The ‘exceptional’ immigration team at Payne Hicks Beach LLP has a robust reputation for advising UHNW and HNW individuals, as well as businesses across the not-for-profit, financial services and fashion industries. Key specialisms include the Global Talent and skilled worker visa pathways, as well as advising businesses following sponsor licence revocations. Practice head Kathryn Bradbury is considered a ’fierce advocate’, leveraging a strong appeals and judicial review practice, while the ‘standout’ Matt Ingham handles the full spectrum of immigration law matters. Alexandra Lane advises on discretionary applications for corporate clients, while Navka Raja specialises in sponsor licence, skilled worker and expansion worker applications. Sheroy Zaq and Gintare Plistkovaite are other names to note.
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‘The immigration team at Payne Hicks Beach was exceptional not only in their legal skill, but in their understanding of the long-term professional implications of my case.'
‘Kathryn Bradbury: Her leadership ensured that the legal approach considered both personal injustice and future professional impact. She was able to make a solid strategy for each obstacle and refusal we faced while dealing with the Home Office. I truly felt appreciated.'
- 'Sheroy Zaq started from scratch and built very well-organised, strategic and outstanding arguments. His attention to cultural context and precise language helped frame my case not just as a personal issue but as a matter of professional fairness and future contribution to the UK.'
- 'A leading immigration firm dealing with high-net-worth individuals in the most complex of cases involving all aspects of immigration. They have particular expertise in complex human rights and asylum cases where there are political implications.'
- 'Matt Ingham is the standout partner. One of the very best in the business, dealing with some of the most difficult and sensitive cases.'
- 'Kathryn Bradbury is a fierce advocate for her clients.'
Work highlights
Advised a UK bank in connection with its sponsor licence and skilled worker visas.
Advising a US film production company with establishing an office in the UK.
Advised a UHNW Middle Eastern entrepreneur and family in connection with an innovator and subsequent sponsor licence and skilled worker visas.
Lawyers
Leading partners
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Leading associates
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Gintare Plistkovaite
Practice head
Kathryn Bradbury
Other key lawyers
Matt Ingham; Sheroy Zaq; Gintare Plistkovaite; Alexandra Lane; Navka Raja; William Craig Cohen