Immigration: Business
UK Guide 2025 : UK-wide
Band 2
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Penningtons Manches Cooper continues to be known for its stellar work in the education sector, advising a range of clients including universities, schools and other educational institutions on Brexit planning and sponsor licence issues. It also provides visa and immigration services to multinational corporations. The team is able to utilise the firm's education, corporate and employment teams to provide a complete service to clients. The firm has notable expertise in relation to India, including advising large Indian companies on the transfer of sponsored employees to the UK.
Work Highlights
- Penningtons Manches Cooper acted for Nexus Productions, a leading film and animation studio, advising it on providing logistical planning for EU hires and assisting with Skilled Worker Applications.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"I rate Penningtons very high in handling complex matters."
"The partner and associates I worked with were incredibly knowledgeable and skilled."
"Penningtons have knowledgeable and experienced team members."
"I rate Penningtons very high in handling complex matters."
"The partner and associates I worked with were incredibly knowledgeable and skilled."
"Penningtons have knowledgeable and experienced team members."
Notable Practitioners
Hazar El-Chamaa is recognised for her expertise in the education sector, with clients including universities, independent schools and private education providers. She offers particular strength in matters relating to sponsorships, including licensing and compliance issues.
"Hazar has very strong expertise and excellent client management."
"I feel sure that we wouldn't have been able to achieve the results we were working towards without Hazar. She was exceptional."
"She has strong knowledge in immigration and is very professional."
"She is very knowledgeable and approachable and was able to assist us with complex matters."
Pat Saini leads the immigration team at Penningtons Manches Cooper and is adept at offering strategic immigration advice to education sector clients. Her advice to these clients is comprehensive, covering a broad range of issues including Brexit preparation, sponsor licence applications and audits.
"Pat is extremely professional. She is an absolute expert in her field."
"Pat provides excellent service."
"She is outstanding, knowledgeable and a driven individual. He is a real problem solver."