With a broad footprint spanning London, Chelmsford, and Sevenoaks, Birketts LLP‘s broad caseload encompasses sponsor licensing issues, skilled worker visas, and the prevention of illegal working. Sacha Wooldridge oversees the practice and has more than a decade of experience in UK inbound immigration; she is also a key port of call for corporate organisations on compliance obligations. Other key members of the team include Krishma Bathia, Sara-Michelle Colvin, and Denise Osterwald.

A key port of call for various fintech clients, Clarkslegal LLP is well versed in sponsorship licenses, employee transfers, and UK expansion worker visas. The practice is led by Monica Atwal, who is experienced in advising businesses on global staff transfers and international corporations on branch establishment. Other key members of the team include Ruth Karimtsenga, who handles various immigration matters across the technology, healthcare, and engineering sectors.

Duncan Lewis Solicitors is particularly noted for its expertise in asylum and deportation cases, human rights law, and unlawful detentions. Toufique Hossain is a key port of call for asylum seekers, as well as victims of torture, sexual abuse, and trafficking, while Bahar Ata handles claims of unlawful detention, false imprisonment, and failure to provide accommodation. Nazia Khan is noted for her capabilities in entry clearance applications, settlement applications, and nationality matters, while other key team members include Maria Petrova-Collins and Angelo Monni.

Stevens & Bolton LLP is highly proficient in skilled worker applications, sponsor license issues, and TUPE transfers. Kerry Garcia oversees the practice and is knowledgeable of employment matters surrounding immigration, including staff transfers following business acquisitions. Jackie Penlington is well-versed in leave-to-remain matters, while Nyasha Gardner handles Home Office audit compliance issues.

Noted for its experience in advising immigration detainees and foreign nationals in British prisons, Turpin & Miller LLP is knowledgeable of sponsor license applications, skilled worker visas, and expansion worker visas. Jo Renshaw has over three decades of experience in asylum cases and family migration matters, while Tom Giles is a strong choice for detained clients facing deportation. Philip Turpin is experienced in both personal and immigration issues, and Eliana Barrera acts as head of the firm’s business and skilled migration team, while Ben Goldberg oversees the public law department. Other key members of the team include Alex Piletska, who handles matters surrounding human rights.

Commended for its ‘wealth of experience’, DMH Stallard LLP’s recent caseload encompasses the immigration aspects of corporate inward investment, sponsor licensing issues, and personal immigration work. The practice is led by Adam Williams, who is knowledgeable of Home Office audits and sponsor license compliance duties. Other key members of the team include Alexei Zuyev, who handles family-related applications, indefinite leave to remain applications, and citizenship applications.

Headed up by Chris Harber, Boyes Turner is well-regarded for its immigration capabilities in the hospitality sector. Harber is well-versed in global mobility strategy development, sponsor license applications, and skilled worker visas. Suzanna Ghazal is highly proficient in the full gamut of employment matters, while Lauren Clark handles both personal and business immigration issues.

Praised for its ‘well-informed advice that is tailored to each client’s goals’, Fisher Jones Greenwood LLP is well-equipped to handle sponsor licenses for both personal clients and businesses. The practice is headed up by Ashlee Campbell, who is skilled at corporate immigration, European Court of Human Rights applications, and other human rights applications. Further key members of the team include Paul Tawn, who is vastly experienced in appeals before the First Tier and Upper Tier Immigration Tribunals.

The full-service immigration practice at Harrison Clark Rickerbys handles business immigration matters across the education, healthcare, and technology sectors. Commended for her ‘exceptional support’, Lynne Adams often advises clients on global recruitment requirements, compliance audits, and sponsor license applications. Michael Stokes is knowledgeable of global talent visa applications and the business immigration implications of corporate transactions, while Omer Simjee is proficient in indefinite leave to remain applications. Adam Cotterill, Paula Ursu, and Temi Obembe are key associates.

Praised for ‘working promptly and professionally’, Herrington Carmichael LLP is experienced in immigration law compliance, sponsor license application processes, and indefinite leave to remain applications. Darren Smith leads the practice and is noted for his strength in immigration matters in the leisure and hospitality sector, while Usof Shah is praised as ‘extremely professional and very helpful’. Shah is also a key port of call for private clients and corporate clients for the full gamut of immigration matters.