The ‘very experienced and specialist team’ at Bates Wells stands out for its expertise in matters involving the EU Settlement Scheme and the implications of Brexit, family immigration and supporting LGBTQ+ clients with partner applications. Chetal Patel heads the firm’s immigration department, while Tim Barnden leads the personal and human rights practice, offering ‘first-class advice’ on family immigration and human rights issues concerning families and EEA nationals. Barnden also maintains a robust surrogacy and adoption practice, working closely with British nationality law expert Alice Bennington. Matthew James has developed a particular specialism in issues arising from relationship breakdowns for migrants, as well as providing guidance to employers and individuals on the EU Settlement Scheme.

The ‘very responsive, knowledgeable and proactive’ immigration team at Charles Russell Speechlys LLP harnesses the firm’s robust private wealth, tax and family law capabilities to provide HNW and UHNW clients with full-service support. The ‘outstanding’ Kelvin Tanner comes recommended for providing solutions for HNW individuals seeking citizenship or alternative residence, while boasting a wide-ranging practice advising on the full spectrum of personal immigration applications. Adam Kyte and Owen Chan are noted for their experience advising UHNW clients from the Middle East and Asia, respectively, while Geneva-based Paul McCarthy is a key contact for European clients navigating changes to UK immigration rules following Brexit. Former practice head Rose Carey left the firm in September 2025.

Renowned for handling some of the most high-profile or sensitive cases, boutique immigration firm Gherson LLP is turned to by clients seeking support with discretionary cases outside of the Immigration Rules, as well as public law challenges against Home Office decisions. The practice was established by Roger Gherson, who leverages extensive experience in handling complex international protection and sanctions matters for HNW and UHNW clients. With ‘profound knowledge of immigration matters’, Lisa Uttley comes recommended for investors, UHNW entrepreneurs and their families seeking to expand their operations into the UK. Jessica Speight is a key contact for discretionary cases, judicial reviews and appeals before the tribunals and higher courts.

The market-leading immigration practice at Kingsley Napley LLP is turned to by HNW, UHNW and high-profile clients seeking ‘genuine support’ across the full spectrum of immigration issues. Of note, the firm is particularly adept at advising on the Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) Scheme, alongside visa applications through the Global Talent, Tier 1 (Investor) and Innovator Founder routes. Practice head Nicolas Rollason is highly regarded for his ‘level of knowledge and outside-the-box thinking’ on all aspects of immigration and British nationality law, while Katie Newbury‘s practice centres around the intersection of immigration and criminal law, with particular emphasis on the ETA Scheme. Other key contacts include Oliver Oldman, who specialises in international protection matters, and Josephine Burnett and Bukunmi Osuntoki.

‘Very impressive’ boutique firm Laura Devine Immigration harnesses its deep bench of experts to advise HNW and high-profile clients on a range of immigration applications, as well as bringing challenges for refusals. Established by the esteemed Laura Devine, key figures in the team include Sophie Barrett-Brown, ‘one of the best immigration solicitors in London’; Zeena Luchowa, who is adept at handling complex nationality and family matters; the ‘outstanding’ Matthew Wills, a specialist in advising on applications outside the Immigration Rules, as well as bringing successful challenges to visit visa refusals; Natasha Chell, who is turned to by high-profile individuals and family offices for both business and personal immigration matters; and Christi Hufford Jackson, who heads the firm’s US practice, working between New York and London. Additional names include Francesca Sciberras, who advises on discretionary applications and nationality matters, Brian Naumann and James Clark.

The ‘very responsive, commercially minded and results-focused team’ at Mishcon de Reya LLP stands out for its advice to UHNW and HNW clients, handling discretionary applications for naturalisation and indefinite leave to remain. At the helm, practice head Steven Bostock has extensive experience in advising UHNW and high-profile clients on long residence, asylum and family-based applications, as well as being recognised for his robust appeals and judicial review practice. Hannah Barnett‘s expertise spans European movement rights following Brexit, the Points-Based System and second citizenship applications, while Kamal Rahman and Maria Patsalos are recommended for their work supporting UHNW and high-profile individuals across all areas of immigration law. Neil Shanghavi and David Deane were promoted to partner in 2024 and 2025 respectively, while the ‘top notch’ Jessica Good is a key contact for contentious immigration matters.

Highlighted for its ‘professionalism, empathy and strategic cohesion’, the team at Payne Hicks Beach LLP is turned to by UHNW and HNW clients for the full gamut of immigration support, with notable expertise in the tech and arts sectors. Kathryn Bradbury spearheads the immigration team, leveraging extensive experience advising on EU free movement and UK nationality law, as well as boasting a strong appeals and judicial review practice. Matt Ingham specialises in international protection claims concerning the political persecution of high-profile individuals, working alongside the ‘exceptional’ litigation expert Sheroy Zaq. Gintare Plistkovaite handles a mix of non-contentious business immigration and human rights claims, while Alexandra Lane advises clients on discretionary applications. Navka Raja and William Craig Cohen are other names to note.

