Ashfords LLP advises employers and individuals on right to work issues, including EU nationals’ right to reside and the points-based system, and also handles the immigration aspects of corporate transactions. The practice also stands out for its expertise in the tech, healthcare, and hospitality sectors alongside niche experience in marine and seafarer cases. Praised for her ‘exceptional blend of expertise, dedication, and client-focused approach’, team leader Kirsty Cooke assists on a wide array of recruitment, employment, and HR matters for regional and national clients. At the associate level, Laura Wonnacott is a key name with specialisms covering the marine sector as well as family visa applications.
Immigration in South West
Ashfords LLP
Praxisleiter:
Kirsty Cooke
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Ellen Parker; Laura Wonnacott
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‘This practice distinguishes itself through its multidisciplinary team’s holistic approach, blending industry insight with innovative solutions tailored to each client’s needs. Clients benefit from the team’s diverse expertise, proactive problem-solving, and strategic thinking, fostering a collaborative partnership focused on achieving goals efficiently.’
‘The individuals I have the privilege to work with, particularly Kirsty Cooke, stand out due to their exceptional blend of expertise, dedication, and client-focused approach. Kirsty’s standout quality lies in her ability to combine deep industry knowledge with innovative thinking, consistently delivering tailored solutions that exceed client expectations.’
‘They understand our business model, how we operate and what our priorities and challenges are. Anytime we need support, the team from Ashfords is quick to answer and extremely helpful.’
Kernmandanten
Capital Arches Group Limited
Ocado Group Limited
Nanusens Ltd
Rathlin Energy UK Ltd
The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
JAAM Restaurants Ltd
Indegno UK Ltd
Laggan & Associates
70mph Limited
BECO Capital Limited
McDonald’s Franchisees
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- Providing ongoing support to Royal Devon NHS Foundation Trust on all UK immigration issues including on right to work issues, Health and Care Worker visas and the immigration requirements following the recruitment of foreign qualified doctors and nurses.
- Advising a large provider of care services to children on all UK immigration issues and recently carried out a comprehensive immigration compliance audit.
- Providing ongoing support to Ocado Group Limited on all day-to-day immigration issues.
Burges Salmon LLP
Burges Salmon LLP assists FTSE 100 companies, public bodies, high-net-worth individuals and start-ups on the full range of immigration matters. The team stands out for its experience assisting with the recruitment of overseas nationals under skilled worker visas and visa applications under the points-based system; the group also has a strong track record across right to work matters, immigration audits, corporate transactions, sponsor licenses and sponsor duties. Located in Bristol, the practice is led by Adrian Martin, who has experience in contentious and non-contentious matters. Megan Summers leads the business immigration team, with Katie Hayes also being a central member of the group.
Praxisleiter:
Adrian Martin
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Megan Summers; Katie Hayes;James Edmonds
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‘The team at Burges Salmon are always so helpful to assist with any immigration queries we have. They make themselves readily available.’
‘Katie Hayes and James Edmonds are so helpful and go above and beyond to help my team with our immigration queries. They are diligent and thorough in their work and always make themselves available at short notice to help with difficult employment cases.’
Kernmandanten
UK Atomic Energy Authority
Pure IP Limited
Fido Tech Limited
The Royal Horticultural Society
The Royal Armouries
Harding Brothers Retail Limited
Horatio Investments Limited
Signet Jewelers Limited
ITM Power PLC
The Crown Estate
Joseph Limited
ForgeRock Limited
Optegra UK Limited
Exeter Friendly Society Limited
CNG Fuels Limited
Highlight-Mandate
- Providing the UK Atomic Energy Authority with strategic immigration advice in support of its wider recruitment strategy, including across multiple jurisdictions.
- Advising Pure IP on all of its UK immigration requirements including advising on the illegal working regime, eligibility requirements, and sponsor license compliance.
- Providing the Royal Horticultural Society on various immigration routes, delivering training and providing strategic and day-to-day immigration advice.
Stephens Scown LLP
Stephens Scown LLP‘s immigration practice is regularly instructed by companies and individuals for advice on post-Brexit working arrangements including skilled worker sponsor licenses, settlement status issues, deportations, and right to work matters. The team counts the healthcare, agriculture, and technology sectors among its areas of expertise. Lisa Mulholland, who is ‘very knowledgeable on all aspects of immigration', heads up the practice from Exeter, and handles an extensive range of immigration issues across regulatory, transactional and recruitment matters. She is supported by Abigail Grace, also based in the Exeter office.
Praxisleiter:
Lisa Mulholland
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Abigail Grace
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‘Second-to-none in the South West, with an emerging national presence and expertise specifically as providing a bespoke multi-departmental service to the social care sector, at a time of exceptional and demanding changes.’
‘Lisa Mulholland, Partner, heads the immigration team. Her client care skills are exceptional, specifically with those who are vulnerable and facing deportation. Her sharp eye provides an effective approach to litigation, and successful teamwork. Lisa is a pleasure to work with.’
‘Lisa Mulholland was a pleasure to work with. She was available and extremely helpful throughout the process.’
Willans LLP
Willans LLP is notably experienced in its support of businesses regarding the application and maintenance of sponsor licences, business visit visas, and compliance training for employers. In particular, the practice is noted for its assistance to several US-headquartered technology companies, and also acts for clients in the care, retail, and manufacturing sectors. The business immigration team is led by Matthew Clayton, who is highly experienced in a blend of employment, business immigration, and data protection matters. Associate solicitor Hayley Ainsworth is a key contact for sponsor duties and compliance issues, with further experience in the points-based system and Expansion Worker visas. Klára Grmelová is another key name.
Praxisleiter:
Matthew Clayton
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Hayley Ainsworth; Klára Grmelová
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‘This is an excellent team who really want to understand what their clients’ needs are and then go about doing everything they possibly can. I am 100% recommending them to everyone I speak to.’
‘My prime contact was Hayley Ainsworth associate solicitor. The whole process was very good from the explanation of the application process, the guidance in gathering the required documentation and then the assistance whilst making the application online, to ensure no errors were made and the correct supporting documentation was compiled and submitted.’
‘Hayley Ainsworth is an excellent solicitor and she helped me immeasurably. I am very grateful for everything that she did for me and I will continue to use her whenever I have any immigration needs.’
Kernmandanten
Avon Metals Limited
Hydro Aluminium UK Ltd
Kong International UK Limited
Hazlewoods LLP
Good Sustainable Retail Limited
Pentadel Project Management Limited
Rivos Systems UK Limited
Martha Trust (Hereford) Limited
Caring for Communities and People
Schmidt Group UK Ltd
AppZen UK Ltd
Rakuten Symphony UK Ltd
Astreya Limited
Lorfords Ltd
Kore Software Ltd
Highlight-Mandate
- Assisted Avon Metals Ltd, a metals manufacturer, with making a successful sponsor licence application under the skilled worker route, including adding an additional branch.
- Providing ongoing support to Hydro Aluminium UK Ltd on the management of its sponsor licence and sponsorship of skilled workers.
- Supporting Kong International UK Limited, a US-headquartered information technology company, with the management of its sponsor licence and sponsored migrant workforce.