Markham George Lee
- Admitted in 1985
- 41 years
- Published IPT appeals
- 15
- Appeals allowed, where decided
- 8 of 15
- Role
- Principal, barrister and solicitor
About this immigration lawyer
Markham George Lee practises immigration law at Immigration Solutions (Markham Lee) in Christchurch (Principal, barrister and solicitor), and was admitted as a barrister and solicitor of the High Court of New Zealand in 1985. Published Immigration and Protection Tribunal decisions name them as counsel in 15 appeals.
- Role
- Principal, barrister and solicitor
- Firm
- Immigration Solutions (Markham Lee)
- Admitted
- 1985
- Years since admission
- 41
- Location
- Christchurch, New Zealand
- Regulator
- New Zealand Law Society
- Practice breadth
- Immigration law only
Directory context
Where Markham George Lee sits among the 92 immigration lawyers in this directory. Every figure is counted from the directory's own list; none is editorial.
- Admitted in 1985. About 97% of the 92 immigration lawyers in this directory with a known admission date were admitted more recently.
- One of 17 immigration lawyers in this directory based in Christchurch.
- Practises immigration law only, as 47 of the 92 immigration lawyers in this directory do.
Immigration and Protection Tribunal record
15 published appealsAllowed 8Other 0Dismissed 7
| Appeal type | Outcomes | Published | Allowed share | All appellants |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residence: skilled migrant | 8 | Allowed 50% of 8 | All appellants 48% | |
| Residence: partnership | 2 | Under 5 decided | All appellants 54% | |
| Residence: sibling & adult child | 2 | Under 5 decided | All appellants 46% | |
| Deportation: resident | 1 | Under 5 decided | All appellants 35% | |
| Residence: business entrepreneur | 1 | Under 5 decided | All appellants 43% | |
| Refugee & protection | 1 | Under 5 decided | All appellants 21% | |
| All types | 8 allowed, 7 dismissed | 15 | Allowed 53% of 15 |
A percentage shows only where 5 or more appeals were decided. An appeal outcome says as much about the case and which cases are taken on as about the representation.
Appeals by type
15 published appealsAllowed 8Other 0Dismissed 7
| Appeal type | Outcomes | Published | Allowed share | All appellants |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residence: skilled migrant | 8 | Allowed 50% of 8 | All appellants 48% | |
| Residence: partnership | 2 | Under 5 decided | All appellants 54% | |
| Residence: sibling & adult child | 2 | Under 5 decided | All appellants 46% | |
| Deportation: resident | 1 | Under 5 decided | All appellants 35% | |
| Residence: business entrepreneur | 1 | Under 5 decided | All appellants 43% | |
| Refugee & protection | 1 | Under 5 decided | All appellants 21% | |
| All types | 8 allowed, 7 dismissed | 15 | Allowed 53% of 15 |
Allowed share is allowed appeals out of those decided either way, shown only at 5 or more decided. All appellants is the same share across every published decision of that type. See appeal success rates in New Zealand.
Published decisions
Newest first| Decision | Appeal type | Date | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| [2020] NZIPT 205565eResidence: partnership, January 2020 | Residence: partnership | 10 January 2020 | Allowed |
| [2018] NZIPT 600419Deportation: resident, February 2018 | Deportation: resident | 28 February 2018 | Allowed |
| [2017] NZIPT 204142eResidence: skilled migrant, October 2017 | Residence: skilled migrant | 5 October 2017 | Allowed |
| [2014] NZIPT 202145eResidence: skilled migrant, September 2014 | Residence: skilled migrant | 18 September 2014 | Allowed |
| [2014] NZIPT 201327fResidence: sibling & adult child, January 2014 | Residence: sibling & adult child | 22 January 2014 | Referred to Minister — residence granted |
| [2013] NZIPT 201835aResidence: sibling & adult child, November 2013 | Residence: sibling & adult child | 25 November 2013 | Dismissed/declined |
| [2013] NZIPT 201783eResidence: skilled migrant, October 2013 | Residence: skilled migrant | 30 October 2013 | Allowed |
| [2013] NZIPT 201784eResidence: skilled migrant, October 2013 | Residence: skilled migrant | 29 October 2013 | Allowed |
| [2013] NZIPT 200846aResidence: skilled migrant, February 2013 | Residence: skilled migrant | 18 February 2013 | Dismissed/declined |
| [2012] NZIPT 200574eResidence: partnership, August 2012 | Residence: partnership | 22 August 2012 | Allowed |
| [2012] NZIPT 200327aResidence: skilled migrant, January 2012 | Residence: skilled migrant | 20 January 2012 | Dismissed/declined |
| [2011] NZIPT 200268aResidence: skilled migrant, October 2011 | Residence: skilled migrant | 28 October 2011 | Dismissed/declined |
| [2011] NZIPT 200140aResidence: skilled migrant, July 2011 | Residence: skilled migrant | 14 July 2011 | Dismissed/declined |
| [2011] NZIPT 200001aResidence: business entrepreneur, May 2011 | Residence: business entrepreneur | 6 May 2011 | Dismissed/declined |
| [1998] NZIPT 70625Refugee & protection, February 1998 | Refugee & protection | 26 February 1998 | Dismissed/declined |
Decisions name the representative by initial and surname only, so a decision is listed only where that name points to this immigration lawyer with certainty; this record may be incomplete.
Published disciplinary findings
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