The immigration team at Bates Wells stands out for its ‘exceptional expertise, professionalism, and approachable nature’, leveraging the firm’s full-service offering to devise immigration solutions for its commercial clients. The firm is also noted for its particularly strong sectoral expertise in the charities and architecture space. The practice is helmed by the ‘outstanding’ Chetal Patel, who harnesses extensive experience in handling sponsorship issues and the relocation of senior leaders and C-suite executives. Aisha Choudhry advises a wide range of clients, notably faith-based organisations, on sponsor license compliance issues, while Smruti Jeyanandhan‘s practice spans both personal and business immigration matters. Alice Bennington combines a ‘meticulous attention to detail and dedication to delivering an excellent service’, handling complex issues arising from skilled worker applications and breaches of the immigration rules.

Kingsley Napley LLP is regarded as a ‘standout law firm’ for its wide-ranging sector specialisms, advising leading clients on immigration issues within the financial services, tech, entertainment and sports industries. Key practitioners in the immigration team include practice head Nicolas Rollason; Ilda De Sousa, who advises leading international law firms on the implications of the EU-UK Trade and Cooperation Agreement; the ‘incredibly knowledgeable’ Marcia Longdon, who leverages more than two decades of immigration law expertise and is particularly well-regarded for handling immigration matters arising from M&A; and Kim Vowden, who supports leading media, tech and hospitality sector clients. Emma Dauriac, Robert Houchill and the ‘brilliant’ Emma Fowler are other names to note.

The ‘market-leading’ immigration practice at Laura Devine Immigration leverages its deep bench of experts to handle the full spectrum of immigration matters, from advising on discretionary applications to supporting clients with sponsor license compliance. The firm was established by Laura Devine, who holds dual qualifications in both the UK and the US, while the UK immigration practice is led by Sophie Barrett-Brown, a highly respected figure known for her influential contributions to policy development within the sector. Other members of the group include Natasha Chell, who brings ‘excellent commercial awareness’ to sponsorship, sponsor licence and compliance matters; Matthew Wills, turned to by education, entertainment and tech sector clients for advice on their UK immigration requirements; Francesca Sciberras, who advises on EU free movement law and the Withdrawal Agreement; and Zeena Luchowa, who is considered ‘a real star’, handling a range of complex business immigration matters. Working between the New York and London offices, Christi Hufford Jackson is well-positioned to advise clients on US-based immigration matters, notably consular-based cases.

Working closely with the firm’s employment offering, the ‘first-class’ immigration team at Lewis Silkin is well-equipped to advise multinationals, SMEs and HNW individuals on the full breadth of their UK immigration requirements. Of note, the firm continues to expand its capabilities within the creative industries, with unique expertise in the Creative Visa Worker sponsor licence pathway. Practice head Andrew Osborne is ‘hugely knowledgeable’ on complex business and personal immigration matters involving sponsor compliance, right to work and discretionary applications outside of the immigration rules. Supinder Singh Sian comes recommended for his expertise on the UK’s Points Based Immigration System, as well as sector specialisms in the creative, sports, luxury retail and tech industries. Stephen O’Flaherty has developed a robust reputation for supporting sports clubs, international federations and agencies on compliance and regulatory requirements, while Naomi Hanrahan-Soar advises clients on the immigration ramifications of acquisitions and changes of ownership. Sam Koppel and Li Xiang are key contacts for immigration matters within the financial services sector. Rose Carey joined from Charles Russell Speechlys LLP in September 2025.

Leveraging its network of offices across the UK, US and Singapore, Magrath Sheldrick LLP is distinguished for its specialist business immigration offering, spanning global mobility and migration legal services for international businesses, particularly within the financial services sector. At the helm, practice head and managing partner Ben Sheldrick advises major financial services players on the full gamut of business immigration matters, as well as assisting their HR and international assignment departments in implementing compliance and right-to-work policies. Anita Ofis’s practice centres upon sponsor licence management and compliance, while Joanne Taylor is well-regarded for handling complex corporate immigration cases. Antonia Grant heads the global team and specialises in Asia Pacific immigration matters.

