Portrait of Devendra Shrestha
Barrister

Devendra Shrestha

Called 2014 · Inner Temple
Overview

Devendra (Dev) practises in public law, with a focus on nationality, asylum, immigration and human rights. He regularly appears before the First-tier and Upper Tribunal (Immigration and Asylum Chamber), acting both for and against the Government.

Before qualifying as a barrister, Dev worked at several firms of solicitors and was involved in a number of high-profile cases. That experience supports his work both as an advocate and as a public access barrister.

Dev approaches every case positively and knows the importance of thorough preparation. For public access clients he can provide a complete service, from initial advice through every stage of the case, saving time and cost.

Expertise

Immigration and asylum

Appeals and applications across immigration, asylum and nationality law, before the First-tier and Upper Tribunal.

Human rights and public law

Public law challenges, for and against the Government.

Notable cases

Court of Appeal

  • R (Shrestha & Anor) v Secretary of State for the Home Department [2018] EWCA Civ 2810
  • R (Hisbani) v Secretary of State for the Home Department [2016] EWCA Civ 1215