Ashfords LLP‘s immigration team is highly regarded for providing comprehensive advice to clients across the healthcare, energy and charity sectors. Headed by Kirsty Cooke, the team has specialist expertise in sponsorship matters, visas eligibility changes and cross-border working arrangements. A key element of its work involves delivering tailored training sessions on immigration issues to businesses. Ellen Parker acts for individuals and families based outside the UK, guiding them through visa applications, while Laura Wonnacott further enhances the team’s capabilities, handling complex family visa applications within the marine sector.
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- The people in the immigration department at Ashfords are very well-informed and possess reliable, up-to-date knowledge of current immigration laws and procedures. The team is familiar with recent and new technology and is able to handle all aspects of online applications, uploading documents onto the UKVI website, and general navigation of the Home Office websites. There is good collaboration and communication between different members of the team.
Key clients
- Ocado Central Services Limited
- The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
- Tungsten West plc / Drakelands Restoration Limited
- The Roald Dahl Story Company Limited
- Twenty Below Music
Work highlights
Provided advice regarding right to work issues for Ocado Central Services Limited, posed by diverse workforce and high number of student/graduate employees who require skilled worker visas.
Assisted with visa eligibility for The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust.
Advised Tungsten West plc on strategic immigration requirements and support with sponsorship of the general manager.
Lawyers
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Ellen Parker
Practice head
Kirsty Cooke
Other key lawyers
Ellen Parker; Laura Wonnacott