Travers Smith LLP is distinguished for its deep industry expertise in the financial services sector, advising leading asset management firms on a range of immigration and regulatory matters. Tim Gilbert leads the firm’s employment team, within which Ailie Murray oversees the immigration practice. Ed Mills specialises in acting for global asset management firms, Siân Keall has expertise in the immigration issues arising from corporate transactions, while Adam Wyman supports financial services and tech companies in the full breadth of business immigration matters. Katie Good and Moji Oyediran are key contacts for sponsor licence applications and compliance.
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Key clients
- Bain Capital
- Refugees at Home
- Association of British Insurers
- Uswitch
- Confused.com
- Davidson Kempner European Partners
- Groupon
- Ambassador Theatre Group
- Atomico
- Campbell Lutyens
- BigHand
- Marathon Asset Management
Work highlights
Advised Bain Capital on global mobility issues affecting senior executives working in different jurisdictions – including employment, tax, regulatory and immigration advice – as well as working on expedited visas for key business-critical roles.
Advised Groupon on business immigration matters across its global offices, including coordinating advice in eleven jurisdictions, as well as UK advice on sponsored Skilled Worker visas and right to work compliance.
Advised Ambassador Theatre Group on applying for a new immigration sponsorship licence following changes to its corporate structure, as well as assisting with Skilled Worker visas and right to work compliance.
Practice head
Tim Gilbert
Other key lawyers
Ed Mills; Sian Keall; Adam Wyman; Ailie Murray; Moji Oyediran; Katie Good