Leveraging its network of offices across the UK, US and Singapore, Magrath Sheldrick LLP is distinguished for its specialist business immigration offering, spanning global mobility and migration legal services for international businesses, particularly within the financial services sector. At the helm, practice head and managing partner Ben Sheldrick advises major financial services players on the full gamut of business immigration matters, as well as assisting their HR and international assignment departments in implementing compliance and right-to-work policies. Anita Ofis’s practice centres upon sponsor licence management and compliance, while Joanne Taylor is well-regarded for handling complex corporate immigration cases. Antonia Grant heads the global team and specialises in Asia Pacific immigration matters.
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‘By far, Magrath Sheldrick LLP has the greatest understanding of our needs, key stakeholders and the challenges we face. They have been our UK immigration provider for over 25 years, so they have very strong institutional knowledge.’
‘Anita Ofis runs a spectacularly dedicated team; they always go the extra mile and really work in partnership with our employees and the HR function.’
‘The team works well together and it is clear that all members are up to date on cases so that there is coverage in times of absence. All of the team are extremely knowledgeable and are able to provide up-to-date, relevant advice.’
‘Easy to work with and responsive.’
- 'Professional and friendly team with clear and precise advice and always on hand to assist with ad hoc advice in a timely manner, particularly if it is urgent.'
- 'Clear advice and explanations, translating legislation into everyday language.'
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Practice head
Ben Sheldrick
Other key lawyers
Joanne Taylor; Anita Ofis; Antonia Grant; Chris Magrath