Emily Pilborough

Experience

Senior advisory lawyer leading on the provision of asylum accommodation and support in the Home Office.

• Acting as the lead lawyer on complex judicial review challenges during the Covid 19 pandemic including NB & Ors v Secretary of State for the Home Department[2021] EWHC 1489 (Admin)). Working closely with senior Counsel and advising clients on public law risks and litigation process

• Providing oral and written advice to senior Ministers

• Working closely with policy colleagues to test proposals for a programme of policy reform to ensure compliance with domestic and international legal obligations.

Senior advisory lawyer leading on the development and implementation of the Ukraine Scheme, providing a visa route to the UK for thousands of people impacted by the conflict in Ukraine.

• Drafting immigration rules and associated guidance to ensure effective implementation of the policy, and to respond to a rapidly evolving situation

• Working closely with policy colleagues to test instructions and advise on the legislative framework and wider public law risks.

• Collaborating with clients, stakeholders, and legal teams across government departments to advise on consequential amendments and ensure a coordinated approach.

Working on a high-profile inquest into a terror related attack in Forbury Gardens Reading in June 2020. Involves:

• Providing support and assistance to the Judge Coroner and Counsel to the Inquest in a small team, liaising with a large number of Interested Persons and ensuring the smooth running of the inquest

• Leading on the coronial disclosure process to ensure timely and effective disclosure to all Interested Persons. Involves reviewing a high volume of documents including sensitive material subject to a national security disclosure protocol.