DavidsonMorris > London, England > Firm Profile
DavidsonMorris Offices
Level 30, The Leadenhall Building
122 Leadenhall Street
LONDON
EC3V 4AB
England
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Employment > Immigration Tier 4
Corporate immigration is a key strength for DavidsonMorris, and the firm is well regarded for its strategic and long-term approach to its client relationships. Demetris Demetriou arrived from KPMG Law in the United Kingdom to lead the team in September 2021, following Jemima Johnstone‘s departure to Gherson LLP, and brings experience in handling the immigration aspects of corporate transactions. Demetriou works closely with founder and managing director Anne Morris, and is at the head of the firm’s sponsor licence management CARE package.Practice head(s):
Demetris Demetriou
Other key lawyers:
Testimonials
‘The DavidsonMorris immigration team are extremely knowledgeable about the official visa process for employees, and were very clear and supportive in the process of our application. The team always gave broad legal context for their guidance, but were also firm in their view of best practice and the best path for us to follow.’
‘The knowledge of the team and the expertise on explaining complicated stuff in simple ways without missing any detail is simply amazing!’
‘We’ve been super impressed with their customer service and they’ve walked us through immigration processes and educated us along the way.’
‘Individuals are prompt with their replies. Replies are detailed and unambiguous. Every question is answered respectfully even if it exposes a complete lack of understanding on our side and their patience is to be commended. Anne Morris is always available to discuss issues at a more strategic level.’
‘The individuals were clear in their roles, and respectful of the requirements for us to have speedy access to the right people. We have very attentive ‘client service’ from the account handler, and the experts were very thorough and generous with their time and views, based on the scenarios that we asked them about.’
‘Anne Morris and her team are so knowledgeable and professional in their delivery of immigration advice and services to us. From the outset Anne gave us confidence we were in the right hands and most importantly she and her team delivered on that promise.’
‘Customer service that is second to none. They always go the extra mile.’
Key clients
Interpath Advisory
Jagex
Hitech Grand Prix Ltd
Marmalade London Ltd
Scuderia Torro Rosso Formula 1
Mumbys Live-In Care
Intrepid Owl Ltd (trading as Rest Less Ltd)
Expro North Sea
ECS Europe
Crystal Hall Care Home
Crouch End Café Ltd
Work highlights
- Retained immigration advisers to L G Harris, UK brand of global conglomerate Orkla ASA Group.
- Retained immigration advisers to Interpath Advisory, the UK’s largest privately-owned independent turnaround and restructuring business.
- Retained immigration advisers to growing tech company Vector.ai.
DavidsonMorris > Firm Profile
As employer solutions lawyers, DavidsonMorris provides strategic consultancy and managed services that ensure businesses are both fully compliant with their legal requirements and effective in meeting their people-led business objectives.
The firm specialises in employment and immigration law and human resources and global mobility consultancy. From offices in London, Cambridge, Aberdeen, Manchester and Birmingham, DavidsonMorris supports employers with UK-based operations in all aspects of workforce management, development and mobility.
Bringing together lawyers, human resource professionals, global mobility consultants and former Home Office employees, the firm’s multidisciplinary team offers a complete and cost-effective capability in support of high-performing HR functions.
Offices at: London, Aberdeen, Cambridge, Manchester, Birmingham.
Main Contacts
| Department | Name | Telephone | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Managing director | Anne Morris | anne.morris@davidsonmorris.com | 020 7494 0118 |
Lawyer Profiles
| Photo | Name | Position | Profile |
|---|---|---|---|
 | Mr Demetris Demetriou | Head of Legal | View Profile |
 | Gordana Gligorevic | Solicitor – Immigration | View Profile |
 | Anne Morris | Managing Director – Immigration Lawyer, Global Mobility Specialist | View Profile |
Staff Figures
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Solicitors Regulation Authority England & Wales Law Society ILPA (Immigration Lawyers Practice Association)Press Releases
Complying with the Resident Labour Market Test
16th January 2020 When an employer wishes to recruit workers from outside the EEA through Tier 2 or Tier 5 sponsorship, they are legally required by the UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) to carry out the Resident Labour Market Test (RLMT).Do you have to pay Settlement Agreement Tax?
