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Fisher Meredith LLP

BLUE SKY HOUSE, 405 KENNINGTON ROAD, LONDON, SE11 4PT, ENGLAND
Tel:
Work 020 7091 2700
Fax:
Fax 020 7091 2800
DX:
37050 KENNINGTON 3
Web:
www.fishermeredith.co.uk
Email:
Richmond, London

Robert Sparks

Tel:
Work +44 20 7091 2825
Email:
Fisher Meredith LLP

Work Department

Private and business immigration.

Position

Head of private and business immigration, advising individuals and businesses, including financial institutions, law firms, local authorities and corporate clients on all aspects of immigration law. Particular specialism in applications under the points-based system, including sponsor licensing. Robert is an advocate who conducts appeals before the Immigration and Asylum Chamber and was among the first practitioners to successfully challenge refusals under the points-based system. Robert provides advice to those seeking leave to remain in the UK and entry clearance to the UK, including complex applications concerning adoption and surrogacy, besides settlement applications as a spouse, civil or unmarried partner. He also provides training to other practitioners through ILPA, BPP and HJT Training.

Career

Trained Henry Hyams, Leeds; qualified 2001; solicitor, then associate Henry Hyams 2001-08; solicitor Magrath LLP 2008-10; partner Fisher Meredith 2010 to date; Law Society police station accredited representative.

Member

ILPA.

Education

The Crossley Heath School; University of Northumbria (1998 LLB Hons (2(1)).

Leisure

The Savage Club, Ilkley Bowling, running, tennis, skiing, fishing, East India Club.

Practice Areas

Immigration

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