Eversheds Sutherland (International) LLP is active for national and international clients on employment and immigration matters, and has particular expertise in the education sector. The department is a key name for numerous prominent clients in higher education, and covers visa applications, compliance matters, and training. ‘Stand-out lawyer’ Nerys Ireland leads the team alongside Francesca Smith and Fiona Otter. Ireland works between Cardiff and Birmingham as part of the firm’s wider education offering, and has supplementary employment expertise. Smith has particular strength in the skilled worker and student visa route, and is experienced in advising on compliance audits.
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- ‘Francesca Smith is incredibly helpful - always willing to go the extra mile to help. The extent the team goes to in order to make sure their clients are at ease is satisfying to see. We as a company have a lot of trust and faith in Eversheds Sutherland.’
- ‘The Eversheds Immigration team have an impressive and in-depth knowledge of the practice area, together with extensive experience of guiding clients through the various and often complex processes. Their no-nonsense and pragmatic approach provides clients with confidence and reassurance.’
Key clients
- University College London
- University of Bristol
Work highlights
Played an instrumental role in overhauling University College London’s immigration compliance framework, with the aim of the university transitioning from an outsourced model to an in-house compliance function.
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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
Nerys Ireland; Francesca Smith; Fiona Otter