The ‘market-leading’ immigration practice at Laura Devine Immigration leverages its deep bench of experts to handle the full spectrum of immigration matters, from advising on discretionary applications to supporting clients with sponsor license compliance. The firm was established by Laura Devine, who holds dual qualifications in both the UK and the US, while the UK immigration practice is led by Sophie Barrett-Brown, a highly respected figure known for her influential contributions to policy development within the sector. Other members of the group include Natasha Chell, who brings ’excellent commercial awareness’ to sponsorship, sponsor licence and compliance matters; Matthew Wills, turned to by education, entertainment and tech sector clients for advice on their UK immigration requirements; Francesca Sciberras, who advises on EU free movement law and the Withdrawal Agreement; and Zeena Luchowa, who is considered ‘a real star’, handling a range of complex business immigration matters. Working between the New York and London offices, Christi Hufford Jackson is well-positioned to advise clients on US-based immigration matters, notably consular-based cases.
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Testimonials

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  • ‘The team is highly experienced and responsive. They are my first port of call for all UK immigration matters.’

  • ‘Natasha Chell: she is fantastic and clients adore working with her.’

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Practice head

Laura Devine; Sophie Barrett-Brown

Other key lawyers

Natasha Chell; Christi Hufford Jackson; Matthew Wills; Zeena Luchowa; Sam Ingham; Brian Naumann; James Clark; Ludovica Bello; Amy Booth