Ben Sheldrick > Magrath Sheldrick LLP > London, England > Lawyer Profile
Magrath Sheldrick LLP Offices
22 CHANCERY LANE
LONDON
WC2A 1LA
England
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Ben Sheldrick
Work Department
Business Immigration
Position
Managing Partner
Ben is head of the immigration department of Magrath Sheldrick LLP, and the firm’s Managing Partner. The firm provides advice and assistance to major multinational companies and individuals of all nationalities seeking work authorisation, skilled worker visas, family reunion and UK entry clearance. Ben is particularly focused on the financial services sector, acting as immigration counsel to major City institutions. He 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.
Ben speaks regularly at major immigration conferences including the International Bar Association (IBA), British American Business (BAB) and Union Internationale des Avocats (UIA). He sits on the Immigration and Citizenship committee of the American Bar Association (ABA). Ben is co-editor of the Corporate Immigration Review, an annual publication addressing immigration developments around the world. He is also technical partner for immigration to the Expat-Academy. Ben is Managing Director of Magrath Sheldrick (Global) Pte. Limited in Singapore.
Career
Ben was called to the Bar in 1994 and practised as a barrister for several 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 has contributed to several publications, including ‘In-House Lawyer’.
Languages
French, Italian.
Memberships
Immigration Law Practitioners’ Association (ILPA). International Bar Association (IBA). Union Internationale des Avocats (UIA). American Bar Association (ABA). American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA), Global Migration Section.
Education
The Leys School, Cambridge; London University (1989 French with Italian 1st class); Inns of Court School of Law (1994 Bar Vocational Course).
Lawyer Rankings
London > Employment > Immigration
(Hall of Fame)Magrath Sheldrick LLP has a strong global offering, with a proven track record in handling mandates concerning immigration outside the UK, drawing upon the firm’s international presence. With an office in Singapore and a range of services to assist global clients with compliance, coordination, and risk, the firm is well-placed to advise its clients, which include major financial service sector operators and HNW individuals. Ben Sheldrick
heads the firm’s global immigration services and leads the work from the Singaporean office, advising on strategy for global mobility mandates and working with a range of HNW individuals and high-profile corporate clients. Chris Magrath, co-founder of the firm, is dual-qualified in the US and the UK, working alongside US attorney Aryanah Eghbal as part of the firm’s dedicated US immigration offering. Joanne Taylor is also of note for her work in the corporate immigration space.