Paul Richmond

• LL.M in International Human Rights Law, University of Essex (Distinction) (awarded the SNELS Prize for Outstanding Academic Achievement)

• Post-Graduate Diploma in Law, Inns of Court School of Law

• LL.B (Hons) in Law, University of Southampton, (First Class)

  
  

Paul Richmond has over 25 years of experience advising private clients, entrepreneurs and businesses on all aspects of immigration law. With dual expertise in both UK and Swiss immigration systems, he provides strategic, high-level advice to individuals and companies seeking to navigate complex cross-border immigration matters. He is a founding partner of Richmond Chambers and plays a leading role in the firm’s management and development.

Recognised by The Legal 500 as a leading UK immigration barrister, Paul is known for his exceptional knowledge, strategic insight and client-focused approach. He has built a strong reputation for advising high-net-worth individuals, investors, entrepreneurs, family offices, senior executives and business owners on the full spectrum of immigration routes, often involving sensitive, high-value or time-critical matters.

In the UK, Paul’s practice spans both business and personal immigration, including the Innovator Founder visa, Skilled Worker visa, Global Talent visa and family migration routes. He is particularly experienced in securing visas and settlement for clients with complex personal circumstances or atypical business profiles, and has advised clients across a wide range of sectors including technology, finance, arts and culture, and professional sport.

In addition to his UK work, Paul leads the firm’s Swiss immigration practice. He advises on relocation to Switzerland through residence permits based on lump-sum taxation, business investment and intra-corporate transfer. He regularly acts for private clients seeking to establish Swiss residence as part of a wider relocation or wealth structuring strategy, as well as international businesses transferring personnel to Switzerland. His advice is frequently delivered in close coordination with fiduciaries, family offices, tax advisers and corporate service providers, ensuring a holistic and seamless service for clients with complex international needs.

A thought leader in his field, Paul writes and comments regularly on legal and policy developments in both UK and Swiss immigration law.

Paul accepts instructions on a direct access basis from private individuals and businesses seeking expert UK or Swiss immigration advice.

Paul has conducted trial observation missions, justice sector needs assessments and international fair trial standards and trial monitoring training missions for most of the major inter-governmental and non-governmental organisations, including the United Nations, OSCE, European Commission, Council of Europe, International Bar Association, and International Commission of Jurists. His field experience extends to Azerbaijan, Gambia, Kazakhstan, Kenya, Kyrgyzstan, Laos, Montenegro, Russia, Serbia and Turkey. He has also assisted in human rights litigation before various international courts and tribunals.

“Excellent service, working with Paul has been wonderful, reassuring and very fast! I am happy to have my visa safely, thank you so much. I highly recommend him!”

Naoko Watanabe – granted further leave to remain as a Tier 1 (Investor)

“… we were most satisfied with Richmond Chambers and working with Paul. Not only did they get us the result needed (Tier 1 extension), but the results were based on a thorough and very structured methodology. We felt informed and confident throughout the process.”

Hatem Dowidar – granted extension of stay as a Tier 1 (Investor)

“Paul provides outstanding service and his knowledge of the UK immigration process and law is unmatched … I would not have succeeded in securing my Entrepreneur Visa without Paul’s knowledge and attention to detail.”

Andrea Lewis – granted leave to remain as a Tier 1 (Entrepreneur)

“I have great pleasure in endorsing Paul Richmond … of Richmond Chambers for handling my Tier 1 Entrepreneur visa application with utmost professionalism … prompt and courteous in addressing all my queries and accommodated my tight deadline … my visa was granted within 10 days of submission.”

Nahid Kamal – granted entry clearance as a Tier 1 (Entrepreneur)

“I have to say that his work has been outstanding and can’t be compared to anyone else. Paul has gone above and beyond his duties and was even on hand to help me when he was on holiday and during the evenings … Not only that, he has a very pleasant and reassuring manner that is a rarity … Thank you so much for all your work Paul, you’re by far the best at what you do.”

Sonam Dhall – granted a Tier 1 (Entrepreneur) visa

“We are 100% satisfied with Paul Richmond’s legal services and his high standard of professionalism. He is probably the best barrister for assisting with more complicated immigration cases. The way he presents the case is excellent.”

Tatiana Pankratova – granted entry clearance as a PBS dependent

“After having spent so much on other barristers, with little results, I was amazed at how Paul Richmond handled our immigration case with such care, making the process as painless as possible. As other reviewers have mentioned, his reputation simply excels.”

Addy Osmani – family granted EEA Residence Cards

“We could not be happier that we chose to work with Paul Richmond … He kept us calm and focused on what mattered. With him we knew we were doing the right things in the right way. He was patient with our many questions from beginning to end. We were deeply impressed with how fast he responded when we needed answers. He never cuts corners. Total integrity. Worth every penny.”

Marty Lowell – granted a UK spouse visa