The immigration team at Withers LLP is ‘very well renowned in the field’, particularly for overturning Home Office refusals and handling discretionary applications outside the Immigration Rules. The ’incredible’ Nicolette Bostock spearheads the practice, advising family offices, multinational organisations and retail brands on sponsorship and compliance issues. Felicity Woof has a wide-ranging practice that spans right-to-work matters, the prevention of illegal working and preparing corporate clients for Home Office audits. Beth Hadden joined the team in October 2024 from Laura Devine Immigration, bringing experience across the full spectrum of UK immigration and nationality law. Former head of immigration Tracy Evlogidis departed the firm in October 2024.
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‘The team is very well renowned in the field.'
‘Nicolette Bostock is excellent. Incredible lawyer. Kind, generous and really thinks outside the box.’
‘Excellent team, delivering strategic and timely advice to clients. Not a bulk bracket service: it is highly personalised and tailored advice.'
‘Nicolette Bostock: highly personable with oodles of common sense and able to ‘read the room’. She can devise a workable strategy for the client, providing a high-quality solution.'
'Lawyers at Withers are of exceptional calibre and skill. Their expertise, client-centric approach, and impressive track record distinguish them.'
'Nicolette Bostick is excellent - a true leader in the field.'
Lawyers
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Practice head
Nicolette Bostock
Other key lawyers
Felicity Woof; Beth Hadden