About Michelle Lee
Michelle Lee is a specialist UK immigration solicitor with a reputation for delivering expert, meticulous, and deeply compassionate legal advice. Qualified in 2018 and working exclusively in UK immigration law since 2021, Michelle brings over four years of dedicated experience to a practice built on precision, reliability, and client-focused service.
Michelle’s approach is both forensic and empathetic, recognising that immigration issues often carry profound personal and emotional weight. Whether navigating complex legal frameworks or managing high-stakes applications, Michelle is known for her thoroughness, clear communication, and unwavering commitment. Michelle is not the solicitor who leaves emails unanswered or clients in the dark; she ensures that her clients always feel informed, supported, and prioritised.
Consultancy and Pricing
As a consultant solicitor, Michelle offers all the assurance of working with a fully qualified, insured, and regulated legal professional, without the overheads associated with traditional law firms. This agile model allows her to deliver high-quality legal services in a more cost-effective way, offering competitive pricing while maintaining exceptional standards of care and responsiveness.
Michelle will be accepting new instructions from 1 July 2025.
Michelle’s hourly rate is £200 per hour excluding VAT, but the vast majority of instructions are agreed on a fixed-fee basis. The total cost for an immigration matter might range from £500 to £3,000, depending on the nature of the case and the estimated time required. VAT is payable where a client is ordinarily resident in the UK. Please note that these estimates do not include disbursements, such as Home Office fees.
Michelle provides legal services as a consultant solicitor through Richard Nelson LLP, a firm authorised and regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA number 512949). Clients contract directly with Richard Nelson LLP. Full details, including terms of engagement and regulatory information, are provided in the client care letter prior to instruction.
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Professional Memberships and Qualifications
Member of the Immigration Law Practitioners Association (ILPA) (since 2021).
City, University of London, Immigration & Asylum Law short course (2020).
SRA-regulated solicitor, admitted on 3 September 2018.
University of Law, London, Master’s Degree in Law, Business and Management (2016).
University of Law, Leeds, Graduate Diploma in Law (2015).
University of Durham, Undergraduate Degree in History (2013).