The immigration team at Mishcon de Reya LLP combines ‘technical excellence and a pragmatic and forward-thinking approach’ to advise businesses in the financial, creative, media and tech sectors on the full breadth of immigration matters. The team is particularly well-equipped to advise on US immigration needs, with ‘highly experienced’ practice head Steven Bostock being dual qualified in the US and UK. Other key names in the large team include Maria Patsalos, who advises on all UK visa application types, with a notable sports sector clientele that includes leading football clubs; Hannah Barnett, who supports employees and employers on sponsor licence applications and compliance; Neil Shanghavi, who was promoted to partner in 2024 and ‘stands out for his proactivity, trusted advice and orderly management’ of matters within the financial servicers sector; and Kamal Rahman, who advises UHNW and HNW clients on applications outside of the Immigration Rules. Promoted to partner in April 2025, David Deane also comes recommended, as does Mattey Avgustinov.

Vialto Partners is distinguished by its global service offering, with an international network of immigration specialists providing ‘bespoke guidance’ to leading sports, defence and financial services sector companies. In London, Sharan Kundi heads the global practice; Ian Robinson advises IT, energy and professional services clients on the full breadth of corporate immigration issues; Lyudmyla Davies has experience in advising on immigration governance models for international corporations; and Lindsey Barras leads the firm’s EU Posted Worker Directive network. Claire Pepper specialises in short-term business visitor regulations and remote work legislation, while Andrea Als and Tom Marsom are key contacts for support on sponsor licence compliance.

Carter Thomas Solicitors has built a strong reputation for delivering ‘consistently excellent advice’ on sponsor compliance issues, with particular expertise in advising clients in the education sector, including education-focused businesses, independent schools, and universities. Nick Gore leads the private client team, handling Global Talent and sponsorship matters, while Irfan Ali, who was promoted to partner in 2024, specialises in sponsor licence compliance work. Gordana Gligorevic is highlighted for her experience in handling complex skilled worker applications.

The team at Charles Russell Speechlys LLP ‘excels in navigating complex immigration laws’, harnessing its cross-service offering and extensive expertise in immigration, corporate tax and employment law. The firm is well-equipped to advise multinational companies, HNW and UHNW individuals globally, with a significant presence in the Middle East, as well as an expanding US and Chinese clientele. The ‘standout’ Kelvin Tanner represents multinational companies, SMEs and UHNW individuals across a wide range of sectors, with a particular specialism advising on inward investment for clients establishing UK companies. Owen Chan is a key contact for Chinese clients relocating to the UK, while Adam Kyte specialises in UK-US immigration matters. Former practice head Rose Carey left the firm in September 2025.

Deloitte Legal boasts an expansive global network of immigration specialists, with Jurga McCluskey leading the large London-based offering. The team specialises in a wide range of UK immigration matters, spanning work permits and visas, right to work services and immigration programme audits. Emily King has sectoral expertise in the financial services, engineering and banking industries, while Katrina Cooper is noted for her experience advising multinational corporations on regulatory compliance, M&A and complex global mobility issues. Melanie Carr and Alison Hutton are also key contacts for global and UK immigration compliance, while Svitlana Hauser supports clients in M&A, Home Office audit planning and matters concerning EU Rights on Free Movement.

The immigration team at Doyle Clayton is turned to by leading educational institutions, global businesses and entrepreneurs for ‘its deep expertise in sponsor licence management and visa processes’. The practice is led by the ‘standout’ Anita de Atouguia, who supports companies on the full breadth of their UK expansion needs, while Alfreda Joubert specialises in the Innovator Founder and Global Business Mobility: Expansion Worker routes. Other key practitioners include immigration and employment law-expert Al Harvey; David Ritchie, who advises on the Points-Based System, sponsor compliance and right to work requirements; and Anna Blackden, who leverages extensive education sector expertise. Malini Skandachanmugarasan departed the firm in March 2025.

