The immigration team at Farrer & Co harnesses the firm’s full-service offering to devise tailored immigration solutions for UK and global corporate clients across a wide range of sectors. The team is ‘supremely well led’ by Elena Hinchin, who leverages considerable experience advising companies, charities and educational institutions on the full suite of global mobility immigration matters. Other key practitioners in the group include Tom Hardwick, whose practice spans both personal and corporate immigration; Adam Hoefel, who advises on sponsor licence applications and compliance; Sonia Cala-Lesina, who has expertise in the Global Talent visa pathway and obtaining Exceptional Talent endorsement for leading musicians, artists and writers; and Anjana Daniel and Sarah Pullin, who advise on applications under the Points-Based system Appendix FM and applications for EU nationals.
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‘Supremely well led. Strong area knowledge and specialist insight into schools pertaining to pupils and employment aspects of immigration.’
‘Elena Hinchin is quick in response, thorough in her consideration and review, as well as reassuring in her interactions.'
'Tom Hardwick and Elena Hinchin can be reached easily when required, by phone if necessary, and are available for a consultation when time is of the essence. Very professional.'
'Very knowledgeable and goes the extra mile.'
'Elena and her team made us feel confident with our decisions and clearly explained each step in the process. The whole team was very responsive and helpful.'
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Sonia Cala-Lesina
Practice head
Elena Hinchin
Other key lawyers
Adam Hoefel; Tom Hardwick; Sonia Cala-Lesina; Sarah Pullin; Anjana Daniel