CMS' team, led by Alison Woods and Richard Brown, offers extensive business immigration support to a range of blue-chip clients in the energy, technology and financial service industries. Matt Leon is equipped to handle a broad range of immigration matters, ranging from staff training and visa application support to financial audits and the correction of sponsorship issues.
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Testimonials
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- 'We use the firm as they are a reputable firm on all things immigration.'
- 'The team is immediately responsive, offering time to talk through the case. If our main point of contact is absent from the business, another partner is always ready to offer advice and assistance.'
‘I mainly deal with Matt Leon, on immigration matters concerning our business. Matt is very knowledgeable, professional and pragmatic. What I find the most helpful about the team is their responsiveness.'
- 'Matt Leon provides practical advice about how to deal with the UK Visa & Immigration Service and the application fields in the portal. Sometimes the jargon or terminology is unclear and Matt supports us with that too.'
- 'The team are always very friendly and any question, however basic, the team are always happy to support with.’
Key clients
- Veja UK Limited
- Ithaca Energy plc
- Thor Equities
Work highlights
Advised Veja UK Ltd on various immigration matters in relation to Veja UK’s first UK store opening in London in May 2024.
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; Richard Brown
Other key lawyers
Matt Leon