Victoria Pogge von Strandmann

Victoria joined Simpson Millar in 2010, has been a partner since 2015 and is joint head of the Public Law and Human Rights Department.

Victoria studied at Durham University, subsequently obtaining a distinction in her Master of Laws from University College, London, specialising in public law, human rights, and international public law.

Victoria has over 16 years’ PQE and has spent the last 14 years specialising in public law challenges concerning the rights of children and vulnerable migrants including victims of trafficking and has developed a reputation for excellence in her field.

Her own practice covers challenges under the Children Act 1989 in relation to looked after children, care leavers and age assessment cases; challenges to trafficking decisions including refusals of trafficking discretionary leave, NRM decisions as well as decisions relating to support and accommodation under the NRM; Care Act challenges for those without settled status, challenges in respect of asylum support decisions and unlawful detention challenges as well as associated civil damages claims.

Victoria is known for her particular expertise in representing vulnerable young people and adults, particularly victims of trafficking and age disputed minors in enforcing their rights to support and accommodation and challenging unlawful decisions in respect of their detention, age and status as victims of trafficking.

Victoria is recommended in the Legal 500 2022 edition and has also been ranked individually in Chambers and Partners' 2023 guide