Praised for their ‘attention to detail, availability, willingness to help, and excellent communication’, Freeths LLP’s corporate immigration team advises multinationals, startups, and high-net-worth clients across the full spectrum of business immigration matters. Led by Emma Brooksbank, the practice is particularly active in the education sector and maintains a well-established Sponsor Licence offering. The group also supports clients with compliance, Home Office audits, preventing illegal working, challenging civil penalties, and wider immigration strategy. ’Incredibly responsive and very clear in her advice’, Shradha Virji is also recommended.
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‘The people and their expert knowledge. Collaboration, constantly keeping customers informed and guiding them through the whole process. Very professional.’
‘The individuals worked with are very personable and nothing is too much trouble. They are always happy to talk through and guide on every step.’
- 'The team at Freeths took the time to get to know our business, our industry, and the team members in the company that they interact with.'
- 'Attention to detail, availability, willingness to help, and excellent communication.'
- 'The team is incredibly knowledgeable and very proactive in communicating changes as they arise.'
- 'Shradha Virji is incredibly responsive and very clear in her advice.'
Key clients
- University of Leeds
- Nijjar Property Limited
- EFAB Industrial Solutions Ltd
- Optimo Limited
- Mentaur Limited
- London Paramount Care Limited
- DPD Group Limited
- Ardmore Construction Limited
- Colosseum Dental Ltd
- Celsa Manufacturing Uk Ltd
Work highlights
Advised the University of Leeds and play an integral role in their international office and human resources department by providing immigration advice and support to their international staff.
Undertook a complex business and licence restructure for Optimo Care Group Limited, a provider of specialist care services.
Provided specialist advice on all immigration matters for logistics company, DPD UK Ltd.
Practice head
Emma Brooksbank
Other key lawyers
Shradha Virji