The ‘exceptional’ immigration team at Payne Hicks Beach LLP has a robust reputation for advising UHNW and HNW individuals, as well as businesses across the not-for-profit, financial services and fashion industries. Key specialisms include the Global Talent and skilled worker visa pathways, as well as advising businesses following sponsor licence revocations. Practice head Kathryn Bradbury is considered a ‘fierce advocate’, leveraging a strong appeals and judicial review practice, while the ‘standout’ Matt Ingham handles the full spectrum of immigration law matters. Alexandra Lane advises on discretionary applications for corporate clients, while Navka Raja specialises in sponsor licence, skilled worker and expansion worker applications. Sheroy Zaq and Gintare Plistkovaite are other names to note.

With market-leading industry expertise in the education sector, the immigration team at Penningtons Manches Cooper LLP works closely with the firm’s commercial, employment and education departments to provide ‘pragmatic, business-sensitive advice’ on clients’ immigration needs. Pat Saini leads the practice, as well as acting as co-head of the firm’s India Group, and is well-positioned to advise clients from India, the Middle East and the US on the full gamut of immigration matters. Hazar El-Chamaa handles complex matters for corporate clients across a wide range of sectors, with notable expertise in discretionary applications outside of the Immigration Rules. Considered ‘experts in their field’, Penny Evans and Meghan Vozila are key contacts for sponsor compliance and nationality matters, respectively. Afeefah Shabbir and Sophie Spector are other names to note.

Turned to by an impressive clientele of leading international law firms, financial services companies, retailers and airlines, the ‘incredibly professional’ immigration team at Russell-Cooke LLP is well-regarded for handling both advisory and contentious business immigration matters. The group is particularly adept at advising on immigration issues arising from large corporate transactions, with practice head Ed Wanambwa leveraging extensive expertise in matters involving sponsor licence holders and sponsored workers. Bhavneeta Limbachia‘s practice spans business, personal and human rights immigration, while the ‘exceptionally professional’ Harry Qiu Yu Yu continues to expand the firm’s profile abroad, advising leading Chinese corporate clients on UK corporate immigration law.

The ‘proactive’ immigration team at Squire Patton Boggs leverages the firm’s global full-service offering, which includes employment, tax and data privacy capabilities, to advise clients on a broad spectrum of complex immigration law issues. Of note, the group specialises in the immigration aspects of corporate transactions and restructures, as well as visa applications and sponsor compliance. At the helm, Annabel Mace is reputed for her expertise in the Points-Based System, with a robust practice in reinstating sponsor licences and defending civil penalties issued by the Home Office. The ‘excellent’ May Cheung advises international corporations on the full scope of their global mobility requirements, while Carine Elliott acts for clients in the biotech, energy and luxury fashion sectors. Osheenn Giam is another name to note.

The highly regarded team at Vanessa Ganguin Immigration Law stands out for ‘the strength of its team members, its responsiveness and industry knowledge’, advising on all areas of UK immigration and nationality law. Considered ‘a clear expert in her field’, practice head Vanessa Ganguin harnesses three decades of business, personal and human rights immigration expertise. Immigration law heavyweight Philip Trott advises on discretionary applications outside the Immigration Rules, while Ben Maitland has expanded the firm’s Global Talent visa offering, assisting clients across the arts, science and digital tech sectors.

Baker McKenzie‘s ‘dynamic, responsive and commercially aware’ global immigration and mobility team is well-positioned to support leading multinational companies on the full spectrum of their immigration requirements, spanning sponsorship compliance, right to work and c-suite executive immigration matters. At the helm, Tony Haque advises on business visitor visas, sponsorship licences and visa applications under EU law. Richard Mills has sectoral expertise in the pharma, tech, banking and financial services industries, while Ying Li has developed a specialism in handling immigration matters within the consumer and retail sector. Tomoko Sasaki is a key contact for post-transaction due diligence work.

