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Immigration in Wales

Duncan Lewis Solicitors

Duncan Lewis Solicitors is prominent for its work in immigration, civil liberties and human rights matters, with a penchant for representing vulnerable clients, including those who have faced unlawful detention and false imprisonment. The department is experienced in challenging asylum cases, with a record in multiple high-profile matters. Vanessa Delgado and Steffan Rees are the key names within the team. Delgado has a track record in advocacy work at the First Tier and Upper Tribunal, as well as the Court of Appeal, while Rees is praised for his ‘compassionate and professional service’ and covers a range of immigration and asylum matters.

Weitere Kernanwälte:

Vanessa Delgado; Steffan Rees


Referenzen

‘Broad breadth of talent across a large immigration department.’

‘Steffan Rees is a client focused immigration solicitor offering a compassionate and professional service. Has in depth knowledge of asylum law and practice.’

‘I was lucky to have Steffan Rees as my lawyer.’

Eversheds Sutherland (International) LLP

Eversheds Sutherland (International) LLP is active for national and international clients on employment and immigration matters, and has particular expertise in the education sector. The department is a key name for numerous prominent clients in higher education, and covers visa applications, compliance matters, and training. ‘Stand-out lawyer’ Nerys Ireland leads the team alongside Francesca Smith and Fiona Otter. Ireland works between Cardiff and Birmingham as part of the firm’s wider education offering, and has supplementary employment expertise. Smith has particular strength in the skilled worker and student visa route, and is experienced in advising on compliance audits.

Praxisleiter:

Nerys Ireland; Francesca Smith; Fiona Otter


Referenzen

‘Francesca Smith is incredibly helpful – always willing to go the extra mile to help. The extent the team goes to in order to make sure their clients are at ease is satisfying to see. We as a company have a lot of trust and faith in Eversheds Sutherland.’

‘The Eversheds Immigration team have an impressive and in-depth knowledge of the practice area, together with extensive experience of guiding clients through the various and often complex processes. Their no-nonsense and pragmatic approach provides clients with confidence and reassurance.’

‘Nerys Ireland is a stand-out lawyer in this field, whom I was very fortunate to have been recommended. She is very ably supported and has been absolutely dependable, very responsive and extremely efficient.’

Kernmandanten

University College London


University of Bristol


London South Bank University


Birmingham City University


Rhondda Cynon Taf


Leeds Trinity University


Leonard Chesire


Highlight-Mandate


  • Played an instrumental role in overhauling University College London’s immigration compliance framework, with the aim of the university transitioning from an outsourced model to an in-house compliance function.
  • Representing Leonard Cheshire, a residential care home company which provides key front line services to those with disabilities, at its Skilled Worker Home Office audit.
  • Providing comprehensive legal support in obtaining a UKVI Sponsor Licence for Rhondda Cynon Taf to facilitate the recruitment of skilled healthcare and social work professionals under the Health and Care Visa route.

Newfields

Newfields is an immigration boutique with core strength in the sport sector, in addition to broader coverage of the healthcare and education industries. In 2024, the firm expanded to a fourth office based in Exeter, facilitating UK-wide support. The department is jointly led by sport immigration head Glyn Lloyd, business immigration head Samuel Bass, families and individuals head Shahnaz Nowaparast, and Lee Campbell, who spearheads health and care immigration work.

Praxisleiter:

Glyn Lloyd; Samuel Bass; Shahnaz Nowaparast; Lee Campbell


Weitere Kernanwälte:

Emily Davis


Referenzen

‘A responsive, efficient service from a very knowledgeable team.’

‘Very responsive – down to earth and pragmatic advice.’

‘Newfields is recognised as the leading immigration firm in Wales. It specialises in immigration and covers all aspects of this area of law. It is particularly strong in sports immigration and business immigration.’

Kernmandanten

West Bromwich Albion FC


British Gymnastics UK


British Triathlon Sport Team


Rugby Union & Rugby League


London Lions


Specsavers


NHS