, where strategic advocacy and detailed legal analysis prove decisive. Jan's international experience uniquely benefits clients requiring cross-jurisdictional guidance, whether addressing human rights concerns or corporate visa requirements. The chambers distinguishes itself through specialisation depth—focusing exclusively on immigration, asylum and human rights law rather than generalist practice.