Taylor Wessing is turned to by leading tech companies and HNW individuals for its ‘deep and profound knowledge of immigration’. Operating with the firm’s employment, pensions and mobility department, the team is adept at advising on the immigration aspects of M&A transactions and TUPE transfers. The practice is led by employment expert Sean Nesbitt, while the ’very competent and experienced’ Charlie Pring handles sponsor licence applications and compliance, right to work and settlement matters. Vikki Wiberg has notable expertise in establishing family offices, assisting clients in navigating changes to the Immigration Rules.
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Testimonials
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- ‘Vikki Wiberg is an expert in her field and is a trusted and valued member of the Taylor Wessing team.'
- ‘Charlie Pring is a very competent and experienced lawyer who has built a strong team under him. It's great to interact with him and the team members.’
- 'Experienced and reputable law firm with diverse skillsets for almost every legal need.'
- 'The relationship is built on meaningful, thoughtful interactions during visa processing and daily activities. The team excels at providing updates in all areas of immigration.'
- ‘The team at Taylor Wessing is very responsive, experienced, competent and friendly when providing their services. It's a pleasure to work with them while solving complex immigration issues.’
- ‘The Taylor Wessing team is dedicated to getting it right. They listen first, understand, and then offer advice. I always feel listened to and that they really understand, and care about, our business, team and success.’
Key clients
- Burger King UK Limited
- Enterprise Mobility
- Company 3
- Nuclera
- TodayTix Limited
- Sofina Foods
- Sonangol Offshore Services
- HiBob (UK) Limited
- Encirc
- Stephens
- Orona
- Curileum Discovery
Work highlights
Advise Enterprise, an international vehicle hire company with branches across the USA and Europe, for many years on complex immigration matters and compliance with its suppliers and contract partners' broader duties.
Advise HiBob, an Israeli-based HR platform, in its strategic hiring of new UK technical and specialist staff and transfer of staff to the UK from its Israeli headquarters.
Advise Encirc, a company delivering glass container design, manufacturing, bottling and logistics solutions, on its business immigration needs for more than a decade, including in connection with its acquisition by Vidrala.
Practice head
Sean Nesbitt
Other key lawyers
Charlie Pring; Vikki Wiberg