Drawing praise from clients for its 'deep legal expertise and an agile, client-centric approach', Sterling Law is a boutique practice advising on a full range of personal and corporate immigration matters. The team supports clients across multiple sectors, with particular strength in Sponsor Licence applications, compliance and Skilled Worker visas. Key members of the practice include Ruslan Kosarenko, Yuriy Lysenko and Edward Meade.
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Testimonials
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- ‘The individuals at Sterling Law stand out for being not only knowledgeable but also very approachable and supportive. They take the time to understand your situation and explain complex legal issues in simple terms, which really builds trust.'
- ‘Sterling Law’s immigration business team demonstrates a rare combination of deep legal expertise and an agile, client-centric approach. What truly sets them apart is their ability to deliver consistently excellent results under time-sensitive and often high-stakes conditions. The team is highly collaborative and responsive, with a clear focus on solutions rather than bureaucracy. Their understanding of complex immigration pathways — particularly for entrepreneurs, investors, and highly skilled professionals — is outstanding. I also value the firm’s transparent billing structure and use of modern communication tools, which enhance accessibility and efficiency. Compared to other firms, their adaptability and strategic mindset make a meaningful difference.’
- ‘Sterling Law is a team that’s easy and comfortable to work with. They respond quickly, explain everything clearly, and help find the best solutions for your business. What makes them different is that they think not just about paperwork, but also about strategy, which is especially helpful for entrepreneurs and startups.'
- ‘The team is great, very responsive, they explained everything to me, and did everything on time. The billing options were clearly explained, and I can tell they have lots of experience on my matter. They are very good in explaining everything to people who are not familiar with law terminology, and that's very important.’
- ‘I value that they were very patient with me and always on top of my application. They had to explain the regulations to me more than once, as I was getting confused with the application requirements, so we revisited issues multiple times. They were very patient and explained clearly what someone needs to know, being transparent about all options and exceptions. They also completed everything before the deadlines, so there was no stress around my application. They were highly collaborative, and we achieved successful results.’
Key clients
- Ihar Marozau
- Daniel Arstal
- Kathrin Radtke
- Ilona Zolotarevich
- Mykhailo Vovk
- Pavlo Piruh
- Nematello Ayubov
- Oleksandr Ivanchenko
- Antonina Garanina
- Arish Global Services LTD
- DA VINCI CAPITAL MANAGEMENT UK LIMITED
- Gulchekhra Ikromkhonova; Shukhratjon Junashov
Practice head
Ruslan Kosarenko; Yuriy Lysenko; Michael Iatsukha
Other key lawyers
Edward Meade
