Charles Avens

Charles Avens is a highly experienced immigration law practitioner currently serving as a Partner and Head of Immigration at Collyer Bristow LLP since September 2022, with specialisation in UK immigration law for companies, families, and individuals. Recognised in the 2022 Edition of the Legal 500 and the 2024 Edition of the Spear's 500, Charles previously held the position of Head of Immigration at Druces LLP from May 2007 to September 2022, where responsibilities included managing the Employment & Business Immigration Group. Charles's career also includes roles as an Employment Solicitor and a Trainee Solicitor at Druces LLP, as well as experience as an Employment Rep at the Free Representation Unit and a Litigation Assistant at Barlow Lyde & Gilbert. Academic credentials include a BA Hons in History from the University of Exeter and several law qualifications from BPP Law School.