‘Renowned for its expertise in UK immigration matters’, the expanding team at Bindmans LLP offers comprehensive advice across all business-related UK immigration rules and visa categories. Led by industry powerhouse Liz Barratt and the ‘fantastic’ Tanya Goldfarb, the group advises multinationals, SMEs, charities and unions on sponsorship and right to work compliance, as well as devising tailored in-house immigration policies. Alison Stanley handles matters on behalf of NGOs and local authorities, while Roberta Haslam is a key contact for Global Talent and skilled worker visa applications. The team’s business immigration capabilities were bolstered by the arrival of ‘standout lawyer’ Natalie Loader, formerly of Mishcon de Reya LLP, in October 2024. Loader is recognised for her experience in representing UK companies after the revocation or suspension of sponsor licences and has successfully secured reinstatements from the Home Office, particularly for clients in the health and care sector. Alice Davis and Karma Hickman are other names to note.

With ‘a wealth of experience in corporate immigration’, Dentons’ immigration team leverages the firm’s extensive global reach to support market-leading businesses in the implementation of their global immigration strategies. Sarah Ingles Carlyle leads the firm’s UK and Europe immigration practice, advising clients on the Points Based System, compliant business travel and right to work matters. The ‘standout’ Sophie Levitt-Hughes supports corporations and higher education providers on sponsor licence applications and preparing for Home Office audits, while Vaida Lukaite has particular expertise in the pharmaceutical and energy sectors. Vaida Lukaite and Eugenia Liontou also come recommended.

The immigration team at Farrer & Co harnesses the firm’s full-service offering to devise tailored immigration solutions for UK and global corporate clients across a wide range of sectors. The team is ‘supremely well led’ by Elena Hinchin, who leverages considerable experience advising companies, charities and educational institutions on the full suite of global mobility immigration matters. Other key practitioners in the group include Tom Hardwick, whose practice spans both personal and corporate immigration; Adam Hoefel, who advises on sponsor licence applications and compliance; Sonia Cala-Lesina, who has expertise in the Global Talent visa pathway and obtaining Exceptional Talent endorsement for leading musicians, artists and writers; and Anjana Daniel and Sarah Pullin, who advise on applications under the Points-Based system Appendix FM and applications for EU nationals.

Working ‘at the top of the game’, the immigration team at Clintons excels at advising clients on both US and UK immigration matters, with an impressive roster of entertainment industry clients relying upon the firm for transatlantic transfers and securing permissions to perform in the UK. Head of immigration Diana Okoeva is deemed ‘an exceptional leader in the field of US immigration’, while Natasha Hotson has a wide-ranging practice that includes advising on Home Office audits for companies, as well as overturning Home Office refusals and civil penalties in illegal working claims. Qualified in New York, California and Ontario, Canada, Sarah Bratanek is another key contact for US immigration matters.

The immigration team at Clyde & Co is highlighted for its ‘deep expertise, responsiveness and practical approach to complex issues’, handling the full spectrum of UK business immigration applications, as well as applications outside the UK Immigration Rules. The practice is helmed by the ‘incredibly knowledgeable’ Jonathan Chaimovic, who advises leading companies across the financial services, hospitality, multimedia and energy sectors. Aleksandra Yuskina assists clients on sponsor licence compliance and right to work regulations, while Nisha Gulzar is praised for ‘her responsiveness and attention to detail’ on large-scale applications. Sindoor Jha is another name to note.

The corporate immigration team at DavidsonMorris is turned to by large multinational companies and SMEs for its ‘deep knowledge of sponsor licence rules and compliance’, particularly for its practitioners’ experience in overturning sponsor licence revocations and suspensions. Anne Morris heads the practice, Kirsty Tufrey specialises in both personal and business immigration, while the ‘exemplary’ Joo-hyun Cha advises on sponsorship and complex visa applications. In September 2024, Sarak Keeley joined the practice from Stone King LLP, leveraging extensive expertise in challenging civil penalties and immigration crisis management.

