Rachel Clarke
Immigration
E: Rachel.Clarke@kingsley-wood.com
Rachel Clarke is a qualified Solicitor of England and Wales (2009) and a non-practising Barrister called to the Bar in 2004.
She is Level 2 Immigration and Asylum Accredited (2009) and Accredited Supervisor (2010). She holds an LLB (Hons) from the University of Leeds (2003) and completed the Bar Vocational Course at the Inns of Court School of Law (2003)..
With over 20 years’ experience, she specialises in UK immigration and nationality law, human rights, and public law.
She has worked in various roles in the private and charity sectors.
about
Rachel is recognised for her strategic leadership in complex legal environments.
Rachel has worked as an Immigration Manager, where she oversaw high-volume and complex immigration and nationality matters, supervising legal teams, manages funded projects, and advised senior management on governance, safeguarding, and compliance.
Recent Matters
my work
- UK Immigration and Nationality Law
- Asylum, Refugee and Human Rights Law
- Public Law and Judicial Review (immigration-related)
- Criminal Law (early career and public sector practice)
- Legal Supervision, Training and Capacity Building
- Casework Management and Quality Assurance
- Strategic Programme and Project Management
- Safeguarding and Support for Vulnerable Clients
- Legal Aid, Publicly Funded Work and Compliance
- Organisational Governance, Policy and HR Advisory
Interest
about me
Rachel is passionate about public speaking, mentoring aspiring lawyers, supporting human rights and access to justice, and engaging with communities to improve legal awareness and outcomes.
She enjoys travelling, she is an avid reader and belongs to various book clubs.
Awards & Experience
my expertise
- Solicitor of England and Wales (2009)
- Barrister – Called to the Bar, UK (Middle Temple) & The Gambia (2004)
- Level 2 Immigration & Asylum Accreditation (2009)
- Supervisor Accreditation (2010)
- Bar Vocational Course, Inns of Court School of Law (2003)
- LLB (Hons), University of Leeds (2003)
