Immigration: Business
UK Guide 2025 : UK-wide
Band 1
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Laura Devine Immigration is highly regarded for its business immigration advice to international businesses, SMEs and senior executives. The firm regularly advises clients looking to obtain sponsor licences, as well as assisting on compliance matters for those that already have a licence. Of particular note is the US immigration expertise on offer in cooperation with the firm's New York office. The team also provides training and seminars for clients on the impact of Brexit and on the EU settlement scheme.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The team at Laura Devine are very good at taking us through cases step by step, to guide us through issues with clarity at each stage and to help us to understand the various paths available to us."
"They have an extremely high sense of responsiveness, with the utmost level of service."
"They have a diverse and welcoming team."
"They are always a step ahead with new legal changes."
"The team at Laura Devine are very good at taking us through cases step by step, to guide us through issues with clarity at each stage and to help us to understand the various paths available to us."
"They have an extremely high sense of responsiveness, with the utmost level of service."
"They have a diverse and welcoming team."
"They are always a step ahead with new legal changes."
Notable Practitioners
Managing partner Laura Devine is a leading figure in the field of business immigration. She is dual-qualified in the UK and the USA and brings a depth of expertise in US-related immigration issues.
"She's amazing."
"Laura is always there to give input on particular matters requiring her attention. She does a fantastic job at overseeing the work being done."
Sophie Barrett-Brown has a strong practice spanning immigration and nationality law. Her work includes acting for overseas companies seeking to expand into the UK, as well as those undergoing major corporate restructures that may affect their sponsor licences.
"She is an excellent lawyer."
"She's absolutely exceptional."
Natasha Chell handles corporate immigration issues, including sponsor licences for clients spanning the insurance, financial services and legal sectors. Immigration audits and compliance are another noted area of focus.
"Natasha is always available and highly commercial."
"Natasha has very strong knowledge of her field and delivers results in an effective and efficient manner."
"Natasha is lovely to deal with."
Francesca Sciberras advises clients on a range of business immigration issues, with particular strength in matters involving EU nationals working in the UK and sponsor licence applications.
"Francesca is a pleasure to work with, always responsive and able to action things quickly."
"Francesca is technical, pragmatic and commercial."
"She is extremely knowledgeable and smart at every turn."
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