With an integrated business and personal immigration offering, Gherson LLP is well-equipped to provide a ‘fast and reliable service’ to conglomerates, SMEs, private offices and entrepreneurs. The practice is overseen by Roger Gherson and Lisa Uttley, who advise on the full spectrum of Points-Based System, EU and nationality applications, with a particular focus on complex matters that fall outside of the Immigration Rules. The group has key sectoral expertise in the financial services, health and care, media and oil and gas industries, supporting clients in sponsor obligations and compliance with Home Office requirements. Former practice head Kamilla Kelemen departed the firm in January 2025.

Spearheaded by the Washington DC-based Shannon Donnelly, the London immigration team at Morgan, Lewis & Bockius UK LLP is ‘very knowledgeable’ on immigration issues arising from corporate transactions or reorganisations, as well as supporting media and entertainment clients on a wide range of visa applications. The ‘fantastic’ Jennifer Connolly has extensive expertise in sponsor licence matters and advises an impressive clientele of start-ups and multinational corporations. Yvette Allen advises on the full spectrum of business immigration law, coming recommended for her sectoral expertise in the sports, financial services and media and entertainment industries. Matthew Howse heads the firm’s labour and employment practice, handling employment-related immigration matters.

Founded by Teni Shahiean and Oshin Shahiean, OTS Solicitors harnesses ‘in-depth knowledge and expertise in all aspects of immigration law’ to advise clients across a wide range of sectors, with notable expertise in the care home provision, retail and financial services industries. Leading the firm’s business immigration department, Hans Sok Appadu ‘is a star who cannot do enough for his clients’ and is noted for advising large corporations on reforms and changes to the Immigration Rules. Sanae Sahebjalal supports companies and individuals on various visa applications, including the skilled worker, Global Talent and entrepreneur routes.

Taylor Wessing LLP is turned to by leading tech companies and HNW individuals for its ‘deep and profound knowledge of immigration’. Operating with the firm’s employment, pensions and mobility department, the team is adept at advising on the immigration aspects of M&A transactions and TUPE transfers. The practice is led by employment expert Sean Nesbitt, while the ‘very competent and experienced’ Charlie Pring handles sponsor licence applications and compliance, right to work and settlement matters. Vikki Wiberg has notable expertise in establishing family offices, assisting clients in navigating changes to the Immigration Rules.

Travers Smith LLP is distinguished for its deep industry expertise in the financial services sector, advising leading asset management firms on a range of immigration and regulatory matters. Tim Gilbert leads the firm’s employment team, within which Ailie Murray oversees the immigration practice. Ed Mills specialises in acting for global asset management firms, Siân Keall has expertise in the immigration issues arising from corporate transactions, while Adam Wyman supports financial services and tech companies in the full breadth of business immigration matters. Katie Good and Moji Oyediran are key contacts for sponsor licence applications and compliance.

Praised for providing ‘continuity and advice that can be trusted’, the immigration team at Watson Farley & Williams LLP is well-equipped to advise start-ups and businesses seeking to establish in the UK on navigating the UK Immigration Rules. Of note, the team has a unique specialism in maritime and offshore-related immigration matters, supporting multinational shipping corporations in obtaining visas for seafarers and offshore workers operating in UK territorial waters. Practice co-heads Devan Khagram and Anna Robinson leverage extensive experience in the Points-Based System, particularly involving complex sponsor licence and skilled worker applications. Elliott Marsh has sectoral expertise in the tech and maritime industries, while the ‘exceptional’ Matt Bowtell advises on the Global Talent and Appendix FM visa pathways.

The immigration team at Withers LLP is ‘very well renowned in the field’, particularly for overturning Home Office refusals and handling discretionary applications outside the Immigration Rules. The ‘incredible’ Nicolette Bostock spearheads the practice, advising family offices, multinational organisations and retail brands on sponsorship and compliance issues. Felicity Woof has a wide-ranging practice that spans right-to-work matters, the prevention of illegal working and preparing corporate clients for Home Office audits. Beth Hadden joined the team in October 2024 from Laura Devine Immigration, bringing experience across the full spectrum of UK immigration and nationality law. Former head of immigration Tracy Evlogidis departed the firm in January 2025.

