With strength in sponsor licenses, the Nottingham-based practice at OTB Legal often handles spouse and naturalisation applications. Co-head of the practice Mark Lilley-Tams is knowledgeable of personal immigration matters, including British citizenship and EU Settlement Schemes, family type applications, and long residence. Sally McEwen is noted for her capabilities in business immigration, notably entry clearance, license compliance, as well as the switching of employment applications. Emma Cohen specializes in visa applications for children living abroad to join their UK relatives, while Lydia Watkinson handles cases involving BNO visas.
Immigration in East Midlands
OTB Legal
Praxisleiter:
Sally McEwen; Mark Lilley-Tams
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Emma Cohen; Lydia Watkinson
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‘An amazing team, they are always answering calls quickly and are very polite. Mark Lilley Tams is definitely the best solicitor I have ever dealt with. He is very professional and has great attention to detail.’
‘What I appreciated most was the empathy and clear understanding of the situation. They gave an accurate assessment to assure the success of our application.’
‘They had a long conversation with me and they deeply understood my case.’
Kernmandanten
Sharkmob London Limited
Symrise Ltd
Human Security Limited
The Rug Company
NuVision Biotherapies
Don Percival – Brewin Dolphin 1762
Impression Digital
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- Advised Sharkmob London in filling 35 senior artistic (skilled worker) positions at the company, and providing training to their talent acquisition managers and HR teams.
- Advised GME Services on all aspects of their sponsored workers and compliance issues.
- Advised Fernando Huff Trein in a overseas business settlement application.
Paragon Law
Highlighted for its experience in representing trafficking victims and unaccompanied asylum-seeking children, Paragon Law is well-regarded for its corporate immigration expertise. The practice is also a strong choice for leading domestic universities and is knowledgeable of sponsorship license management. Thalej Vasishta and Kirin Abbas lead the corporate immigration sphere. Vasishta handles sponsorship compliance, while Abbas handles the employment of overseas university academics. Deirdre Sheahan has over a decade of experience in asylum and human rights cases, while Emma Okenyi is often engaged in BNO and Ukraine family scheme visas. All of the names that have been mentioned split their time between Nottingham and London.
Praxisleiter:
Thalej Vasishta; Kirin Abbas; Emma Okenyi; Deirdre Sheahan
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‘Paragon Law helped me with my UK spouse visa, they were extremely professional and knowledgeable throughout the entire process and we felt we were in safe hands under their guidance. From the initial assessment call to the visa being granted, their communication was clear and prompt.’
‘They are a friendly, responsive, and knowledgeable team who see through the immigration process to the end and proactively deliver to achieve results desired.’
‘They are so professional and go above and beyond in every situation. They care about their clients and want to do the best possible job for them.’
Kernmandanten
Ink Limited
Emmes Biopharma
Ivolve Care Holdings Limited
M1 Med Beauty UK Limited
University of Nottingham
Ivolve Care Holdings Limited
Potter Clarkson LLP
University of Birmingham
Toyota Manufacturing
Eon
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- Advised Ivolve Care Holdings Limited on merging several sponsor licences, managing the process to acquire one group licence, and transferring sponsored workers to the new Group Licence.
- Assisted on a senior executive’s transfer from a UK skilled worker visa to a family dependent visa.
- Advised M1 Med Beauty on the visa requirements for one of their senior executives to be based in the UK.
Shoosmiths LLP
Corporate support solutions, sponsor license applications, and visa packages remain a key component of the practice at Shoosmiths LLP. On the personal immigration side, the practice is also proficient in British citizenship applications, indefinite leave applications, and spouse visas. In Nottingham, Rachel Harvey co-leads the team with the Manchester-based Emma Morgan; Harvey is praised for her ‘savvy commercial advice and ability to get the job done.’ Also based in Nottingham, Rory Stone’s recent caseload encompasses urgent visa applications; Stone is adept at both employment and immigration law matters.
Praxisleiter:
Emma Morgan; Rachel Harvey
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Rory Stone
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‘Rachel Harvey always has the answers to the commercial issues our business needs, she is the best immigration lawyer we have worked with due to her savvy commercial advice and ability to get the job done. She is excellent at dealing with our high profile Premier League football clients who are very demanding.’
‘Shoosmiths provides practical and sound information and solutions.’
‘We have total confidence in the advice provided by the partners we have worked with.’
Kernmandanten
MV Fruehauf
Revolution Bars Group
Playground Games
CityFibre
BI Worldwide
ESCATEC Mechatronics Ltd
Bernard Holmes
Amey
SUFC
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- Advised on a personal immigration matter for an individual who is applying to remain in the UK on the basis of her private life and human rights (Article 8 ECHR).
