Dr Bernard Andonian is a Consultant Solicitor at Gulbenkian Andonian Solicitors and a former part-time Immigration Judge. Admitted as a solicitor in 1985, he has over 40 years of experience and was awarded an honorary Doctor of Laws (LLD) by the University of West London. He is widely recognised as one of the leading Armenian–Iranian lawyers in London, with a distinguished career in immigration, nationality, human rights, and family law.

Services

He specialises in:

• UK and EU immigration & nationality law

• Human rights and asylum matters

• Family, matrimonial, and financial disputes

• Civil and commercial litigation

• Intellectual property and business law

Standout Features

Dr Andonian has led several landmark cases before the UK Supreme Court and the European Court of Justice, including Shah & Islam and Baumbast & Rolet. He was inducted into The Legal 500 Hall of Fame in 2019 and is described as a “specialist in all immigration areas, including business, human rights and family law.” His multilingual skills (English, Armenian, Farsi, French) further enhance his international profile.

Facilities & Access

His office is located in Lincoln’s Inn Fields, a historic legal hub in Central London, providing convenient access to the UK’s courts and legal institutions.

Key Notes

Dr Andonian is not only a legal practitioner but also a mentor, lecturer, and community supporter. He contributes to legal journals, trains young lawyers, and provides voluntary services to vulnerable clients in London.

Location

Dr Bernard Andonian is based at 29 Lincoln's Inn Fields, Holborn, Central London.