Praised for combining 'legal excellence with cultural fluency, speed, and a deep sense of client care', 3CS Corporate Solicitors is particularly renowned for its niche expertise in Asian market-focused work. The group is headed up by Thomas Miles, whose capabilities span TUPE transfers, joint venture agreements, and redundancies. Other key figures include Samuel Njogu, whose corporate immigration practice is bolstered by his track record in proceedings appealing Home Office decisions, and Lizama Thahir, whose wide-ranging clientele ranges from startups to FTSE 100 companies.

Broadfield Law UK LLP’s immigration group combines expertise across employment, corporate and charity law to deliver wide-ranging support to clients. Praised by clients for his ' exceptional client-facing skills' and 'sophisticated and advanced legal knowledge', practice head Tim Hayes notably advises on sponsor licensing, Right to Work compliance and the provision of in-house training. He is particularly active in shaping immigration strategies for corporates undergoing reorganisations, establishing operations in the UK, or seeking to recruit senior HR professionals from overseas.

Well regarded for ‘providing clarity on the most complex immigration issues’, the Reading-based team at Clarkslegal LLP works with a diverse roster of corporate clients, with recent engagements covering the tech, engineering, manufacturing, and charity sectors. A key port of call for a mix of individuals and corporates, Monica Atwal, who heads up the firm’s UK immigration law team, is especially noted for her experience in director-level international transfers. Regularly engaged in work concerning the tech, finance, healthcare, and engineering sectors, Ruth Karimtsenga  is also recommended.

Engaged by a diverse array of individuals and corporate clients, Duncan Lewis Solicitors is experienced in all manner of business immigration work, including sponsor licence applications and business visitor visas. Vicash Ramkissoon, head of the Business and Private Immigration team, is noted for his experience advising both businesses and high-net-worth individuals on PBS applications and visas for applicants involved in tech and the arts. Tamana Aziz is particularly noted for her capabilities in immigration applications under EU law. Amritpal Singh and Angelique Hu are also recommended.

Eversheds Sutherland (International) LLP’s business immigration offering spans advice to both domestic and international corporates, with work ranging from managing immigration aspects of corporate transactions to preparing for UKVI audits and responding to sponsor licence revocation matters. Drawing on the firm’s integrated strength in employment law, the team is able to support clients throughout the lifecycle of workforce migration. Leading the practice is employment and immigration specialist Audrey Elliott, who serves as global head of immigration. The ‘excellent’ Esyllt Beagrie is also recommended.

Praised by clients for its 'integrity, responsiveness, and deep knowledge of their field', Howard Kennedy LLP's corporate immigration practice is particularly recognised for its work in the technology sector. The team advises on Sponsor Licence applications, compliance support through audits, health checks and staff training, and also offers specialist guidance on Start-up and Innovator visa routes. Practice head John Kiely works across various sectors, with notable expertise in sports.

JMW Solicitors LLP advises on the full spectrum of corporate immigration matters, with notable strength in visa routes including Expansion Worker, Innovator Founder, Service Supplier and Temporary Worker categories. The practice is also well regarded for handling contentious mandates, frequently assisting sponsor licence holders facing compliance challenges and pursuing Judicial Review proceedings against the Home Office. Practice head Dipesh Shah brings deep expertise in UK corporate immigration law, while Hateem Ali and Nisha Patel — both of whom are experienced in contentious and non-contentious work across a range of sectors — are also central to the practice.

Led by a team of experienced practitioners, Keystone Law advises corporates on the full range of immigration matters, from sponsorship and visa applications to settlement. The practice draws on close collaboration with the employment department to deliver compliance support, regularly assisting clients with workforce audits and the review of internal systems. Some of the standout contacts include Tsige Berhanu, Sharmila Mehta, Jayanti Mitra-Valdes, Nicola Richards and Dhruti Thakrar.

Praised by clients for its ‘in-depth analysis and creative thinking’, Maurice Turnor Gardner LLP draws on its strong private wealth offering to advise high-net-worth individuals and families on both personal and business immigration. The team is particularly active in assisting with the relocation of businesses and family offices to the UK, as well as securing visas for family members and close business associates. ‘Very good and very efficient,’ practice head Colin Senez focuses on complex immigration needs of HNW clients. Other key figures include Ceris Gardner and Emma-Jane Weider, both of whom advise widely across the firm’s business immigration practice.

