Solicitor at Sydney Mitchell LLP
Melissa Southall
Solicitor - Senior Associate Immigration
SRA ID: 462310
Melissa is an Associate and experienced Solicitor and provides extensive personal immigration advice to our clients on spouse visas, applications for children, asylum, European applications to citizenship. Melissa has several years experience in all kinds of immigration and asylum work, and has a particular interest in applications involving the rights of children. She has worked with a number of Local Authorities over the years representing children in Local Authority care who have immigration problems.
Cavendish House, 39 Waterloo Street, Birmingham, B2 5PP
Licensed for 13 years
Practice Areas
Immigration
- Immigration 100%
121 Client Reviews
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About Melissa Southall
Melissa is an Associate and experienced Solicitor and provides extensive personal immigration advice to our clients on spouse visas, applications for children, asylum, European applications to citizenship. Melissa has several years experience in all kinds of immigration and asylum work, and has a particular interest in applications involving the rights of children. She has worked with a number of Local Authorities over the years representing children in Local Authority care who have immigration problems.
Languages Spoken: English
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LICENSE
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Status
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United Kingdom
Currently Registered
15/09/11
24/10/24
We found no instances of professional misconduct for this solicitor
WORK EXPERIENCE
Title
Name
Duration
Assistant
Cartwright King Limited
?-06052014
Associate
Sydney Mitchell LLP
?-07-05-2019
Solicitor
Sydney Mitchell LLP
23-11-2021-present
Grateful for Guidance and Care
Finding the right partner is key in so many parts of life—whether it’s relationships, business, or legal support. That’s why we feel incredibly lucky to have worked with Melissa and Jamie from Sydney Mitchell Solicitors. Their expertise and genuine care turned what could have been an overwhelming spousal visa process into something we could handle with confidence. They understood our needs, guided us every step of the way, and made sure we always felt we were in good hands. We’re incredibly grateful for their help in making it possible for us to celebrate our first Christmas as a family in the UK.
Lawyer named in this review: Melissa Southall
A representative from Sydney Mitchell LLP responded to this review on 05 December, 2024
Thank you, Nadia! We're so glad Melissa and Jamie could make your spousal visa process smooth and manageable. Congratulations on your first Christmas as a family in the UK! Your feedback means a lot to us.
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1st Rate Service
Melissa recently acted on behalf of my wife and I to renew my wife's UK visa. Having returned from Australia to the UK in 2021, my wife was on a 10 year route to UK citizenship.
At the 2 and a 1/2 year mark, Melissa successfully arranged the renewal and got us onto a 5 year route instead. Melissa was professional, courteous and timely throughout the entire process and would thoroughly recommend her services to anyone that might need them.
Lawyer named in this review: Melissa Southall
A representative from Sydney Mitchell LLP responded to this review on 01 November, 2024
Thank you, Gareth! We’re delighted Melissa could assist in expediting your wife’s path to UK citizenship. It’s wonderful to know her professionalism and dedication made the process smooth. Your recommendation is greatly appreciated!
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5 ****** Experience
Working with Melissa has been amazing with great experience. Sydney Mitchell is those legal firm that works for you. They make you to understand your case and build up right documentation before submission. The price you pay is nothing to what you get from their professionalism.
Thank you Melissa and the team at Sydney Mitchell.
Lawyer named in this review: Melissa Southall
A representative from Sydney Mitchell LLP responded to this review on 31 October, 2024
Thank you for your fantastic review! We’re so glad to hear that you had such a positive experience working with Melissa and our team. Our goal is to ensure that clients understand their cases and feel supported every step of the way, and it’s wonderful to know we achieved that with you. We truly appreciate your recognition of our professionalism and value. If you need any assistance in the future, please don’t hesitate to reach out. Thank you once again!
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Outstanding service
I had an excellent experience working with Melissa southall for my visa application. From the very beginning, she was professional, knowledgeable, and incredibly supportive. She guided me through every step of the process, ensuring that all my documents were in order and that I understood each requirement. Their expertise and attention to detail made a potentially stressful situation much more manageable. I highly recommend Melissa Southall ‘Sydney Mitchell’ to anyone in need of visa assistance. Thank you so much for your outstanding service!
Lawyer named in this review: Melissa Southall
A representative from Sydney Mitchell LLP responded to this review on 24 September, 2024
Thank you for your wonderful feedback! We're thrilled to hear that Melissa Southall was able to provide you with such a positive experience during your visa application process. Her professionalism, expertise, and support are exactly what we strive for, and we're glad she could help make the process smoother for you. Your recommendation means a great deal to us, and we’re delighted that Melissa's attention to detail and guidance made a difference. Thank you for choosing Sydney Mitchell, and we’re here if you need any further assistance!
