Tom Brett-Young > VWV > Birmingham, England > Lawyer Profile

Tom Brett-Young

0121 227 3759 tbrettyoung@vwv.co.uk

Work Department

Immigration

Position

Partner

Career

Tom is a specialist in immigration law advising on the full range of immigration issues, with a particular focus on advising employers across all sectors.

Tom assists clients with sponsor licence applications, sponsorship under Tiers 2 and 4 of the Points-Based System, and visa and leave to remain applications under all immigration categories. He also delivers training on immigration issues (such as compliance with sponsorship duties and how to carry out compliant ‘Right to Work’ checks) and assists clients with mock sponsor licence inspections and audits of their immigration records. He can also assist you with the development of immigration strategies and policies, such as issuing invitation letters to visitors from overseas and, more recently, planning for Brexit.

In addition to his experience dealing with business immigration issues, Tom also advises high net worth and other individuals on applications under all Points-Based System immigration categories, including investors and entrepreneurs, as well as the immigration categories outside of the Points-Based System.

Tom is also a member of the Pharmaceutical & Life Sciences sector team in Birmingham, which focuses on advice to pharma, pharmacy and medtech.

Meeting Your Needs

Tom has a degree in Business Studies and has worked in human resources and applies this experience to his more than 13 years’ experience in Immigration Law to provide practical, commercially focused advice. He can guide you through the complexities and practicalities of the immigration system and prevention of illegal working legislation.

What Others Say

“Tom Brett Young leads the practice in Birmingham, and is an excellent immigration lawyer with a combination of technical expertise, client focus and practical execution.” – Legal 500

“At VWV, the ‘brilliant’ Tom Brett Young is a ‘really clever lawyer’ who wins plaudits for his work in business immigration. He is highly sought after for his knowledge of work visa applications.” – Who’s Who Legal – Corporate Immigration 2019

“He is knowledgeable and a safe pair of hands. He’s worked at very good firms and he has been building his practice.” – Chambers’ HNW Guide

Memberships

Tom is a member of the Immigration Law Practitioners Association (ILPA) and the International Bar Association.