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Solicitor
Valeriia is a solicitor who practises immigration law, with wide experience of complex and sensitive cases. She acts for vulnerable clients, asylum seekers and survivors of abuse, and she is known for handling every matter meticulously and with a genuine empathy for the people she represents.
South Wimbledon
2016
2021
English, Ukrainian and Russian
Legal aid and private
Senior Immigration Caseworker
Valeriia Gurina is a solicitor who practises immigration law at Wimbledon Solicitors. She joined the firm in 2016 and qualified as a solicitor of England and Wales in 2021. She is accredited by the Law Society as a Senior Caseworker dealing with immigration matters.
Before her work in the UK, Valeriia specialised in corporate dispute resolution in Ukraine. She qualified as a Ukrainian advocate in 2010. That background gives her a strong grounding in complex, contested matters, which she now brings to her immigration practice.
Valeriia works with both legal aid and private clients, and she speaks English, Ukrainian and Russian.
Immigration law
Spouse visa and family reunion applications, settlement and naturalisation, entry clearance, and immigration matters of various complexity.
Asylum and protection
Protection and human rights applications for people fleeing conflict, persecution and abuse, including some of the most vulnerable clients.
Detention, deportation and bail
Deportation, removal, detention and bail matters, including challenges where a client's liberty is at stake.
Appeals and judicial review
Asylum and human rights appeals before the First-tier and Upper Tribunals (Immigration and Asylum Chamber), and judicial review claims.
Valeriia handles immigration matters of various complexity. The work she takes on most often includes:
If you are unsure which of these applies to your circumstances, Valeriia will be happy to discuss your situation with you and explain your options, so you can make an informed decision.
Valeriia provides advice to vulnerable clients and asylum seekers, including people fleeing conflict zones, political opposition activists, oppressed religious and ethnic minorities, victims of torture, domestic abuse survivors, victims of trafficking and modern slavery, and unaccompanied minors, across a wide range of immigration issues.
She handles each matter meticulously and with great attention to detail, and she does so in an empathetic manner. Clients who have been through very difficult experiences find in her a lawyer who listens carefully, explains their options clearly, and prepares their case with care.
Valeriia handles every matter meticulously and with great attention to detail, in an empathetic manner that puts the people she represents at the centre of her work.
Valeriia's career spans legal practice in Ukraine and immigration law in the United Kingdom. These are some of the milestones along the way.
Valeriia qualified as a Ukrainian advocate in 2010 and specialised in corporate dispute resolution matters in Ukraine.
Valeriia joined the firm in 2016 and began building her practice in UK immigration law.
Valeriia qualified as a solicitor in 2021, following a series of postgraduate qualifications in law.
Valeriia is accredited by the Law Society as a Senior Caseworker dealing with immigration matters, reflecting her expertise in the field.
Alongside her general immigration work, Valeriia has particular experience in:
You start with a short initial phone call, up to five minutes, so that the firm can understand your situation and confirm whether it is able to help. This call is not legal advice.
Valeriia sets out your options and the likely next steps, and explains whether your matter may be covered by legal aid or handled privately.
Valeriia prepares your case thoroughly and with close attention to detail, and keeps you informed at every stage.
She represents you through to the resolution of your matter and explains what each decision means for you.
Valeriia practises immigration law. Her work covers spouse visa and family reunion applications, settlement and naturalisation, entry clearance, protection and human rights claims, detention and bail, and appeals before the tribunals. If you are unsure whether she can help, a short phone call will tell you.
Yes. Valeriia works with both legal aid and private clients. The firm holds a legal aid contract covering certain areas of work, including some asylum and immigration matters. Valeriia can tell you at your first call whether legal aid may be available for your situation, or whether it would be handled privately.
Yes. A significant part of Valeriia's work involves advising vulnerable clients and asylum seekers, including people fleeing conflict, victims of torture and trafficking, domestic abuse survivors and unaccompanied minors. She handles these matters with care and empathy. If you are in immediate danger, always call 999.
Valeriia is based at our South Wimbledon office at 191 Merton Road, London SW19 1EE. You are welcome to call 020 8543 3302 to arrange a callback or an appointment at a time that suits you.
Valeriia speaks English, Ukrainian and Russian. Being able to talk through your case in a language you are comfortable with can make a real difference, and the firm as a whole covers several languages between its team.
Last updated: August 2026.
