Expert immigration law guidance through a complex landscape
Immigration law is a constantly evolving field, and staying informed about the shifting landscape is essential for businesses, investors, and individuals seeking to navigate the UK’s regulations. Our clients rely on us for practical, expert advice that simplifies a complex subject, ensuring their future plans are well-supported and secure.
What is immigration law?
Immigration law governs the legal framework for individuals entering, residing and working in a country. It encompasses a wide range of policies and regulations that control visas, citizenship, asylum, deportation and border security. These laws determine who can enter a country, the conditions of their stay and the rights they have while residing there.
Immigration services for businesses
We provide comprehensive immigration legal services to businesses of all sizes, from SMEs to multinational corporations, ensuring they can effectively navigate the complexities of the UK’s immigration system. Whether businesses are looking to hire skilled migrant workers, comply with sponsorship obligations or manage immigration risks during corporate changes, we offer legally tailored support to meet their needs.
Our team has extensive experience in assisting companies across various industries, including technology, healthcare, finance, retail and hospitality, ensuring they remain compliant while benefiting from a global talent pool.
Our expertise includes:
- Applying for and obtaining Sponsor Licences to employ migrant workers.
- Ensuring compliance with UK immigration laws and sponsorship obligations, including reporting and record-keeping requirements.
- Advising EU/EEA businesses post-Brexit on transferring workers to the UK.
- Providing tailored right-to-work training for UK employers.
- Managing UKVI enforcement notices and addressing illegal working penalties.
- Advising on sponsor licence and right-to-work implications during mergers, acquisitions, and restructures, including the transfer of sponsored workers.
Immigration services for individuals and families
For private individuals, we offer bespoke guidance on the most suitable immigration routes based on their goals, whether for visiting, working, or settling in the UK. Our areas of expertise include:
Naturalisation and regulation for British nationality
Assisting individuals in applying for British citizenship through naturalisation or registration, ensuring they meet eligibility criteria such as residency requirements, good character assessments and English language proficiency.
Indefinite leave to remain applications
Supporting clients in obtaining Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR), allowing them to settle in the UK permanently. Advising on qualifying routes, including Skilled Worker visas, spouse visas and long residence applications.
High Potential Individual visas
Assisting recent graduates from top global universities in securing HPI visas, allowing them to work and live in the UK without requiring employer sponsorship. Providing guidance on eligibility, required documentation and transition options to other visa categories.
UK Ancestry visas
Helping Commonwealth citizens with a UK-born grandparent apply for UK Ancestry visas, enabling them to live and work in the UK for up to five years. Advising on renewal applications, pathways to ILR and considerations for bringing dependents.
Global Talent visas
Advising highly skilled individuals in fields such as science, engineering, technology, arts and culture on applying for Global Talent visas. Assisting with endorsement applications from relevant bodies.
Investor (Tier 1) visa extensions
Supporting high-net-wroth individuals in extending their Investor (Tier 1) visas by ensuring they meet investment thresholds and comply with financial requirements.
Why choose us for immigration law?
Immigration matters are rarely straightforward, but our team provides innovative, commercially viable solutions even when standard immigration routes aren’t an option. Whether you’re a business navigating sponsorship obligations or an individual planning a move to the UK, we offer personalised advice and representation to help you achieve your goals.
Contact us today to learn how we can assist with your immigration needs, ensuring a smooth and successful process every step of the way.
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What our clients say
Graham Hayward, Chief Operating Officer, Housing Hand
Overall, Rebecca added to the positive experience we have enjoyed with Moore Kingston Smith to date. She came to our rescue regarding our staff visa renewal program and was very quick to engage and help achieve some aggressive deadlines. This has helped us to retain some of our talent and save any rehiring costs and any ensuing disruption. Thank you for your diligence and concise actions to get us home. Rebecca has been a nice balance between business and regulatory compliance.
Andrew Platten, Operations Director, Gulmay L.T.D.
I am truly grateful to Rebecca Hone for her exceptional support throughout a visa application process Gulmay had. Rebecca provided clear guidance on all the necessary steps, and she was always ready to assist whenever I had questions.
Haley Bennett and Joe Wright, Shoebox Films
We want to extend our sincere thanks to Rebecca Hone for her wonderful support and guidance throughout our visa application process. It was a stressful and uncertain situation, but she remained clear, calm and reassuring every step of the way. Given the circumstances, the process went as smoothly as possible, thanks to her. We now feel confident moving forward, knowing that everything related to follow-ups and maintaining visa status will be handled with care and precision.
