With a broad footprint spanning London, Chelmsford, and Sevenoaks, Birketts LLP‘s broad caseload encompasses sponsor licensing issues, skilled worker visas, and the prevention of illegal working. Sacha Wooldridge oversees the practice and has more than a decade of experience in UK inbound immigration; she is also a key port of call for corporate organisations on compliance obligations. Other key members of the team include Krishma Bathia, Sara-Michelle Colvin, and Denise Osterwald.
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Testimonials
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- ‘They are willing to go into details, and they are customer focused.'
‘Sacha Wooldridge is friendly, practical, and transparent. She has introduced me to her colleagues who were equally customer friendly.'
'Sacha Wooldridge has encyclopaedic knowledge of the immigration rules, with a particular emphasis on business and private clients. She is practical, forward thinking, and has a strategic brain. She has both a professional and amiable manner with lay and professional clients alike. Overall, she is an outstanding lawyer and one who is an absolute pleasure to work with.'
‘The team is knowledgeable and friendly.'
‘Birketts strives to provide excellence in service. They are honest, clear, and capable of forward thinking, advising clients not only about current requirements, but future ones that should be considered for decision-making.’
Key clients
- Eva Hospitality Ltd
- MM Flowers
- Ezoic
- Frontier Developments Plc
- Arena Racing/Northern Races
Work highlights
Advised the Church of England on its sponsor licences.
Advised on the renewal of 67 skilled worker visa applications.
Advised musical teaching staff members on their global talent visas.
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Practice head
Sacha Wooldridge
Other key lawyers
Krishma Bathia; Sara-Michelle Colvin; Denise Osterwald