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The corporate immigration office at McDermott Will & Emery LLP is well-equipped to advise on visas for business hires and transfers, I-9 compliance programs, government audits, corporate immigration policies and the immigration aspects of M&A transactions. The group is also supported by the firm’s private client practice in advising HNW families on private immigration matters. Outside of its core practice, the team also works with actors, dancers and other creatives seeking to work in the US. Joan-Elisse Carpentier is responsible for leading the team out of the New York office, with specialist knowledge in the representation of HNWIs and families on cross-border immigration and expatriation issues. Paul Hughes sits in the Washington DC office and is highly regarded for his work in Supreme Court and appellate immigration litigation.
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  • ‘The team knows immigration law and how to apply it to every unique situation. They are there worldwide to help when something unexpected happens. The coordination is exemplary.’

  • ‘Fast response to questions, continuous updating on issues that can take months to resolve. Suggestions to make the process run more smoothly.’

  • 'This law firm stands out in labor & employment and immigration due to its ability to provide integrated, business-focused legal solutions that help us navigate complex workforce challenges.'

  • 'Joan-Elisse Carpentier and her team exemplify professionalism, expertise, and an unwavering commitment to client service. Their deep knowledge, strategic approach, and responsiveness set them apart, ensuring that complex matters are handled with efficiency and care.'

  • 'Their responsiveness to questions and concerns, coupled with their ability to solve situations, is outstanding.'

Key clients

  • Enstar
  • Espuña
  • GMS Management Solutions
  • NationsBest
  • tesa tape
  • Volunteer Lawyers for The Arts
  • Wildlife Conservation Society
  • Estrella Santos-Zacaria
  • U.S. Chamber of Commerce
  • National Association of Manufacturers

Work highlights

  • Assisted GMS Solutions with the move of its executives and professionals around the world using L visas, and a Blanket L arrangement.
  • Representing Estrella Santos-Zacaria, who seeks relief from deportation on account of her gender identity.
  • Assisted a scientist with obtaining an O1 extraordinary ability visa to come to the US to develop a new technique to detect serious illnesses through the eye.

Lawyers

Practice head

Joan-Elisse Carpentier

Other key lawyers

Paul Hughes