Immigration: Business
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Lewis Silkin offers a high-quality team with a distinguished business immigration offering. They have extensive experience advising international and domestic businesses from a variety of sectors, including law, technology and retail. The department is particularly noted for its expertise in advising prominent football clubs and their players on immigration matters. The firm regularly works with businesses on sponsor licence applications, training programmes, compliance and audits.
Work Highlights
- Lewis Silkin advised a European network service provider onthe impact of the immigration rules on Heavy Goods Vehicle drivers and other staff travelling between the UK and the Republic of Ireland. This included advising on the impact of Brexit and freedom of movement between the UK and Republic of Ireland.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Lewis Silkin are consistent with practical and easy to understand advice, regardless of the complexity of the issue."
"Lewis Silkin's legal and support staff members were professional and thorough, going above and beyond to ensure that we understood the process required."
"The team were exceptional in every respect on all matters, from simple to complex and urgent."
"Lewis Silkin are consistent with practical and easy to understand advice, regardless of the complexity of the issue."
"Lewis Silkin's legal and support staff members were professional and thorough, going above and beyond to ensure that we understood the process required."
"The team were exceptional in every respect on all matters, from simple to complex and urgent."
Notable Practitioners
Andrew Osborne is head of Lewis Silkin's immigration practice. He is frequently called upon by clients to handle Tier 2 visas and work permits for high-profile individuals, particularly in the sports arena. He often assists professional football players with their applications for leave to remain.
"Andrew is an expert in immigration law and he and provides excellent advice and support which often involves complex legal advice."
"He is extremely professional and enjoyable to work with."
"Andrew has provided timely advice and made himself available at short notice to address urgent matters in the immigration law space."
Stephen O'Flaherty has experience of assisting major sports teams with immigration compliance aspects of important transactions.
"Stephen is very knowledgeable and a great advisor to have on your side."
Supinder Sian advises leading corporates on their global mobility issues, including visa applications for permanent and temporary workers. He has niche expertise in the immigration issues faced by sports sector clients.
"Supinder is my favourite counsel that I use."
Naomi Hanrahan-Soar works with corporate clients on a full range of matters including sponsor licence applications and renewals. She is recognised for her ability to advise on issues at the intersection of employment and immigration law.
"Naomi gives responsive, commercial, expert advice."
"Naomi's level of counsel goes beyond what is expected and she applies pragmatism to situations."
"She is a complete professional and is committed to successful personal outcomes."
Sam Koppel is an associate who provides advice on both domestic and global immigration projects. He has experience in business compliance and Sponsor License Applications in industries such as hospitality and recruitment.
"Sam is extremely responsive and provides us with expert advice on any immigration matter we have."
"I have complete faith that Sam will handle our immigration matters to a high standard and meet timescales."
"Sam always responds to our requests and queries promptly and with clarity."
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