The immigration team at Mishcon de Reya LLP combines ‘technical excellence and a pragmatic and forward-thinking approach’ to advise businesses in the financial, creative, media and tech sectors on the full breadth of immigration matters. The team is particularly well-equipped to advise on US immigration needs, with ’highly experienced’ practice head Steven Bostock being dual qualified in the US and UK. Other key names in the large team include Maria Patsalos, who advises on all UK visa application types, with a notable sports sector clientele that includes leading football clubs; Hannah Barnett, who supports employees and employers on sponsor licence applications and compliance; Neil Shanghavi, who was promoted to partner in 2024 and ‘stands out for his proactivity, trusted advice and orderly management’ of matters within the financial servicers sector; and Kamal Rahman, who advises UHNW and HNW clients on applications outside of the Immigration Rules. Promoted to partner in April 2025, David Deane also comes recommended, as does Mattey Avgustinov.
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‘What makes the practice unique is their proactivity, scenario planning, and anticipation of issues that might arise. This was especially helpful during my entire process, starting from my Tier 2 General all the way to my naturalization. This was critical in helping me navigate several job changes as well as changes in rules during this period. In addition, Mishcon acts as a well-functioning team, supporting me with the right resources at the right time -- all while maintaining good cohesion in knowledge of my situation.’
‘Neil Shanghavi stands out for his proactivity, trusted advice, and orderly management of my case. Above all, he has a deep ownership of the case and care for his clients, which was demonstrated across the years we worked together.'
'Mattey Avgustinov's advice was always on point, he managed the process efficiently, and he demonstrated great communication.’
‘They have technical excellence and a pragmatic and forward-thinking approach to dealing with complex, technical matters.’
‘Steven Bostock, David Deane and Neil Shanghavi are all excellent technical advisers with a practical and user-friendly approach to dealing with complex client matters.’
‘Steven Bostock is highly experienced and has a strong understanding of current rules and procedures. If we have an immigration query, we know that Steven will consistently provide clear and detailed guidance on how to navigate often complex immigration rules. Steven is diligent and has directly advised some of our partners. We are confident that Steven can effectively communicate immigration laws in a way that our lawyers and staff can understand. We are very impressed with Steven’s abilities and have recommended Steven’s services to several clients.’
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Kamal Rahman; Maria Patsalos; Hannah Barnett; Neil Shanghavi; David Deane; Jessica Good; Elnara Ismagilova; Becca Hird; Mattey Avgustinov; Kateryna Pesonen; Lydia Stephenson-Slater; Jalil Seyidov; Spencer Bienvenue; Catherine Lloyd; Lucy Humphreys