We are a very experienced team delivering specialist advice in the field of UK Immigration & British Nationality law.
David Webb
SoLICITOR
One of the UK's top specialists in immigration and nationality law, and features in the Legal 500 Hall of Fame.
David Webb is a senior solicitor of many years standing. He has been actively involved in the field of UK immigration and British nationality law for over thirty years. His early career involved not only working at Baker & McKenzie for five years, but also for Tower Hamlets Law Centre (based in the east-end of London) for a similar period of time. Previously a partner at Gherson & Co, he has for more than twenty years been the Principal of DJ Webb & Co. His wide experience means that he is able to advise and assist in all areas from appeals in the context of deportation to admission of investors and entrepreneurs.
Over the years Mr Webb has held various official positions including that of the Chief Assessor of the Law Society Immigration Law Panel and a Law Centre Trustee. He was a founder member of the Immigration Law Practitioners Association (‘ILPA’), and was previously on the Editorial Advisory Board of ‘The Journal of Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Law’. He is the author of numerous legal articles and legal texts in the field of immigration law and he has over the years worked with and trained a number of individuals who are now themselves also regarded as leading practitioners in this area of law.
Ravi Khosla
SOLICTOR
Ravi is a partner in the firm and brings a wealth of experience from government and private practice. Formerly a Presenting Officer with the Home Office and solicitor at Fragomen LLP, he has gone on to develop a strong practice in both business and personal immigration. He has acted for Blue Chip companies across all sectors, including assisting with Sponsor Licence applications and applications under Tier 2 of the Points Based System. Ravi also has extensive experience in advising high net worth individuals in respect of Tier 1 Investor and Entrepreneur applications. He has additionally advised and assisted individuals in the areas of European Union, International Protection (Asylum and Humanitarian Protection) and Human Rights law.
Ravi frequently appears before the First-tier and Upper Tribunals in appeals in the context of deportation; deprivation of citizenship decisions; and human rights decisions.
Ravi has developed a large Judicial Review practice where has had numerous successes across the spectrum of UK immigration and British Nationality matters.
Ravi has also been instructed to provide opinions on matters of immigration law and procedure and British nationality in other jurisdictions, and regularly provides external training to organisations.
Samir Shah
SOLICITOR-ADVOCATE
Before joining DJ Webb & Co, Samir was a senior litigator at the Government Legal Department, which represents the Secretary of State for the Home Department (but principally the Home Office and Her Majesty’s Passport Office) in judicial review proceedings and appeals to the Court of Appeal. He completed his training contract with the firm in 2018, and has obtained higher rights of audience in respect of civil proceedings.
Samir has developed a strong practice in personal and business UK immigration, and British nationality law, and is frequently instructed to prepare and submit complex and difficult applications in these areas. He also appears in the First-tier Tribunal and Upper Tribunal. He has a keen interest in contentious immigration and nationality matters, and frequently represents individuals in matters involving human rights, international protection, EEA, deportation and the Points-Based System, and bail hearings. Samir has a particular expertise in judicial reviews.
Anne Barnett
Support Staff
Our experienced Senior Receptionist and Administrative Officer has been with DJ Webb & Co since 2002. Anne is a Psychology and Business graduate from New Era University in Manila, with follow-up studies in Geneva and London. Her multinational experience in Asia and Europe in running businesses and managing client relations ensures DJ Webb & Co’s clients are well cared for.
In bringing to this frontline position a cosmopolitan approach, Anne represents the quintessential essence of DJ Webb & Co’s practice and its international clientele in both corporate and private areas. Anne will address your enquiries in English, French or Tagalog, ensuring that your immigration questions and follow up meetings are put through to the most appropriate solicitor for your case.
Darianna Mae Olin
Trainee Solicitor
Darianna provides a unique international perspective by virtue of her multinational and multilingual background. She can advise you fluently in French and Russian, and also in Spanish.
Before joining DJ Webb & Co, she volunteered her time working with the charities Mind, Child Rights Connect and the Environmental Law Foundation Clinic, where she provided pro bono legal advice and held governments accountable. During the course of her studies, Darianna joined the University of Bristol Law Clinic to work directly with members of the community and assist with various legal matters. She also completed Linklaters' virtual internship on business development and participated in the PLN mentoring scheme in immigration law as part of the Bristol Plus Award.
In 2022, Darianna completed the Legal Practice Course with a Distinction. She also completed her Master’s degree in Professional Legal Practice, which centered on deportation proceedings and Article 8 ECHR rights to respect for private and family life.
Darianna’s experience includes skilled worker, student and visit visa applications, human rights applications based on Articles 3 and 8 of the ECHR, and sponsor licence applications. She also has experience with appeals in respect of contentious personal immigration areas such as deportation, asylum, humanitarian protection and human rights (Article 3 and Article 8) claims.