20th November 2019 If you are negotiating a settlement agreement with your employer, it will be important to understand the tax rules that apply to any payment you may receive.Legal Developments
Flexible Working: Employer FAQS
24th May 2020 Flexible working is a way of arranging working hours to suit an employee’s needs in a manner that is acceptable to the employer and appropriate to both the role in question and the business.Employment non-disclosure agreements: what employers need to know
10th March 2020 The use of non disclosure agreements, or confidentiality clauses as they are also commonly known, can be both a highly complex and highly sensitive topic, not least where allegations of misuse as a means of covering up workplace harassment and unlawful discrimination have been rife in the media.UK Spouse Visa Application Requirements
31st October 2019 UK Spouse Visa Application Requirements The UK Spouse Visa permits holders to come to the UK to live with their partner for up to two and a half years. The UK Spouse Visa application process can however be complex and the Home Office has introduced more rigorous requirements in recent years which visa applicants will need to be aware of when making their application.What is gross misconduct: workplace examples
31st October 2019 Gross misconduct is an act or behaviour sufficiently serious to lead to dismissal without notice or payment in lieu of notice (PILON). Given the severe implications of gross misconduct, it will be important for employers to ensure they acting fairly, lawfully and consistently in taking disciplinary action against an employee for gross misconduct.Ireland: the new gateway to Europe for international investors
3rd July 2019Brexit has left non-EEA investors looking for alternatives to the UK to gain European residence and access to the European single market.
Through the Irish Investor Programme, the Irish government offers residency in Ireland in exchange for approved investment in the country’s economy with the potential to lead to Irish citizenship.
UK Skilled Worker Visas: Tier 2 (General) versus Tier 2 ICT
3rd July 2019Tier 2 of the points based system is the primary immigration route for skilled foreign workers from outside the European Economic Area (EEA) and Switzerland seeking permission to work in the UK.
There are various sub-categories under Tier 2 of the points based system, including the Tier 2 (General) visa and the Tier 2 Intra Company Transfer (ICT) visa.
Deal or No Deal: Employers Urged to Make Preparations For Post-Brexit Recruitment
3rd July 2019The deadline of 31st October 2019 to agree a Brexit deal is fast approaching, leaving employers less time for critical Brexit recruitment planning.
As we near the Brexit deadline, the prospect of a No Deal exit seems more likely than ever.
Visa options for international students to stay in the UK
13th November 2018What are the immigration options for Tier 4 visa students to stay in the UK after they graduate?
Application Tips: How to Avoid a Refused UK Entrepreneur Visa
23rd August 2018Under the UK Tier 1 scheme for high value migrants, the Entrepreneur visa was designed to entice foreign entrepreneurial talent and investment to Britain.
Which EEA Form?
13th June 2018For EEA nationals and their family members, making an application to the Home Office isn;t always straight forward. The first step will be to identify the relevant EEA form for the type of application you want to make.
EU Nationals & UK Permanent Residence: What’s the Current Position?
22nd February 2018Permanent residence status is automatically available to European Economic Area (EEA) nationals who have lived in the UK for five continuous years and who have been exercising Treaty Rights over the whole of this period. The same criteria also apply to family members of EEA nationals.
UK Tier 1 Visa for Foreign Investors & Entrepreneurs
13th February 2018The UK Tier 1 visa route permits qualifying individuals from outside the EEA to come to the UK to start-up a business or invest in the UK.
What Are The Main US Business Visas?
19th January 2018If you are planning to spend time in the US on business, there are many different types of US visa you will need to consider.
How Large Companies Can Manage Right To Work Compliance Risks
19th January 2018All UK employers are required by law to complete adequate Right to Work document checks for every employee - meaning every UK employer is at risk of Home Office civil penalty for illegal employment, should they be found to have failed in their duties.
Sponsor Licence Lifecycle – What UK Employers Need to Know
19th January 2018Hiring skilled talent from overseas has become business-critical in many UK sectors, where the domestic and - until Brexit at least - EU labour market is unable to satisfy recruitment needs.
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