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Ben Sheldrick

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Immigration.

Position

Ben is a partner in the corporate immigration department of Magrath LLP, one of the UK’s leading immigration practices. The department provides advice and assistance to major multinational companies and individuals of all nationalities seeking work authorisation, skilled migrant visas, family reunion and UK entry clearance. He is particularly focused on the financial services sector, acting as immigration counsel to major City institutions. Ben has experience in strategic immigration planning for large organisations and assists international assignment departments and human resources managers in developing compliance and legal right-to-work policies.

Career

Ben Sheldrick was called to the Bar in 1994 and practised as a barrister for a number of years before joining the solicitor’s profession. At the Bar he focused on immigration appeals, including applications for judicial review of decisions made by the Secretary of State. He also took cases to the Court of Appeal and the European Court of Justice.Ben has lectured extensively on immigration issues for organisations such as BPP Professional Development, Central Law Training and the Immigration Law Practitioners Association (ILPA). He contributes to a number of publications, including ‘In-House Lawyer’. He is actively involved with the economic migration sub-committee of ILPA.

Languages

French, Italian.

Member

Active participant in Business Sub Committee of Immigration Law Practitioners Association. Course teacher at Immigration Law Practitioners Association.

Education

The Leys School, Cambridge; London University (1989 French with Italian 1st class); Inns of Court School of Law (1994 Bar Vocational Course).

Practice Areas

Immigration

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