Public Law & Human Rights

Victoria Pogge von Strandmann

Partner, Head of Public Law and Human Rights

London

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

Testimonials

  • "Victoria Pogge von Strandman is incredibly easy to work with. Has great litigation knowledge and a very impressive lawyer"

    Industry Professional

    Legal 500 2022

  • "They do a lot of heavy lifting, and everything is prepared very well. They are committed and grasp the importance of cases without forgetting the client is at the heart of the issues"

    Industry Professional

    Chambers and Partners 2022/2023

  • "I am always impressed with their ability to respond swiftly to often urgent matters. Their insights help clarify the way forward in legal complex situations"

    Industry Professional

    Chambers and Partners 2022/2023

  • "They have meticulous knowledge of the relevant domestic and international law with prompt responses and client care"

    Industry Professional

    Chambers and Partners 2022/2023

  • "Victoria is a superlative lawyer who always offers us insightful advice and goes the extra mile"

    Industry Professional

    Chambers and Partners 2023

  • "She manages an exceptional public law team at Simpson Millar with expertise across all areas of public law"

    Industry Professional

    Chambers and Partners 2023

  • "Victoria is an exceptional lawyer"

    Industry Professional

    Chambers and Partners 2023

  • "Victoria is very involved in her cases and is extremely collaborative in her approach; she never forgets that there is a client at the heart of the case"

    Industry Professional

    Chambers and Partners 2023

Interests outside of work

Victoria enjoys spending time with her young children and playing the violin.

Cases Dealt With

Cases Dealt With

2010

SO v Barking & Dagenham

EWCA Civ 1101

2014

VS v The Home Office

EWHC 2483 (QB)

2013

SL v Westminster

UKSC 27

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