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Excellent service
Melissa was extremely efficient and diligent when handling my application for UK naturalisation.
3 months after I first made contact with her I was granted naturalisation.
On top of being very efficient, Melissa is also very friendly, courteous and professional.
I made the perfect choice when I appointed her to handle this and I’m more than happy about the outcome.
Lawyer named in this review: Melissa Southall
A representative from Sydney Mitchell LLP responded to this review on 23 September, 2024
Thank you for your wonderful review! We’re delighted to hear that Melissa provided you with efficient and diligent support. It’s great to know that her friendly and professional approach made a positive impact on your experience. Congratulations on your successful application! If you ever need assistance in the future, we’re here to help. Thank you again for your trust in us!
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UK Spousal Visa
I recently worked with Melissa for my UK spousal visa application, and I couldn't be happier with the experience. She demonstrated a deep understanding of immigration law and provided clear, practical advice tailored to my specific situation.
Melissa was incredibly responsive, addressing all my questions promptly and thoroughly. She guided me through the entire application process, ensuring that I had all the necessary documents and that everything was completed correctly. Her attention to detail and expertise made a potentially stressful process much easier to navigate.
Thanks to Melissa's support and guidance, my application was approved without any issues! I highly recommend her to anyone seeking assistance with a spousal visa. Her professionalism and dedication truly set her apart. Thank you, Melissa, for all your help!
Lawyer named in this review: Melissa Southall
A representative from Sydney Mitchell LLP responded to this review on 20 September, 2024
Thank you for your wonderful review! We’re thrilled to hear that Melissa provided you with such exceptional support during your UK spousal visa application. It’s fantastic to know that her deep understanding of immigration law and attention to detail made the process easier for you. Your recommendation means a lot to us, and we’ll be sure to pass along your kind words to Melissa. If you need any assistance in the future, we’re here to help!
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Great service & assistance
My husband and I appreciated the fast, professional and clear service. Melissa consulted us on spousal visa application and all the guidance was invaluable. We had a positive and quick decision and we firmly believe the consult with Melisa made a difference
Would highly recommend to work with!
Lawyer named in this review: Melissa Southall
A representative from Sydney Mitchell LLP responded to this review on 19 September, 2024
Thank you for your kind words! We’re delighted to hear that Melissa’s fast, professional, and clear service made such a positive impact on your spousal visa application. It’s wonderful to know that her guidance was invaluable and contributed to a quick and favorable decision. We truly appreciate your recommendation and are always here to support you with any future needs. Thank you for choosing us!
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helped with Visa Application
Easy to communicate with, very helpful thought are visa application.
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A representative from Sydney Mitchell LLP responded to this review on 05 August, 2024
Dear Kristofer, Thank you for your feedback! We're pleased to hear you found Melissa's communication easy and her support helpful with your visa application. We appreciate your recommendation. Best regards, Sydney Mitchell LLP
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Melissa is our *ANGEL*
My husband and I went to great lengths to get permanent residency within the UK, and we couldn't have done it without the resilience, determination, and professional expertise of Melissa Southall.
Melissa supported us throughout the entire process, from beginning to end. The whole -tale journey from spouse visa to indefinite leave to remain tested our marital relationship and family commitment: an experience which has left us feeling stronger and fearless in the face of challenges that lie ahead, particularly with regards to supporting our autistic children.
Thank you Melissa for everything you have done for us. It was a miracle we found a person like you who trully understands the political struggle in achieving family reunion and support needed by SEN children who live in a world such as this.
bless you forever and always,
Raffaela, Jonathan (Zhen Yu Li), Nathan, and Ethan xx
Lawyer named in this review: Melissa Southall
A representative from Sydney Mitchell LLP responded to this review on 05 August, 2024
Thank you, Raffaela, for your thoughtful and detailed review. We’re honored that Melissa Southall’s resilience, determination, and expertise made such a significant impact on your journey to permanent residency. It’s rewarding to know that her support helped you navigate the process and strengthened your family. Your kind words are deeply appreciated.
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Successful Application
Malissa is a very professional and friendly lawyer. She provided me with very professional guidance and help in my visa application. With her help, I finally successfully completed the visa application. I will also recommend her to my friends if they need the same help. Thank you again Melissa for your help.
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A representative from Sydney Mitchell LLP responded to this review on 30 July, 2024
Dear Zhenyu, Thank you for your kind and thoughtful review. We are delighted to hear that Melissa provided you with professional and friendly guidance throughout your visa application process. It's wonderful to know that her expertise contributed to the successful completion of your application.
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