Distinguished as a ‘go-to firm for complex personal immigration casework’, the team at Bindmans LLP has a longstanding reputation for its deep litigation and appeals expertise. Of note, the firm is well-known for handling asylum and extradition cases for UHNW and high-profile individuals, with practice head Liz Barratt and Alison Stanley leading on matters before the tribunals and higher courts. The ‘excellent and dedicated’ Tanya Goldfarb handles complex visitor visa and Global Talent visa applications, with a particular focus on the creative industries, while Roberta Haslam specialises in family-based applications. The ‘standout’ Natalie Loader joined the firm in October 2024, leveraging considerable experience advising on investor visa and nationality applications. Karma Hickman has a specialism in international surrogacy and adoption matters, Alice Davis handles discretionary applications, and Elisabeth Attwood is noted for her EU Settlement Scheme practice.

The immigration practice at Farrer & Co harnesses cross-sectoral expertise across the firm’s wider tax, private client and family teams to advise UHNW individuals and families on the full spectrum of immigration matters. Elena Hinchin leads the practice, regularly advising politically exposed and high-profile clients on discretionary applications outside the Immigration Rules, while also maintaining a strong appeals and judicial review practice focused on political asylum and human rights matters. Adam Hoefel and Tom Hardwick advise on the EU Settlement Scheme and nationality issues, while Lee Jackson is highlighted for his extensive litigation experience. Sonia Cala-Lesina is a key contact for matters involving the Global Talent visa route.

Fragomen LLP is well-regarded for its ‘undeniable’ knowledge of the wide-ranging immigration requirements of its UHNW and HNW clientele, advising on discretionary applications, residence planning and nationality matters. Nadine Goldfoot heads the firm's worldwide private client practice, while Julia Onslow-Cole advises clients on various visa pathways and economic citizenship. Also in the group, Olga Nechita counts global senior executives, HNW individuals and entrepreneurs as key clients; Natasha Catterson leverages sectoral expertise across the media, financial services and tech industries; and Isobel Neilson is a key contact for global citizenship and residency matters.

Known for ‘a particular strength in finding solutions for exceptionally rare and nuanced cases’, the immigration practice at Penningtons Manches Cooper LLP stands out for its integrated offering, collaborating closely with the firm’s dispute resolution, employment, commercial and education teams. Practice head Pat Saini leverages extensive immigration experience, advising HNW clients on entrepreneur, Tier 1 investor and Global Talent visa routes. Hazar El-Chamaa heads the private wealth immigration team and is highly regarded for going ‘above and beyond’ for HNW clients in discretionary applications, indefinite leave to remain matters and international surrogacy cases. Creative industries specialist Meghan Vozila was promoted to partner in April 2025, Sophie Spector handles family-related immigration matters, and Jen Parker is a key contact for appeals and judicial review litigation.

Highlighted for a combination of ‘genuine care, expertise and personal approach’, the team at Vanessa Ganguin Immigration Law is well-equipped to advise on the full spectrum of immigration matters, with an expanding Global Talent visa practice. The highly regarded Vanessa Ganguin has a longstanding immigration appeals practice, spanning personal immigration, asylum, human rights and nationality cases. Philip Trott boasts more than four decades of experience advising high-profile clients in complex discretionary applications and national security matters, while Ben Maitland is a key contact for support on various personal immigration routes.

Wesley Gryk Solicitors LLP is ‘an excellent boutique, niche firm with outstanding practitioners’, offering market-leading expertise in EEA free movement law, international surrogacy and adoption cases. The team is co-led by Barry O’Leary, ‘the go-to person for surrogacy-related immigration law’; Alison Hunter, a specialist in the EU Settlement Scheme and intercountry adoption matters; ‘excellent all-rounder’ Diana Baxter, who handles the full spectrum of immigration and nationality law; and Katie Dilger, who advises on a wide range of family-related immigration issues. Other key figures in the group include Andrew Jones and Ciera McCartney.

With ‘exceptional knowledge of immigration rules and discretionary ambits’, Withers LLP is well-equipped to advise clients on applications outside of the Immigration Rules, alongside bringing successful challenges to Home Office refusals. Spearheaded by the highly regarded Nicolette Bostock, the immigration team has also established a strong reputation for its expertise on the Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) Scheme and the transition to the digital eVisa system. Bostock handles the full gamut of immigration matters, supported by Beth Hadden, who leverages expertise in discretionary applications for settlement, as well as late applications under the EU Settlement Scheme. Felicity Woof is another key contact. Tracy Evlogidis departed the firm in January 2025.

