With particular expertise advising overseas law firms, the immigration group at Fox Williams LLP provides ‘clear and commercial advice with the ability to assess risk level’ to companies, institutions, individuals and families. The group specialises in strategic immigration advice on issues including sponsorship compliance, immigration aspects of corporate transactions and TUPE, and Global Mobility routes. Practice head Sacha Schoenfeld has expertise in all aspects of UK business immigration and nationality law, and Yawar Abbas is also a key contact for corporate immigration.
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‘Accessible, responsive and personable with a good understanding of our business and approach to people management.’
‘Clear and commercial advice with the ability to assess risk level.’
‘Irrespective of the position of the team member you were dealing with, whether associate or partner, the experience and knowledge of their area clearly came across. ’
‘We worked with Yawar Abbas in particular and found him to be very helpful and knowledgeable, providing clear and detailed guidance at every stage of the process.’
Key clients
- Vorys Sater Seymour & Pease LLP
- Hannaford Turner
- Crown Agents Bank
- Wilson Sonsini
- Aldermore Bank PLC
- Hausfeld LLP
Work highlights
Advised Vorys Sater Seymour and Pease in connection with staffing its first overseas and London office, including securing the relevant work authorisation to enable a Partner to relocate to the UK and start the Firm’s first international office
Advising Wilson Sonsini on all aspects of UK immigration, including those arising for partners and associates. Also working regularly with the firm’s HR team as well as senior management on international strategy as well as assignments and transfers.
Advised Aldermore right to work matters where the Home Office provided a verification which did not appear to match the ID documents provided by the individual.
Practice head
Sacha Schoenfeld
Other key lawyers
Yawar Abbas