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Advised a US law firm to establish their first UK & European office under the Expansion Worker category, and later register for a licence under the Skilled Worker category. Worked with the firm’s employment, corporate and Real Estate teams.

Advised an elderly client outside the UK on registration as a British citizen in special circumstances – based on historical legislative unfairness and exceptional circumstances, requiring exercise of discretionary powers from the Home Office.

Advised a household name Financial Services institution on avoiding Civil Penalty for having discovered an individual working without appropriate permission, including review of policies and processes, providing internal training including right to work training, making voluntary disclosures and making representations to the Home Office. Worked with the Firm’s employment team, and with the client’s UK wide offices.

Advised an UHNW client and dependants on obtaining British passports from HM Passport Office under difficult circumstances and without requisite documents, involving discussions with the HMPO leadership team.

Advised multiple ExcO/C-Suite/Senior board members at a Natural Resources client obtain Indefinite Leave to Remain and naturalise as British citizens despite having excessive absences, requiring exercise of discretionary powers from the Home Office.

Advising Financial and Professional Services clients on rectifying compliance issues, providing training on sponsorship duties and obligations, and conducting a mock audit.

Advising a Financial Services client on Global Mobility policy, including review of policy involving multiple entities in an intra-corporate setting – in multiple jurisdictions, and seconding and contracting workers in compliance with sponsorship guidance.  

Advising French professional services firm on bringing trainees to the UK for a six-month secondments.

Advised a US national refused entry to the UK at port (and removed) successfully apply for a visit visa immediately after return to the US.