The multi-disciplinary team at Broadfield Law UK LLP harnesses strong immigration, employment, corporate transactions and private wealth capabilities to advise clients on the full spectrum of their immigration needs. The immigration team is led by the ‘excellent’ Tim Hayes, whose practice spans citizenship and family-related applications, as well as appeals before the First Tier Immigration Tribunal. Based in Southampton, Chris Greep is another name to note, handling a wide range of business and personal immigration matters.

Established in 2023, the ‘truly exceptional’ immigration practice at Boodle Hatfield LLP has rapidly developed a strong reputation for its immigration offering to UHNW and high-profile clients. Harnessing the firm’s wider private wealth, employment and tax capabilities, the team is well-equipped to advise on the full gamut of personal and business immigration matters. Practice head Zoe Jacob is regarded as ‘a real leader in the market’, handling discretionary applications outside of the Immigration Rules and acting for HNW and UHNW clients in appeals against Home Office refusals. Jacob is supported by Rhona Findlay, whose practice spans immigration, nationality and private client matters. Hayden Bailey leads the firm’s private client and tax offering.

Led by Anita de Atouguia, the immigration team at Doyle Clayton is recognised for its ‘broad subject matter expertise and clear collaboration’, advising HNW clients on a diverse range of visa routes, including Global Talent and Innovator Founder, as well as handling complex discretionary applications. Key figures in the group include the ‘outstanding’ Alfreda Joubert; Al Harvey, who combines deep employment and immigration law expertise; David Ritchie, a specialist in spousal applications, naturalisation and complex settlement applications; Elisabeth Kynaston, whose practice spans corporate and personal immigration matters; and the ‘amazing’ Anna Blackden, who handles education sector-related immigration issues. Malini Skandachanmugarasan departed the firm in March 2025.

The immigration practice at Forsters LLP was significantly bolstered in November 2024, with the arrival of the highly regarded Tracy Evlogidis, former head of immigration at Withers LLP. Evlogidis harnesses a ‘good knowledge of and relationship with the Home Office’ to devise bespoke immigration solutions for UHNW and high-profile clientele, notably concerning complex residency and citizenship applications. Also joining from Withers LLP, the ‘very knowledgeable and professionally efficient’ Ana Nicorici has particular expertise advising EU citizens on discretionary applications following Brexit, while Amy Sarraff handles a range of immigration and nationality matters. Eunice Agus is another key contact for personal and corporate immigration matters.

Highlighted for striking a balance between ‘the personal feel of a boutique and the depth of a larger City firm’, Harbottle & Lewis LLP is turned to by HNW and high-profile clients for its multi-disciplinary approach and cross-sectoral expertise. Gary Ashford heads the combined private client, tax and immigration department, providing comprehensive private client immigration support. The ‘reliable, thorough and responsive’ Sasha Lal handles matters concerning the Global Talent route, EU Settlement Scheme and nationality issues. Another key contact is Poppy Lucas, whose wide-ranging practice spans employment and immigration law. Former head of immigration Sarah Gogan and Charlotte Boyce departed the firm in June 2025.

Boutique firm Maurice Turnor Gardner LLP is noted for its ‘in-depth analysis and creative thinking’, devising innovative immigration solutions for its international HNW and UHNW clientele. Practice head Colin Senez is turned to by private clients seeking support at all stages of their UK immigration, from entry clearance to indefinite leave to remain applications, as well as handling more complex discretionary applications. Other ‘stand out’ practitioners in the group include private wealth specialists Ceris Gardner and Emma-Jane Weider, as well as Anna Tragotsi and Rebecca Waterhouse.

‘Distinguished by its deep commitment to client care, responsiveness and legal expertise’, OTS Solicitors advises clients from initial consultation through to representation before the immigration tribunals and higher courts. Managing partner Oshin Shahiean leverages extensive appeals and judicial review experience, while Teni Shahiean‘s practice spans business immigration, family life and human rights cases. The ‘excellent’ Maryem Ahmed comes recommended for her wide-ranging expertise in matters involving the points-based system, EEA resident and family reunion applications. Dhaya Kathiravan is a key contact for family-related immigration law issues, and immigration heavyweight Paul Gulbenkian acts as a consultant to the firm.

Russell-Cooke LLP‘s immigration practice has developed a strong reputation for its specialist expertise in cross-border adoption and surrogacy, alongside its broader capabilities advising HNW individuals in a wide range of immigration matters. The team is spearheaded by Ed Wanambwa, who fields deep expertise across the full spectrum of immigration matters. Harry Qiu Yu Yu handles complex visa cancellations and refusals, while the ‘excellent’ Bhavneeta Limbachia‘s practice spans Appendix FM family applications, Global Talent visas and nationality matters. Tom Bradford departed the firm in July 2024.