‘Empathetic and professional with an unparalleled dedication to clients’, Sam Meymand leads Meymand Maczynski Ltd, a boutique immigration firm advising high-net-worth clients on a wide spectrum of immigration routes. The team is noted for its sector-specific capabilities, regularly supporting clients in the retail, fashion, and investment banking industries. Key workstreams for the practice include Innovator Founder and Skilled Worker visas, often for entrepreneurs establishing their own ventures or pursuing self-sponsorship.

'Great with clients and straight to the point', Owen Jones heads the business immigration practice at Sheridans, which is widely recognised in the entertainment and technology sectors. The team advises on shortage occupation roles across games, post-production, sports and healthcare, and also supports clients using the Temporary Workers – Creative visa routes. Additional capabilities include guidance on the points-based immigration system, Sponsor Licence applications, compliance matters and right to work issues. Other key figures include Anita Pali, who draws praise for her knowledge, support, and client service.

The business immigration team at Wright Hassall LLP is praised for providing ‘invaluable’ support on skilled worker visa applications, appeals against Home Office refusals and immigration matters following acquisitions and TUPE transfers. With expertise in the intersection between employment and immigration law, practice head Matthew Davies is turned to by household name retail, sports, food and confectionery companies, as well as leading law firms. Tracie Udall is regarded as ‘an extremely valuable asset’ to the team, advising on the Points-Based System and right to work best practice. Daniaal Afzaal and Vishal Makol are other names to note.

Led by Yash Dubal, A Y & J Solicitors, a specialist immigration firm providing end-to-end support across business immigration. The team assists clients with Skilled Worker Sponsor Licence matters, including overturning suspensions and revocations, as well as securing Global Talent Visas. It also offers sector-focused expertise across IT, financial services, hotels, domiciliary care, health, retail and sports. The 'brilliant' Diana Elena Todirica is also recommended.

Praised for their 'attention to detail, availability, willingness to help, and excellent communication', Freeths LLP’s corporate immigration team advises multinationals, startups, and high-net-worth clients across the full spectrum of business immigration matters. Led by Emma Brooksbank, the practice is particularly active in the education sector and maintains a well-established Sponsor Licence offering. The group also supports clients with compliance, Home Office audits, preventing illegal working, challenging civil penalties, and wider immigration strategy. 'Incredibly responsive and very clear in her advice', Shradha Virgi is also recommended.

Variously praised for his 'fantastic service' and 'extremely professional approach', Alex Russell leads the corporate immigration practice at Mills & Reeve LLP, advising on a wide range of business immigration matters. The team provides support across visa applications and compliance issues spanning a diverse range of sectors, covering education, health, charity, life sciences, technology, sports and private wealth.

Praised for her ‘exceptional’ knowledge and client service, Nita Nicole Upadhye leads NNU Immigration, advising global businesses, entrepreneurs and high-net-worth clients on both US and UK immigration matters. The team supports the full spectrum of corporate immigration needs, including employer-sponsored visas, investor routes, business visitor visas and green card applications. Robert Garafola is also recommended.

‘Clear, accurate, fair’ and ‘extremely knowledgeable’, RLegal Solicitors is a boutique practice specialising in UK immigration and nationality law, advising SMEs and multinational clients across the full spectrum of corporate immigration matters. Led by David Robinson and Evan Remedios, the team provides guidance on Sponsor Licence management, compliance, Skilled Worker visas, and supports overseas businesses setting up in the UK.

Drawing praise from clients for its 'deep legal expertise and an agile, client-centric approach', Sterling Law is a boutique practice advising on a full range of personal and corporate immigration matters. The team supports clients across multiple sectors, with particular strength in Sponsor Licence applications, compliance and Skilled Worker visas. Key members of the practice include Ruslan Kosarenko, Yuriy Lysenko and Edward Meade.