Morton Fraser MacRoberts is frequently sought out by corporate clients for assistance with relocating key staff to the UK, showcasing notable expertise in business immigration matters such as compliance, suspensions, and sponsor license applications. The firm also handles personal immigration matters for private clients. The team is led by Stuart McWilliams, who advises on Skilled Worker compliance issues and visa applications for partners of British nationals under Appendix FM. Additionally, Nadia Watson offers expertise to EU nationals seeking to secure their long-term status in the UK and also assists spouses of high-net-worth individuals.
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‘Prompt response, always willing to assist with any issues, and provide very clear and concise information. They always make us feel that we are their priority client.’
‘All of the team members are great and are always on hand to assist and willing to go the extra mile. Stuart McWilliams is always on hand to provide support, which is always detailed and clear so we can support our clients.’
‘Prompt turnaround of advice. Always manage my expectations. An email is always acknowledged so you know the response is being worked on.’
‘We are extremely satisfied with their service. They are very professional and very quick in dealing with queries, and we feel we have built a good relationship with them. ’
‘Stuart McWilliams is very good at explaining the guidance and ensuring that we operate under the guidelines of the UKVI. Stuart is obviously exceptionally knowledgeable and good at relaying guidelines in a way which is easy to interpret.’
'They have been extremely reliable and responsive over the time we have used them.’
‘Stuart McWilliams has been excellent at keeping us informed and managing the changes required. He has kept us carefully informed of the changes we needed to make for example to our sponsor licence and his knowledge has saved us money on a couple of occasions.’
‘Stuart McWilliams is exceptionally knowledgeable, reassuring and informative. The level of professionalism is outstanding.’
Key clients
- Skyscanner Limited
- Altair Global Services
- Axis Productions
- Pryor Cashman
- Dukosi Limited
- Startline Motor Finance
- PinPoint Media
- GLO Europe
- Jas Forwarding (UK) Ltd
- Red Rock Power Ltd
Work highlights
- Acted for Skyscanner in relation to all UK visa applications for skilled staff, and advising on sponsor compliance practice.
- Acting on behalf of a global relocation industry client, to handle all visa applications for a large global satellite manufacturing firm.
- Advising a US law firm, on behalf of their client, in relation to sponsor compliance matters for staff being seconded to a 3rd party.
Lawyers
Leading partners
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Leading associates
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Nadia Watson
Practice head
Stuart McWilliams
Other key lawyers
Nadia Watson; Averil Trimble