Ward Hadaway LLP advises on the full spectrum of immigration matters, including workforce planning and the recruitment and retention of non-UK national employees. The team provides vital support to corporates seeking sponsor licences under the Skilled Worker, Global Business Mobility, and Temporary visa routes. Team head Flora Mewies is well-regarded for her wide-ranging expertise spanning business and personal immigration. Noted for her ‘incredible wealth of knowledge’, Laura Darnley adds strength at the intersection of immigration and employment law.
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Testimonials
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- ‘Immigration advice from Ward Hadaway has been excellent.'
- ‘Laura Darnley has provided excellent support to us. She has an incredible wealth of knowledge on immigration and has proven her ability to deliver advice with a pragmatic and accessible, client-centred approach.’
- ‘The immigration team are quick to respond with factual and helpful answers.'
- ‘I work mostly with Flora Mewies. Her approach is constructive and refreshing. She always makes me feel that she is part of our team.'
- ‘This team is very responsive and anticipates how it can help existing clients and those in the greater ecosystem.'
- ‘I work with Laura Darnley, Partner in the Employment team with a specific focus on visas for overseas staff. Laura is wonderful to work with - responsive, anticipates needs, and is a very good networker.'
Key clients
- SHG Care Villages
- RATP Group
- Luxfer Gas Cylinders Limited
- Yorkshire Building Society
- Springfield Home Care Services
- Leighton Corporation Limited
- dnata
- Müller
- Castlefield Gallery
- New Prospects Association Limited
- Boccard UK Limited
Lawyers
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Practice head
Flora Mewies
Other key lawyers
Laura Darnley; Alan Kennedy