CMS supports clients in a wide range of immigration mandates, from sponsor licensing applications to advising on the prevention of illegal working. The practice is led from Scotland by Alison Woods, who regularly works with clients from the tech, life sciences, and energy sectors. Matt Leon specialises in advising clients from the financial services sector, while Rowan Alexander is sought out for his expertise on sponsorship and right to work issues.
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Testimonials
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- Matt Leon is an exceptionally knowledgeable and responsive team member, and he is a pleasure to work with.
- I specifically use CMS in relation to support with immigration and visa sponsorship matters. This is ad-hoc work, but the team is always very responsive and extremely knowledgeable in this area. Whenever we have general queries or specific urgent issues, the team is on hand to lend their support.
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.
Practice head
Alison Woods
Other key lawyers
Matt Leon; Rowan Alexander