Stevens & Bolton LLP is highly proficient in skilled worker applications, sponsor license issues, and TUPE transfers. Kerry Garcia oversees the practice and is knowledgeable of employment matters surrounding immigration, including staff transfers following business acquisitions. Jackie Penlington is well-versed in leave-to-remain matters, while Nyasha Gardner handles Home Office audit compliance issues.
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Testimonials
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- 'Their approach is very customer-focused, giving personal support with exceptional listening skills to understand requirements.'
- 'The team is both pragmatic and highly responsive when unexpected problems arise.'
- 'Jackie Penlington is very supportive and brings clarity to the most turgid corners of immigration law. Options are laid out very clearly, and questions answered promptly and directly. Her deep experience results in a calm, personal approach which enables progress to be made quickly towards agreed objectives without fuss or drama.'
- 'Nyasha Gardner has proved stellar in dealing with an urgent situation which arose.'
- 'I appreciate the team's quick responsiveness and deep knowledge.'
- 'They are extremely professional, and are very strong on immigration law and employment law.'
Key clients
- Asahi UK Limited
- Asahi Europe & International Limited
- BMI Group Holdings UK Limited
- BMI Group UK Ltd
- BMI Group Manufacturing UK Ltd
- Papa John’s (GB) Limited
- PJ Corp Stores Ltd
- Sony Music Publishing UK Ltd
- Sentinel Performance Solutions Ltd
- Wanner International Ltd
- Collins River Enterprises Limited (Thames Clippers)
- Sonardyne International Limited
Work highlights
Acted for BMI on all of its UK immigration applications, including advising on the business visitor route.
Advised Sony Music Publishing UK Limited in relation to its UK immigration matters, including Skilled Worker applications.
Lawyers
Leading partners
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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
Kerry Garcia
Other key lawyers
Jackie Penlington; Nyasha Gardner