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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- ‘Very friendly, attentive and efficient.’
- ‘We have engaged Steven Bostock to advise us on several complex immigration matters, often at short notice and under a tight timeline. Steven is incredibly knowledgeable and responsive. He is credible amongst our partner group and professional services team. Steven has provided timely and comprehensive advice on various aspects of business immigration, and we would highly recommend Steven’s services.'
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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