- Advised on strategic new hires and existing employees seeking to switch visa category.
- Acted for a national retailer on an appeal to the Home Office in respect of a potential £20,000.00 civil penalty for allegedly employing an adult who was subject to immigration control who no longer had the right to work in the UK.
Eversheds Sutherland (International) LLP
Lauded for its ‘extensive knowledge’, Eversheds Sutherland (International) LLP is well-equipped to advise on the full spectrum of employment immigration matters, including skilled worker applications, sponsor compliance, and viability assessments. Audrey Elliot is the firm’s national practice head, and her caseload encompasses illegal working prosecutions, immigration enforcement raids, and submitting applications under the Points-Based System. Emily Hasted co-leads the Nottingham team and is praised for ‘showcasing a wealth of knowledge’. She is also often engaged in Skilled Worker visa applications.
Praxisleiter:
Audrey Elliot; Emily Hasted
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‘We’ve established a longstanding partnership with Eversheds over the past several years. They are a reliable and trustworthy firm to collaborate with. The entire team is highly professional and efficient, placing significant emphasis on patience when addressing our inquiries.’
‘They consistently demonstrate a deep understanding of our needs, standing by us in challenging situations. Their extensive knowledge ensures that we navigate our endeavors without taking any unnecessary risks.’
‘The quality of expertise and responsiveness of the associates makes them standout. We have had excellent communication with Emily Hasted, and her colleagues.’
Kernmandanten
Kentucky Fried Chicken (Yum! Restaurants)
Pendragon
Crown Packaging Manufacturing
Skanska UK PLC
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Sills & Betteridge LLP
With a broad regional spread, including offices in Grimsby, London, Nottingham, and Sheffield, the ‘very professional and reliable practice’, Sills & Betteridge LLP is well-informed in Brexit’s implications on EU Settlement Scheme applications. With more than two decades of experience in the sector, practice head Deborah Linford is lauded as ‘hard working and intelligent.’
Praxisleiter:
Deborah Linford
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‘Sills & Betteridge did their utmost to accommodate a date and time for an in-person meeting for our convenience. Everything was clearly explained for the first meeting before confirming the appointment so that there were no surprises afterward. It is clear that they have a whole organisation behind them and can rely on colleagues for additional services if required.’
‘Sills & Betteridge is a very professional and reliable practice. They inform you every step on the progress they have made, reply to emails, return phone calls, and make appointments to suit your needs.’
‘They are accommodating, and easy to talk to. They were thorough on my documents and my immigration application. Deborah Linford has good knowledge on her profession.’
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Baya Immigration Legal Services
Commended for its ‘experience and expertise’, Baya Immigration Legal Services specializes in business immigration law. The practice is also geared to handle asylum claims, personal immigration, and sponsor license maintenance. Jocelyn Howorth oversees the team from Nottingham and is praised for ‘her extensive legal advice and skills.’
Praxisleiter:
Jocelyn Howorth
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‘They are specialists in the field of immigration due to their experience and expertise. Efficient in communication with their usage of IT.’
‘The practice is incredibly unique in the way it delivers service and treats its clients. The individuals involved in the running of this practice are supremely talented, efficient, empathetic and understanding.’
‘They not only are highly knowledgeable about the law but also understand the challenges that their clients go through emotionally and the importance of being responsive and providing reassurance regularly.’
Kernmandanten
Intelisense IT Ltd
Guided Ultrasonics
Pirsook Ltd
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HCR Hewitsons
With in-depth expertise in immigration compliance, foreign recruitment, and the sponsorship of non-UK nationals, HCR Hewitsons is also knowledgeable of the business immigration implications on corporate transactions. In Central England, Lynne Adams co-heads the practice with employment specialist Michael Stokes. Adams is noted for her capabilities in compliance audits, global recruitment requirements, as well as sponsor licence application.
Praxisleiter:
Lynne Adams; Michael Stokes
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‘Lynne Adams understands my business and how I work. She is willing to work around my hours and keeps me informed of changes to legislation I need to know.’
Kernmandanten
Mizuno Corporation
Capital Care Group Limited
Mechatherm International Limited
The Garth Care Services
ITility LLC
Mediservices Limited
Heat & Power Services Limited
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- Advised Mizuno Corporation on the viability of bringing over various senior personnel from the overseas parent company in Japan to the UK to work.
- Advised Mediservices Limited in securing a sponsor license.
- Advised Capital Care Group on immigration due diligence as part of an acquisition process.