CRISTINA STAMATESCU

Experience

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  Burns Kelly Corrigan Solicitors

  Aug 2008 - Mar 2013

  Legal Consultant

  I have represented our clients before the Refugee Appeal Tribunal and I prepared submissions in this regard. I prepared and attended consultations and hearings before the High Court (Judicial Review), Supreme Court and European Court of Justice:Refugee Appeals Tribunal Oral Hearings and Paper Appeal SubmissionsSection 3 and Subsidiary Protection Applications “MM” (2013)– Hogan J’s recent Judgement addressing the Applicant’s right to be heard and the right to an Oral Hearing at the Subsidiary Protection stage, including the reference to the European Court of Justice Okunade (2012) – High Court Judicial Review and successful Supreme Court Injunction dealing with the rights of applicant minors residing in the State and disruption to family life.A.O. (2012) – Hight Court Judicial Review dealing with rights of IBC. “X“ Adeoye (2012) – challenging refusal to quash Deportation Order of the father of an IBC and husband of an Irish CitizenAppeal to the Supreme Court of High Court Judicial Review refusals (Lofinmakin against the Minister for Justice (2011), Aransi against the Minister for Justice (2011), Okunade against the Minister for Justice (2012))European Court of Justice experience.Specialist in immigration law. Keeping up to date with dynamic and challenging developments. - Excellent knowledge of EU and ECHR law. For example “MM”(2013), C-277/11, focused on Dutch and EU law where the Irish legal system of Subsidiary Protection was successfully changed. Numerous cases pre and post Zambrano Judgment of ECJ which challenged constitutional and human rights, for example “Ali” and “Asibor” (2010) – test cases before Clark J challenging the Deportation Order against father of Irish Citizens. Successful Applications and Judicial Reviews of EU and Zambrano Type ApplicationsSuccessful Injunction Applications, Ex-Parte Applications in the High Court and Supreme Court. (i.e. Okunade (2012); recent successful Supreme Court Injunction Application Show less

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  Cristina Stamatescu Solicitors

  Jun 2013 - May 2022

  Solicitor

  Solicitor in Private Practice as Cristina Stamatescu Solicitors.Family Law (Legal Aid),Criminal Law (Legal Aid)Refugee Legal Services (Legal Aid) Cristina Stamatescu Solicitors is offering a friendly and affordable legal service. Immigration Law: Cristina Stamatescu has a vast Judicial Review experience with numerous successful applications in the High Court. Cristina has Supreme Court and European Court of Justice experience. Personal Injuries Claims: * We listen to the problems and we advise the client on the best way to proceed to ensure the best result and client satisfaction. We keep our clients informed at every stage of the process and we help our clients make an informed decision at every step of their journey. **In contentious business a Solicitor may not calculate fees or other charges as a percentage or proportion of any award of settlementSocial Welfare Claims: Cristina Stamatescu Solicitors is offering legal assistance with regard to applications with the Social Welfare Office.Recent Reference to CJEU Case C-322/17 Family Law: We offer legal assistance in case for Maintenance, Guardianship, Custody, Access and / or Domestic Violence and you require legal support. Criminal Law: Cristina Stamatescu Solicitors offers services at every level of the criminal justice system from representation when detained in Garda custody throughout appearances in all courts from the District Court through to the Supreme Court. Show less

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  Law Society of Ireland

  Nov 2018 - now

  Member of Human Rights and Equality Committee
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  Ferrys Solicitors

  Jun 2022 - Jan 2024

  Solicitor

  Head of Immigration and Human Rights department

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  Self-employed

  Jan 2024 - now

  Solicitor

  Sole Practitioner