Corporate Immigration Lawyers

We have extensive experience assisting businesses of all sizes with applications to sponsor overseas workers in the UK through numerous routes, including Skilled Worker and Intra-Company Transfer.

These applications require careful planning so the licence works for your business while meeting Home Office requirements. We can assist with time-sensitive applications and have a track record of successful representations to the Home Office on behalf of our clients.

In the UK, becoming a Home Office approved sponsor brings with it a raft of compliance obligations and the published guidance is often lengthy and confusing. We work with HR professionals, in-house lawyers, directors, and entrepreneurs to help them understand what is required in practice. We will help you work out what it means for your specific business, how your policies and processes can help you maintain compliance, and what you can do to protect your business if issues arise.

We will also work closely with our Employment team where required to ensure that any employee issues are handled sensitively and appropriately.

Recruiting, retaining and managing the right staff for your business can be challenging in itself, and even more so when complex immigration matters are involved. We specialise in helping employers and businesses navigate the rules to recruit overseas talent in the right way, whether through sponsorship or one of the many other UK visa routes. Our flexible service options mean we can provide everything from a ‘light-touch’ service to a full-service including assisting with the migrant’s end to end visa journey.

A globally mobile workforce is important for many businesses, with each organisation and each individual having their own unique needs and goals. We are experienced in advising on all immigration aspects of UK business expansion, both for the organisation itself and its people. Our breadth of experience means we are well-placed to advise on the complete range of options that may be available to an individual and any family members travelling with them.

We work closely with our Employment, Corporate, Commercial, Tax, and Real Estate teams to provide a full-service approach. Should you need cross-jurisdictional advice, our international offices and trusted global network of partner firms will be well-placed to assist.

All UK employers must comply with the right to work regime and getting this process right is fundamental to the smooth running of a business. We work with HR professionals, in-house lawyers, directors, and entrepreneurs to ensure they understand and can implement the requirements. We are on-hand to advise on any issues that arise, be they large or small.

We will also work closely with our Employment team where required to ensure that any employee issues are handled sensitively and appropriately.

The rules for those travelling to the UK for short-term business purposes are complex and often the source of much confusion. Getting this wrong can lead to compliance issues, including potential fines and reputational risk for the business, as well as difficulties for the individual at the border. We are experienced in helping clients navigate this difficult area so that you and your overseas visitors can focus on the business at hand with confidence.

We regularly provide bespoke, in-house training and workshops for corporate clients in all aspects of immigration law. These are often compliance-focused, covering areas such as sponsor licence duties and the prevention of illegal working, to ensure that key staff are clear on what they need to do to protect the business. We also provide tailor-made sessions on different visa routes that may be especially relevant to the business, or the impact of major changes in immigration law. We will work with you to deliver training tailored to your business and its requirements.

As an international law firm, our expertise spans the globe. We frequently act for employers and entrepreneurs with international operations, many of whom we have served as trusted advisors for years, helping them navigate the regulatory environment in multiple jurisdictions. We utilise the full breadth of expertise across our international offices and trusted network of local firms to manage complex cross-border cases. We also work closely with our tax, employment and corporate teams to provide our clients with a holistic service and co-ordinated, strategic advice.