Who we serve
A specialist asylum expert witness firm serving legal aid solicitors, NGOs, tribunals, and asylum seekers.
Legal aid immigration solicitors in Scotland
Proportionate expert witness support for SLAB-funded asylum and immigration instructions.
SLAB-funded asylum cases welcome
Asylum Experts works with legal aid solicitors on SLAB-funded immigration and asylum cases. We understand the ABWOR framework, prior approval requirements, and the fee structures of Scottish legal aid immigration work.
Read about legal aid →ABWOR for tribunal appearances
Expert evidence scoped for Assistance by Way of Representation hearings before immigration and asylum tribunals.
Prior approval for expert evidence fees
Support for SLAB prior approval applications, including necessity statements and proportionate fee estimates.
Fixed-fee and phased reporting
Options shaped around legal aid budgets: fixed-fee letters and phased work where a full report follows.
Legal aid immigration casework
Instructions prepared with awareness of SLAB practice, Glasgow HOPO caseload patterns, and listing realities.
NGOs & refugee organisations
Proportionate expert input for refugee organisations operating on limited resources: fixed-fee expert letters, advisory opinions, and country analysis.
- Scottish Refugee Council
- Refugee Survival Trust
- JRS Scotland
- Scottish Women's Rights Centre
- BEMIS
- Access to Justice
- Govan Community Project
Tribunals & government
Independent expert evidence for proceedings before the Upper Tribunal (IAC) at sittings in Glasgow and Edinburgh, the Court of Session, and Home Office presenting officer proceedings in Scotland.
Our reports comply with FPR Part 25 / CPR Part 35 standards and are prepared with awareness of listing practices and Glasgow HOPO caseload patterns.
Asylum seekers in Scotland
If you are seeking asylum in Scotland and need expert support for your case, we can help. We explain everything in plain language, and all enquiries are strictly confidential.
Many asylum seekers live in dispersal accommodation, including in and around Glasgow. We understand the practical realities of the Scottish asylum system and the challenges this can present when preparing your case.
In Scotland, you may be able to access free legal representation through the Scottish Legal Aid Board (SLAB) if you meet the eligibility criteria. Your solicitor can instruct an expert witness on your behalf.