Well regarded for ‘providing clarity on the most complex immigration issues’, the Reading-based team at Clarkslegal LLP works with a diverse roster of corporate clients, with recent engagements covering the tech, engineering, manufacturing, and charity sectors. A key port of call for a mix of individuals and corporates, Monica Atwal, who heads up the firm’s UK immigration law team, is especially noted for her experience in director-level international transfers. Regularly engaged in work concerning the tech, finance, healthcare, and engineering sectors, Ruth Karimtsenga is also recommended.
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- 'Both individuals are flexible in their availability with us and provide pragmatic advice.'
- 'Responsive, helpful, providing clarity on the most complex immigration issues.'
- 'Monica Mastropasqua and Ruth Karimatsenga have both assisted us recently with sponsorship for individuals and have provided a friendly, collaborative association coupled with speedy and knowledgeable advice.'
Key clients
- Lithia UK Limited
- Tetra Tech Inc
- Mishipay Ltd
- Alcon Plc
- FCMB Bank(UK) Limited
Work highlights
Acting for Tetra Tech Inc. on the full range of immigration matters, including global employee transfers.
Assisting Lithia UK in connection with the international transfer of members of staff to the UK, as well as providing the HR team with ongoing business immigration support nationally and advising on sponsorship issues.
Assisting longstanding fintech client, MishiPay, in connection with its activites as a sponsor, including advising on skilled worker visa applications for overseas software engineer recruits.
Practice head
Monica Atwal
Other key lawyers
Ruth Karimtsenga