Experience

Katherine is an immigration, family and public law barrister. She is committed to promoting access to justice and fearlessly advancing her clients’ interests.

Immigration and Public Law

Katherine regularly appears in the Immigration Tribunals, representing clients in all areas of Immigration and Public Law. She has particular expertise in refugee law and is known for her ability to work effectively with vulnerable clients. Katherine contributes regularly to the legal blog Free Movement, and has published articles such as ‘the support system for migrant victims of trafficking’ and ‘a guide to making fresh asylum and human rights claims’. Katherine is also an expert author for LexisNexis where she provides practice notes such as ‘Procedure in the First-tier Tribunal’. Prior to becoming a barrister, Katherine led a busy team of Immigration Caseworkers at Turpin Miller LLP.

Family Law

Katherine is regularly instructed to appear before judges at all levels. She represents clients in private and public children cases, matters with an international element, and injunctive proceedings. Katherine is a compassionate and dedicated advocate who supports clients from the first hearing through to complex, multi-day final hearings, including cases involving allegations of child sexual abuse or where an intermediary is required.

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Katherine Soroya Joins One Pump Court Chambers
Katherine practises in immigration, public and family law, with particular expertise in refugee law, asylum, human rights and matters involving vulnerable clients.
Katherine Soroya

Professional Memberships

Immigration Law Practitioners’ Association (ILPA)

Family Law Bar Association (FLBA)

Young Legal Aid Lawyers (YLAL)

The Honourable Society of Gray’s Inn

Awards

Ann Goddard Pupillage Scholarship – Gray’s Inn, 2024

University of Law Prize for Outstanding Performance in the BPC, 2022

School of Law Diploma Award for Outstanding Performance in the GDL, 2020

Albion Richardson Bar Scholarship – Gray’s Inn, 2020

Education

Bar Practice Course, University of Law (Bloomsbury)

Graduate Diploma in Law, Oxford Brookes School of Law

MSc International Politics, School of Oriental and African Studies, University of London

BA International Relations, Queen Mary, University of London

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