Trademark Disputes
United Kingdom
29 August 2025
Spearheaded by the Washington DC-based Shannon Donnelly, the London immigration team at Morgan, Lewis & Bockius UK LLP is ‘very knowledgeable’ on immigration issues arising from corporate transactions or reorganisations, as well as supporting media and entertainment clients on a wide range of visa applications. The ’fantastic’ Jennifer Connolly has extensive expertise in sponsor licence matters and advises an impressive clientele of start-ups and multinational corporations. Yvette Allen advises on the full spectrum of business immigration law, coming recommended for her sectoral expertise in the sports, financial services and media and entertainment industries. Matthew Howse heads the firm’s labour and employment practice, handling employment-related immigration matters.
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Testimonials
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‘Responsive, flexible, with a breadth of practice and alignment with clients' business practice and goals.’
‘Jennifer Connolly and Yvette Allen: longstanding, trusted partners to our businesses.'
‘The team I work with is diverse, and is very sensitive to personal worries and concerns, whilst also ensuring all legal bases are covered.’
‘Jennifer Connelly is fantastic to work with. Straightforward, gives clear guidance, fair, and also just a delightful person to work with.’
‘Very knowledgeable. Ability to support in a variety of ways: written, town hall, individual calls.’
‘Yvette Allen has been super flexible, helpful, and ensures that complex legislation and changes are communicated to all in understandable language.’
Key clients
- Cameron Mackintosh Ltd
- Royal Hospital for Neuro-Disability
- Proofpoint
- Virgin Atlantic Airways Limited
- Nick Grace Management Limited
- Maiden Factor
- PSP Investments
Work highlights
Advised Cameron Mackintosh Ltd for over 13 years, securing work visas for the West End productions of “Hamilton”, "Les Misérables", "The Phantom of the Opera", "Miss Saigon", "Mary Poppins", "Hair", "Oliver!" and “Old Friends”.
Advised the Royal Hospital for Neuro-Disability for many years, securing work visas for nurses and healthcare workers and supporting the hospital with its compliance obligations as a sponsor.
Practice head
Matthew Howse; Shannon Donnelly; Jennifer Connolly
Other key lawyers
Yvette Allen