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Our advisers act on domestic and international matters of all shapes and sizes, working with many of the leading names in the market. Browse our experience below, or use the filters to look-up recent work in particular geographies and industry sectors.

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    Providing UK immigration and global mobility support to a leading subsea services provider, advising on complex workforce mobility issues across offshore operations. This includes urgent deployments, sponsorship challenges and critical personnel requirements, delivering practical solutions that enable the rapid mobilisation of specialist talent while maintaining compliance.

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    Advised a higher education institution to prepare for a full audit of their Sponsor Licence. Reviewed resources and helped personnel prepare for interviews. Recommended methods for addressing difficult issues or questions. Advised on key compliance issues to be aware of.

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    Assisted a financial services sector client with ensuring Right to Work compliance for their 2024 Graduate Scheme intake. This included advice on the Right to Work conditions for Student visa holders and supporting the process of switching to the Skilled Worker visa.

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    Assisted home energy retail business with settlement for sponsored and non-sponsored migrant workers. Ensured compliance with sponsorship requirements up to settlement date, including necessary applications due to role changes. Submitted settlement applications for primary applicants and dependents. Advised on nationality options for children, successfully applied for registration as British nationals.

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    Advised a renewable energy sector client on alternative UK visa categories for young professionals and supported their application to add Graduate Trainee sponsorship to their UKVI sponsor licence.

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    Advised UK offshore energy business on immigration control for offshore workers. Assisted with identifying when visas are and are not required, and the interaction of Immigration Rules with other legislation. Gave practical guidance on the value of sponsor licensing and how individual workers can secure work permission for the UK.

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    Delivered a full audit for a client sponsoring workers through direct hiring and intra-company transfer. Reviewed key policies and interviewed relevant personnel. Audited worker records for compliance with duties including prevention of illegal working. Compiled a comprehensive report outlining areas for improvement and practical steps.

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    Supported a care home provider to obtain a new UKVI sponsor licence following a corporate deal, ensuring it could continue to employ a migrant workforce without business interruption. This included support and advice with all compliance and reporting duties on its Sponsor Management System.

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    Advised our energy sector client on short-term business travel for three jurisdictions, securing guidance on tax, employment and immigration considerations.

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    Provided training to UK university covering immigration compliance for Higher Education sector employment. A diverse mix of university staff joined us to discuss the action required when employing migrant students and academics. The sessions considered visa sponsorship and right-to-work checks, including troubleshooting particularly difficult cases.

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With over 490 partners and 3000 people around the world, we are well-placed to support you across a full range of legal and advisory services.

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