Alongside its market-leading asylum, deportation and human rights practice, Wilson Solicitors LLP‘s deep bench of ‘numerous exceptional individuals’ supports clients in a range of personal immigration matters. Of note, the firm is expanding its Global Talent visa practice, with niche sectoral expertise in the sports, creative and performing arts industries. The team is led by ‘stalwart of the immigration world’ Anita Vasisht, supported by asylum and British nationality law expert Ana Gonzalez and Muhunthan Paramesvaran, who harnesses extensive litigation experience before the courts. Chris McKendry is deemed a ‘star individual’ in immigration and nationality cases with a national security element.

Distinguished for its ‘personalised service and exceptional client care’, specialist immigration firm A Y & J Solicitors handles the full gamut of immigration matters for both private individuals and corporate clients. Firm director Yash Dubal is a specialist in both business and personal immigration, notably the Global Talent visa pathway, while Diana Elena Todirica leads on matters involving visitor visas, nationality and family applications, as well as the EU Settlement Scheme. Parvez Khan represents clients in appeals and judicial reviews, and Nagina Hanif stands out for her ‘knowledge of niche visa requirements and changing regulations’.

The ‘very attentive’ immigration team at Edwin Coe LLP is well-equipped to provide comprehensive immigration support to its HNW clientele, leveraging the firm’s wider private client, tax and residential property capabilities. With a practice spanning business and personal immigration, the firm advises private clients and businesses to navigate the various visa categories, as well as alternative visa pathways for UHNW and HNW clients following the closure of the Investor visa category. The team is led by Sundeep Rathod, who advises private clients on complex nationality applications, the Global Talent and Youth Mobility visas.

The immigration team at Fladgate LLP is recognised for its niche expertise in international surrogacy matters, as well as acting for its film industry clientele on the full spectrum of their immigration requirements. The ‘very knowledgeable’ Antonia Torr leads the team, advising HNW individuals and their families on discretionary applications for indefinite leave to remain and naturalisation. Phong Ma is a key contact for a range of immigration and nationality matters.

Led by the ‘brilliant’ John Kiely, Howard Kennedy LLP‘s immigration practice continues to expand its focus on supporting HNW and UHNW clients across the full breadth of personal immigration issues. Kiely fields expertise regarding the Global Talent and the Innovator Founder pathways, alongside unique experience advising on the International Sportsperson visa. Jieun Kim handles corporate and personal immigration issues for clients spanning such sectors as financial services, entertainment, pharma and engineering.

Praised for its ‘consistently thoughtful approach to client service’, Lisa's Law Solicitors is distinguished for its specialist knowledge of the Chinese UK market, advising Chinese clients on the full range of UK immigration matters. The practice is co-led by Chuanli Ding, who specialises in advising HNW individuals on family-based applications both within and outside of the Immigration Rules. Ding is joined by the ‘fantastic’ Mahfuz Ahmed, whose practice spans immigration, human rights and nationality law. Felix Nicholas Otuoke is another key contact.

Spearheaded by Sam Meymand, boutique immigration firm Meymand Maczynski Ltd is well-equipped to support HNW clients on a wide range of business and personal immigration matters, with a particular specialism in advising on the Global Talent visa pathway. The firm is also recognised for its sector-specific knowledge in the fashion and retail industries, as well as maintaining strong ties with a prominent client base in Dubai.

Michelmores LLP‘s immigration practice is ‘starting to make real strides forward in terms of its profile in the sector’, with the arrival of the ‘exceptional’ Madni Chaudhary from Mishcon de Reya LLP in November 2024. Chaudhary advises HNW clients on complex, discretionary visa and citizenship applications, working alongside the ‘standout’ practice head Philip Barth. Other key names include Edinburgh-based Lynsey Blyth as well as Nicole Hambleton, who supports the team from Exeter.

Specialist boutique firm Rove Legal is noted for advising its HNW and high-profile Middle Eastern clientele on a broad spectrum of personal immigration matters. Key strengths of the practice include family and visit visas, the Innovator visa, ancestry visas and nationality law. At the helm, Jay Moghal draws on extensive experience in handling immigration matters for both HNW individuals and corporate clients, including multinational organisations.

The ‘young and dynamic’ team at boutique firm Sterling Law is well-regarded for its innovative approach to a range of business and personal immigration issues. The practice advises on citizenship, naturalisation and applications outside of the Immigration Rules. Led by Ruslan Kosarenko, an expert in HNW application and human rights matters, key names in the group include Yuriy Lysenko and corporate immigration specialist Michael Iatsukha. Oksana Demyanchuk is also highlighted for her ‘standout client care skills’.