Combining ‘outstanding expertise, dedication and a genuine commitment to their clients’ the immigration group at Burness Paull LLP acts for public authorities, sports clubs, large retailers and private clients. Leading the team, the ’outstanding’ Grace McGill leverages her longstanding experience to assist with citizenship applications, contentious tribunal claims and corporate immigration matters. Jamie Kerr has a human rights and asylum law background and is noted for his capabilities in visa work, often advising sports sector clients, while family migration specialist Amna Ashraf is adept at advising on spousal visa applications. In September 2024, Olivia Mclaren joined the team, and leads the firm's US immigration sub-practice group, boosting the firm’s cross-border capabilities.
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Amna Ashraf
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Grace McGill
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Jamie Kerr; Amna Ashraf; Olivia Mclaren; Nikki Weir