Our UK immigration team provides tailored advice and support for:
- settlement or UK citizenship
- short stays for specific purposes
- UK businesses hiring and retaining foreign talent
- founders and overseas businesses setting up in the UK
- relocation of couples and families
- children attending UK schools
- EU, EEA and Swiss citizens in the UK
- UK visa holders impacted by life changes
- renunciation of citizenship
Our charges
We usually agree fixed fees for specific applications at the outset of a matter. Where fixed fees do not apply, we charge according to time spent advising you in line with our hourly rates, which are currently:- Partner: £605 - £780
- Associates: £400 - £500
- Paralegal: £250 - £275
Our fees and hourly rates may be subject to UK VAT at 20% and are reviewed annually (variable on 1 July of each year). Disbursements eg Home Office filing fees, 3rd party charges and other services we obtain on your behalf as part of a matter) are chargeable separately, and may be subject to exchange rate fluctuations and bank charges where transactions are made in a currency other than Pounds Sterling.
The work we undertake is complex, often cross-divisional and international, and tailored to each client's circumstances. Our fees are not conditional on approval and processing times are not guaranteed.
We support a wide variety of organisations including start-ups, SMEs, charities, arts organisations, educational institutions, multinational/complex organisations, regulated organisations, and investment businesses.
We provide strategic support to founders, along with supporting HR managers as to new hires, transfers of key talent and compliance obligations.
Contact us if you require support with:
- a sponsor licence for your business
- immigration applications for your workers or their families
- secondments or transfers of overseas group employees to the UK
- sponsor compliance and right to work processes
- business visits to the UK
- UK inward investment as the basis for UK residence
- post-Brexit support for your EEA/Swiss national workforce
- seamless integrated immigration, tax, employment and corporate support for your business
We take the time to get to know you and your unique needs and provide bespoke services which are just right for you, delivered with a personal touch.
As well as identifying specific immigration routes and long-term strategies that meet your objectives, our UK immigration team is ready to provide ad hoc advice and support as needed.
We provide an end-to-end service in immigration applications, taking care of the forms and local appointment bookings, preparing supporting documents and legal letters, dealing with the immigration authorities and managing third party/ visa filing payments and document handling for you – keeping you updated and supported as we go.
Our lawyers work seamlessly across countries and legal specialities to ensure the whole experience is as smooth and complete as possible.
We will:
- consult with you to gather information and take your instructions, and provide a detailed proposal for your agreement before we start work
- provide strategic advice and consider key client documents before we start work on an application
- work with you to compile the substantive application or request, supporting documents and prepare our accompanying legal representations (as needed)
- submit the application or request on your behalf, complete the relevant filing formalities on your behalf and provide instructions where an in-person appointment is required
- maintain contact while we await a decision, and keep you informed, and
- provide post-decision advice and forward physical documents we receive, setting out next steps and information relevant for your future planning and records.
We know that our work goes to the heart of what you do. We strive to achieve the desired outcome for our clients in the fastest possible time using all available resources, taking into account the characteristics and complexities of your matter and the authorities' own processing times.
Our team
The Withers Immigration Practice is headed by Tracy Evlogidis, an internationally recognised expert in this field with over 20 years of experience.
This dynamic team prides itself on its unusually high success rates and standards of service. Contributing to this team's continuing success are:
Tracy Evlogidis
Partner | London
Nicolette Bostock
Partner | London
Ana Nicorici
Associate | London
Alexandra Lane
Associate | London
Felicity Woof
Associate | London
Eunice Agus
Paralegal | London
Amy Sarraff
Knowledge Lawyer | London
Our related services
Whether you are an individual, a family or an employer, our lawyers know each country’s systems and speak the local language, helping you to navigate through what can be opaque processes.
ExpatriationFrom 'accidental' citizens to those who have chosen to renounce their passports for tax or personal reasons, we offer complete support. With a network of expatriation and citizenship lawyers spanning every continent, we can guide you through the expatriation process across all jurisdictions.
Getting talent in the right place at the right time has never been more important. Whether you are seeking to transfer employees abroad or set up operations in a new country, our global mobility lawyers will work with your HR team to handle the whole process seamlessly.
PassportsThere are many reasons why it may be desirable to have a second passport. With considerable experience around the world, we can advise on options and help you to navigate the local system.
From US green cards to permanent residence applications in the UK and Europe, our immigration team will talk you through the process and available routes that work for your situation and needs.
VisasWe have extensive experience helping individuals and businesses to get temporary and permanent visas. With lawyers across the US, Europe and Asia-Pacific, we can explain options and help with applications.
Get in touch
Our website will give you a flavour of the advice we provide - if you would like to talk to us for more information, please contact our client services team who will be happy to assist.