Assent Migration Lawyers highlights of 2025

It has been a remarkable year for Assent Migration Lawyers and our small team. We continued to deliver on our reputation of a leading Australian migration law practice, earning recognition as Best Boutique Immigration Law Firm by APAC Insider and maintaining our track record of excellence.

Expertise and Industry Engagement

The director of the practice, Dessie Hristova was recognised as one of Australia’s leading immigration lawyers in Best Lawyers, reflecting her expertise and standing in the migration law community. Throughout the year, Dessie contributed regularly to law reform submissions, through the Law Institute of Victoria committees, on matters related to skilled migration, migrant work force, refugees and vulnerable citizens.

Dessie also shared her insights at major industry events, including the National Migration Conference 2025, of Migration Institute of Australia where she spoke on topics related to partner, refugee, and family violence. Through the firm’s blog Dessie has been offering analysis and updates on evolving migration policies.

Commitment to Workplace Wellbeing and Inclusion

In 2025, Assent Migration Lawyers formally incorporated the TJMF Best Practice Workplace Wellbeing Guidelines, a comprehensive framework for creating psychologically safe and healthy workplaces. The firm also joined Pride in Law further demonstrating its commitment to fostering diversity, inclusion, and a supportive workplace culture.

Leadership

Assent Migration Lawyers maintained an active presence in migration law discussions, providing clients and the public with timely information on visa processing changes, skilled migration updates, and policy developments.

Through professional recognition, leadership and focus on wellbeing and inclusivity, Assent Migration Lawyers have set high standards in both legal service and workplace culture and the team is looking forward to continuing on the path of excellence in 2026.

We are grateful to our network of clients and peers for choosing to align with our team vision and for contributing to our success.

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