Welcome to Akin Palmer

City Law Expertise With a Personal, High Street Touch

Barristers, solicitors, chartered tax practitioners and a notary public under one roof in King's Cross — giving businesses and private clients early, practical advice on the issues that matter.

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ABOUT AKIN PALMER LLP

A new kind of law firmin the heart of London

Akin Palmer LLP brings together the varied skills of lawyers who are Barristers, Solicitors, Chartered Taxation Practitioners and a Notary Public. Formed from the merger of Ogun@Law and the London practice of England Palmer, we combine the best of City law and High Street practice under one roof.

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OUR SERVICES

Legal services forbusinesses and individuals

Commercial and property law, litigation, employment, family, immigration and notarial services — expedient, confidential advice when you need it.

Immigration Law

Immigration Law Solicitors UK immigration rules are detailed and change frequently. Whether you are applying for a visa, challenging a refusal, or planning a long-term future in the UK, specialist advice helps you navigate the process with confidence. Our immigration lawyers provide clear, practical guidance for individuals, families, and businesses — preparing strong applications and representing clients when decisions go wrong. How We Can Help Work, study, and family visa applications Indefinite Leave to Remain and British citizenship Sponsor licences and business immigration Human rights and asylum matters Administrative reviews and appeals Entry clearance and visa refusals Complex and multi-pathway case strategy Personal Immigration From partner and spouse visas to settlement and nationality, we help you understand eligibility requirements, prepare supporting evidence, and submit applications that meet Home Office standards. Business Immigration We advise employers and sponsored workers on Certificates of Sponsorship, compliance duties, and skilled worker routes — reducing the risk of delays, refusals, or licence issues. Speak to Our Team If you need immigration advice, contact us for an assessment of your circumstances. We will explain your options and set out a clear plan for moving forward.

Family Law

Family Law Solicitors Family disputes are personal and emotionally demanding. Whether you are separating, making arrangements for children, or resolving finances after divorce, sensitive and clear legal advice helps you move forward with confidence. Our family solicitors focus on practical outcomes that protect your interests and, where children are involved, prioritise their welfare. How We Can Help Divorce and civil partnership dissolution Financial settlements and consent orders Child arrangements and parental responsibility Domestic abuse injunctions and protection orders Cohabitation and separation agreements Prenuptial and postnuptial agreements Mediation support and court representation Children and Parenting Arrangements We help parents resolve disputes about where a child lives, how time is spent, and key decisions about education and welfare — aiming for workable arrangements and escalating to court only where necessary. Finances on Separation We advise on disclosure, negotiation, and fair division of assets, pensions, and income. Where agreement cannot be reached, we represent you in financial remedy proceedings. Speak to Our Team If you need family law advice, contact us for a confidential discussion. We will explain your options clearly and help you decide the best next step.

Commercial Law

Commercial Law Solicitors Strong commercial advice helps businesses grow, manage risk, and resolve disputes without unnecessary disruption. We support companies, directors, and entrepreneurs with clear, commercially focused legal guidance. Our commercial solicitors draft and negotiate contracts, advise on business structures and transactions, and act when commercial relationships break down. How We Can Help Commercial contracts and terms of business Shareholder and partnership agreements Company formation and corporate governance Business sales, purchases, and investment Commercial dispute resolution Agency, distribution, and supply arrangements Directors’ duties and shareholder disputes Contracts and Transactions Well-drafted agreements reduce ambiguity and protect your position. We prepare and review commercial documents so your rights, obligations, and exit routes are clear before problems arise. Commercial Disputes When disagreements escalate, we advise on strategy, negotiation, mediation, and litigation — always weighing cost, risk, and commercial objectives. Speak to Our Team Whether you need a contract reviewed, a deal completed, or a dispute resolved, contact us for practical commercial law support tailored to your business.

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OUR TEAM

Meet the Akin Palmerteam of partners

20+ years

Dele Ogun

Director & Senior immigration advisor

Dele Ogun is the Director and Senior Immigration Advisor at Akin Palmer. With more than 20 years’ experience in UK immigration law, Dele Ogun provides clear, practical advice and representation across visas, settlement, nationality, human rights and complex casework.

As an OISC-regulated immigration adviser, Dele Ogun undertakes specialist casework and advocacy — including Immigration Tribunal appeals and administrative reviews — and is known for combining professional expertise with genuine care for clients and their families.

Whether you need help with a family or work visa, settlement, nationality, sponsor licensing, or a refused application, Dele Ogun and the team at Akin Palmer will guide you from first instruction through to completion.

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TESTIMONIALS

What our clientssay about our service

5.0

“Akin Palmer guided us through our spouse visa application from start to finish. They explained every step clearly, kept us updated throughout, and our visa was approved without any issues. Highly professional, responsive and genuinely caring — we would recommend Akin Palmer to anyone.”

5.0

“Akin Palmer was a beacon of hope for my wife and me when my immigration process became too difficult for us to handle. Not only did they meticulously help us through every step of the process, their professionalism, patience and follow ups offered emotional support to both my wife and me. We are eternally grateful for their service and recommend Akin Palmer without reservation.”

5.0

“I am writing to thank Akin Palmer for their services as I found them excellent with my wife's Further Leave to Remain, Indefinite Leave to Remain and British Citizenship. I found them easy to contact if I had any questions or worries and their rates were very reasonable. I will be very happy to recommend Akin Palmer to anyone who asks.”

5.0

“Akin Palmer was a great help when it came to renewing my residency permit. They kept me up to date with everything that was going on and any correspondence with the Home Office. The service I received was great and much appreciated and their constant communication with me made me feel at ease. I will definitely be using Akin Palmer again when I have to renew my visa.”

5.0

“The school were put in touch with Akin Palmer to help with the process involved in granting a Tier 2 (General) sponsorship for a member of staff. I cannot recommend them more highly in their approach. They were extremely professional, calm and patient! They went out of their way to explain the process step by step.”

5.0

“We were lucky to have found Akin Palmer. The team was very helpful with our immigration process and their efforts and professionalism helped us achieve our most important goal, which was being together and building a future as a family. We always felt they were at our side every step of the way.”

Read our latest insightsnews and legal guides

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How to Apply for a Skilled Worker Visa in the UK: A Complete 2026 Guide

Family Visas18 Jul 2026

Spouse Visa UK 2026 — Everything You Need to Know Before You Apply

Immigration Appeals16 Jul 2026

UK Immigration Appeals — What to Do If Your Visa Has Been Refused in 2026

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City Law Expertise With a Personal, High Street Touch

A new kind of law firmin the heart of London