Elena has a law degree from the Novosibirsk State University in Russia and has completed the Graduate Diploma in Law and the Legal Practice Course in the UK.
Having previously worked at a top-tier American law firm and with Amnesty International, Elena currently works in our Complex Litigation Team.
Elena is a native Russian speaker.
Recent articles
Provision of accommodation to destitute asylum seekers: High Court find serious faults in the system 15 January 2021
Detention of asylum seekers pending extradition: how lawful is it? 20 November 2020
Can an asylum seeker work in the UK? 13 October 2020
European Court Of Human Rights Rules Azerbaijan Violated Right To Life 23 June 2020
Significant Changes In Russian Immigration Law 9 June 2020
Leave To Remain Does Not Automatically Mean ‘No Public Funds’ 9 June 2020
Court Upholds ‘Right To Rent’ Checks Scheme 29 April 2020
Volunteering and Second Employment - Unprecedented Changes to Support the NHS 14 April 2020
Windrush Scandal Review Released – But Will It Receive The Attention Due? 25 March 2020
The Investor Visa offers a Gateway to the UK but it needs to be carefully monitored 16 January 2020
Interpretation problems in immigration proceedings: how grave can they be? 11 December 2019
Landmark Human Rights Case: ECtHR Finds UK Supreme Court To Be Wrong 21 November 2019
False Representations As Grounds For Refusal 12 November 2019
Recent changes to the Tier 1 (Exceptional Talent) visa 10 October 2019