The UK’s immigration system is complex and ever-changing, yet it is an essential foundation for living, working, and running a business here.
Whether you are an individual or an organisation, we can help you to navigate the complexities. Our award-winning Immigration team has a wealth of knowledge and experience across the breadth of UK immigration law. We assist both corporate and private clients with all aspects of their immigration journey, from initial applications through to settlement and British citizenship. You’ll receive practical advice at each stage of the process, delivered with emotional intelligence, commercial astuteness and discretion. We achieve exceptional results for our clients through our extensive contacts throughout the Immigration Authorities in the UK and with the British Diplomatic Posts around the world.
We are highly ranked in the leading UK legal directories and regularly provide training for in-house lawyers, HR professionals, and other immigration practitioners.
"I have always been impressed by their knowledge, professionalism and approachable manner, they are always very swift to respond."
"They practice on a well-organised basis internally which enables them to handle complex and sophisticated matters efficiently and effectively."
Charles Russell Speechlys LLP's immigration team works with a number of well-known corporates, while also advising international clients from as far afield as China and the Middle East, drawing on the firm's significant international footprint.
Meet the Team
- Call Rose +44 (0)20 7427 6524
- Email Rose
- London office
- Call Olivier +41 (0)22 591 18 44
- Email Olivier
- Geneva office
- Call Kelvin +44 (0)20 7427 4547
- Email Kelvin
- London office
- Call Jeffrey +852 2531 3409
- Email Jeffrey
- Hong Kong office
- Call Lara + 971 4 246 1920
- Email Lara
- Dubai office
- Call Katherine +44 (0)20 7427 6738
- Email Katherine
- London office
- Call Jessica +852 2531 3405
- Email Jessica
- Hong Kong office
- Call Owen +44 (0)20 7438 2103
- Email Owen
- London office
- Call Adam +44 (0)20 7438 2112
- Email Adam
- London office
- Call James +44 (0)20 7203 5313
- Email James
- London office
- Call Steven +44(0)20 7438 2148
- Email Steven
- London office
Our thinking
Paul McCarthy
Swiss/UK secondments – the basics
A short guide to the key requirements to second workers from Switzerland to the UK and from the UK to Switzerland.
Kelvin Tanner
The Times quotes Kelvin Tanner on new scale up visas
"It is difficult to see how the scale-up route would be a more attractive option for an employer than the skilled worker route.”
Rose Carey
Could the UK’s Life Sciences Vision be restricted by its Immigration Policy?
We explore some of the visa options that may be open to businesses in the sector and their relative pros and cons.
Kelvin Tanner
Brexit: Implications for Immigration
Find out what you need to know about what Brexit means for you, your workers and your organisation.
Rose Carey
Is the UK open for business? A discussion with the Home Office
We hosted an immigration webinar with the policymakers from the Home Office.
Rose Carey
Relocating to the UK – Post Tier 1 (Investor)
The UK government closed the Tier 1 Investor visa route with immediate effect on 17 February 2022.
Paul McCarthy
Homes for Ukraine – A new visa from the UK Housing Department
Katherine Dennis
New Global Mobility visa route – coming Spring 2022
A new Global Business Mobility visa route is launching in the Spring of 2022.
Rose Carey
Summary of corporate immigration changes 2022
The Home Office has announced a raft of business immigration changes which will affect employers and workers alike.
Becky Lawton
The talent gap, recruitment and retention issues
Employers continue to struggle attracting and retaining talent in a market rife with labour shortages and widely-reported pay pressures.
Rose Carey
UK scraps the Investor visa
Paul McCarthy
New Employer and Landlord Digital ID Checks – A Good IDea?
Rose Carey
The Frontier Worker Permit
Rose Carey
The UK's Immigration System Opens Up to Overseas Care Workers
Employers will be able to sponsor care workers and home carers under the Skilled Worker (Health and Care visa) category.
Piers Master
Record success for Charles Russell Speechlys’ Private Wealth practice in Chambers HNW 2021 directory
We are delighted to have once again been recognised as a leader in our field in the Chambers High Net Worth 2021 Guide.
Rose Carey
Changes to Right to Work Checks from 1 July 2021
EEA citizens and their family members are required to evidence immigration status in the UK, in the same way as other foreign nationals.
Paul McCarthy
Changes to Right to Rent Checks from 1 July 2021
Following the UK’s departure from the EU, the right to rent checks grace period of six months will end on 30 June.
Paul McCarthy
Post-Brexit business visitors and working in France, Germany, Spain and the UK
Watch the final session in a series of webinars on post-Brexit mobility.
Kelvin Tanner
Sponsor Licence Compliance: Key considerations
Watch our fourth in a series of webinars on post-Brexit mobility.
Rose Carey
The UK’s New Skilled Worker & Intra-Company Visa Routes
Watch our third in a series of webinars on post-Brexit mobility.