Led by Sarah Harrop, the employment and immigration team at Addleshaw Goddard advises on the full range of matters, including right-to-work issues and corporate restructures and transactions. Sajida Hussain has significant experience advising organisations on sponsorship under the Points Based System, EU settlement schemes, and Brexit implications on the workforce. Another notable member of the team is Marianne Hessey, who specialises in sponsor licence applications and carrying out mock Home Office audits to ensure compliance with the immigration rules.
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Accolades

Client satisfaction: Billing & efficiency

Key clients

  • AIB Group (UK) Plc
  • AJ Bell Plc
  • Sysco GB
  • Brake Bros
  • Fresh Direct
  • Medina
  • Kent Frozen Foods
  • Cherished Care
  • Thesleff Group of Companies
  • Los Mochis Restaurant Ltd
  • Sale e Pepe of Knightsbridge Ltd

Work highlights

Assisting Cherised Care with strategic immigration matters, including responding to information requests sent by the Home Office.
Advising AIB Bank (UK) plc on the process for a sponsor licence application and assisting applicants with their Skilled Worker visa applications.
Supporting AJ Bell Plc with its migrant workforce and compliance with the immigration rules.

Lawyers

Leading associates

Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.

Sajida Hussain
Sajida Hussain
Practice head

Sarah Harrop

Other key lawyers

Sajida Hussain; Marianne Hessey