by on Darryl Balroop
Darryl Balroop is a highly regarded barrister with a dynamic and growing practice in immigration and judicial review. He is regularly instructed in complex and sensitive cases across the full spectrum of immigration, asylum, and human rights law.
Known for his clear advice and tenacious advocacy, Darryl represents clients at all levels—from the First-tier and Upper Tribunals to the High Court, Court of Appeal and Supreme Court. He is particularly sought after in urgent public law challenges, including judicial reviews of Home Office decisions, and last-minute injunctions to prevent removal or deportation.
With a reputation for being both approachable and meticulous, Darryl works closely with solicitors and clients to deliver strategic, results-focused representation in high-stakes matters.
Professional experience
Notable cases
- Supreme Court
- AM (Zimbabwe) v Secretary of State for the Home Department [2020] UKSC 17 https://www.bailii.org/uk/cases/UKSC/2020/17.pdf
- Patel v Secretary of State for the Home Department, Secretary of State for the Home Department v Shah http://•https://www.supremecourt.uk/cases/docs/uksc-2018-0006-judgment.pdf
Court of Appeal
- Tomlinson, R (On the Application Of) v Secretary of State for the Home Department [2025] EWCA Civ 253 https://www.bailii.org/ew/cases/EWCA/Civ/2025/253.pdf
- Mungur, R (On the Application Of) v The Secretary of State for the Home Department (Rev1) [2021] EWCA Civ 1076 https://www.bailii.org/ew/cases/EWCA/Civ/2021/1076.pdf
- Kabir v The Secretary of State for the Home Department [2019] EWCA Civ 1162 (09 July 2019)
- AM (Zimbabwe) & Anor v The Secretary of State for the Home Department [2018] EWCA Civ 64 http://www.bailii.org/ew/cases/EWCA/Civ/2018/64.html
- Mudiyanselage v The Secretary of State for the Home Department [2018] EWCA Civ 65 http://www.bailii.org/ew/cases/EWCA/Civ/2018/65.html
- The Secretary of State for the Home Department v OP (Jamaica) [2018] EWCA Civ 316 http://www.bailii.org/ew/cases/EWCA/Civ/2018/316.html
- SI (India) v Secretary of State for the Home Department [2016] EWCA Civ 1255
- http://www.bailii.org/ew/cases/EWCA/Civ/2016/1255.html
- UFOT, R(on the application of) -v- Secretary of State for the Home Department [2016] EWCA Civ 298 http://www.bailii.org/ew/cases/EWCA/Civ/2016/298.html
- Behary & Anor, R (on the application of) v Secretary of State for the Home Department [2016] EWCA Civ 702 http://www.bailii.org/ew/cases/EWCA/Civ/2016/702.html
- Koori & Ors v The Secretary of State for the Home Department [2016] EWCA Civ 552 http://www.bailii.org/ew/cases/EWCA/Civ/2016/552.html
- Khan, R (on the application of) v Secretary of State for the Home Department [2016] EWCA Civ 416 http://www.bailii.org/ew/cases/EWCA/Civ/2016/416.html
- Raza, R (on the application of) v The Secretary of State for the Home Department [2016] EWCA Civ 36 http://www.bailii.org/ew/cases/EWCA/Civ/2016/36.html
- Syed & Anor, R (on the application of) v Secretary of State for the Home Department [2014] EWCA Civ 196 http://www.bailii.org/ew/cases/EWCA/Civ/2014/196.html
- ML (Nigeria) v Secretary of State for the Home Department [2013] EWCA Civ 844 http://www.bailii.org/ew/cases/EWCA/Civ/2013/844.html
- Gurung & Ors, R (on the application of) v Secretary of State for the Home Department [2013] EWCA Civ 8 http://www.bailii.org/ew/cases/EWCA/Civ/2013/8.html
- Pokhriyal v The Secretary of State for the Home Department [2013] EWCA Civ 1568 http://www.bailii.org/ew/cases/EWCA/Civ/2013/1568.html
- KR (Nepal) & Ors v Secretary of State for the Home Department [2012] EWCA Civ 1076 http://www.bailii.org/ew/cases/EWCA/Civ/2012/1076.html
- Nirula, R (on the application of) v Secretary of State for the Home Department [2012] EWCA Civ 1436 http://www.bailii.org/ew/cases/EWCA/Civ/2012/1436.html
High Court/Upper Tribunal Cases
- Ganpot & Ors, R (On the Application Of) v Secretary of State for the Home Department [2023] EWHC 197 (Admin) https://www.bailii.org/ew/cases/EWHC/Admin/2023/197.pdf
- AAA v Secretary of State for the Home Department (Rwanda) [2022] EWHC 3230 (Admin) https://www.bailii.org/ew/cases/EWHC/Admin/2022/3230.pdf
- AM (Article 3, health cases) ZIMBABWE [2022] UKUT 131 (IAC) https://www.bailii.org/uk/cases/UKUT/IAC/2022/131.pdf
- Taylor And Owusu-Akyeaw, R (on the application of) v Secretary of State for the Home Department [2015] EWHC 3526 (Admin)
http://www.bailii.org/ew/cases/EWHC/Admin/2015/3526.html - Amin, R (on the application of) v Secretary of State for the Home Department [2014] EWHC 4071 (Admin) http://www.bailii.org/ew/cases/EWHC/Admin/2014/4071.html
- Aliyu & Anor, R (on the Application of) v Secretary of State for the Home Department [2014] EWHC 3919 (Admin) http://www.bailii.org/ew/cases/EWHC/Admin/2014/3919.html
- Bukhari, R (on the Application of) v Secretary of State for the Home Department [2014] EWHC 3747 (Admin) http://www.bailii.org/ew/cases/EWHC/Admin/2014/3747.html
- Shaikh, R (on the application of) v Secretary of State for the Home Department [2014] EWHC 2586 (Admin) http://www.bailii.org/ew/cases/EWHC/Admin/2014/2586.html
- Behary, R (On Application) v Secretary of State for the Home Department [2013] EWHC 3575 (Admin) http://www.bailii.org/ew/cases/EWHC/Admin/2013/3575.html
- Syed, R (on the application of) v Secretary of State for the Home Department [2013] EWHC 984 (Admin) http://www.bailii.org/ew/cases/EWHC/Admin/2013/984.html
- LLB
- LLM
- BVC (Very Competent)
