Lewis Silkin

Immigration

I am a Partner in the Immigration team and joint Head of our Sports Group. I have worked at Lewis Silkin since 2008, initially joining as a paralegal. I work across a broad range of clients, primarily in the sports, entertainment and technology sectors.

Stephen is a Managing Associate working in the sport, fashion & entertainment and technology sectors.

Stephen advises sports clubs and agencies on the international transfer of players and coaches with a focus on football. He works closely with recruitment and analysis teams to review player’s eligibility for Governing Body Endorsements and advise on appeals where they do not meet the automatic criteria. He also advises on visa applications under Tier 5 and Tier 2 for players, coaches and their families. His recent work includes:

Advising a football club on the recruitment and hire of a management team Acting for clubs on 8 GBE appeals in summer 2018, all successful Acting on the transfer of 12 players in Premier League and Championship during summer 2018 Advising clubs on issues relating to ‘Professional Sports person’ and their recruitment at Academy level Advising clubs and providing training on the potential impacts of Brexit

Stephen is a member of the Immigration Law Practitioners' Association.

Stephen holds a Bachelor of Arts (2003) and a Bachelor of Laws (2008) awarded by National University of Ireland, Galway. Stephen qualified as a solicitor in England and Wales in 2012 after completing the Legal Practice Course.