Headed by Sacha Wooldridge, the practice at Birketts LLP has key strengths in TUPE transfers, sponsor licensing, and expansion worker applications. Wooldridge is a key contact for corporate organisations on visa permission matters. Krishma Bathia  handles family applications, Denise Osterwald is knowledgeable of global immigration, and Sara-Michelle Colvin is another key team member.

Counting corporates, financial institutions, and technology businesses on its client roster, Clarkslegal LLP is informed on sponsor license applications. In Reading, managing partner Monica Atwal’s key strengths lie in the global transfer of staff and their families, as well as projects involving sponsored employees. Ruth Karimatsenga is well regarded in the engineering, finance, and healthcare sectors, and is knowledgeable of global workforce mobility.

Duncan Lewis Solicitors is recognised for its capabilities in human rights mandates, unlawful detention claims, and litigation against the Home Office. Operating out of Harrow, Toufique Hossain is vastly experienced before the Supreme Court, and is skilled at judicial reviews and public inquiries. Gemma Lynch is a key port of call for detained clients, while Gabor Nagy is informed in port-removal cases. Nina Kamp is well versed in human rights matters, Jeremy Bloom is vastly experienced in representing members of the Windrush generation, while Tom Leahy, Halima Safa, and Milton Keynes-based Pardeep Somel advise victims of human trafficking. In Luton, Satvir Sahota is proficient in unlawful delays in immigration matters.

Stevens & Bolton LLP is a key port of call for domestic and international employers in the software, retail, and manufacturing sectors on immigration mandates. The practice is led by Kerry Garcia, who is well versed in skilled worker applications, the impact of TUPE transfers, and dismissals, while Jackie Penlington is noted for her strength in both personal and business immigration matters. Other key members of the practice include Nyasha Gardner, who is knowledgeable of Home Office audit compliance, as well as Azrah Ahmed, who is experienced in Employment Tribunal claims.

Oxford-based immigration boutique Turpin & Miller LLP is highly proficient in asylum, deportation, and skilled migration matters. Tom Giles is vastly experienced in challenging deportation cases, while Jo Renshaw is an expert in claims involving domestic violence and medical appeals. Eliana Barrera is a key port of call for entrepreneurs and is often engaged in sponsor licenses, Home Office compliance audits, and TUPE transfers. Ben Goldberg is another key team member.

Regarded for its expertise in the immigration aspects of domestic inward investment, DMH Stallard LLP is knowledgeable of right to work matters. The department is led by Guildford-based Adam Williams, who specialises in business immigration law, sponsor licensing, and preparation for Home Office audits. Kamilla Kelemen is a key contact for multinational corporates on immigration matters, while Alexei Zuyev is skilled at indefinite leave to remain applications.

Herrington Carmichael LLP is highly regarded for its strength in corporate immigration due diligence, the right to work regime, and sponsor licenses. The practice is led by Farnborough-based Darren Smith, who is well regarded in the leisure and hospitality sector. Usof Shah  is another key team member, who advises domestic businesses on sponsorship license applications and compliance work.

Led by Reading-based Chris Harber, Boyes Turner is well regarded for its immigration capabilities in the hospitality sector. Harber and Lauren Clark are highly proficient in sponsor license applications, while Magdalena Williams handles both corporate and individual immigration matters. Jessica Clough is knowledgeable of skilled worker visas, while Suzanna Ghazal  is informed in employment contracts.

Headed by Reading-based Imelda Reddington, Field Seymour Parkes LLP is a key port of call for mock audits and sponsor license applications. Reddington is knowledgeable of the recruitment of overseas staff and sponsor license applications. Callum De Freitas is another key team member, and he is well versed in business visa applications.

Overseen by Colchester-based Ashlee Campbell, Fisher Jones Greenwood LLP’s immigration department is skilled at sponsorship licenses. Campbell is an expert in human rights applications and is vastly experienced in acting for employers and education providers. Other key members of the team include Paul Tawn, who is well regarded for his expertise in dependent relative visa applications.

Well regarded across the charities, education, and technology sectors, HCR Law is often engaged in skilled worker applications. With over two decades of experience, Richard Deval is knowledgeable of global expansion programmes, while Omer Simjee advises clients on regulatory audits. Lynne Adams is a business immigration expert and is particularly active in the agricultural and education sectors. Matthew Davies handles sponsor licence applications, while Tracie Udall, Adam Cotterill, Paula Uddin, and Temi Obembe are other key team members.

Counting businesses, education providers, and individuals on its client roster, Penningtons Manches Cooper LLP is well versed in sponsor licenses, global mobility issues, and preparation for audits. With a broad client roster spanning the Middle East, US, and India, practice head Pat Saini has over three decades of experience in immigration matters. Kelly Tomkinson is an expert in child registration matters, while Afeefah Shabbir works in conjunction with HR teams on the prevention of illegal working.