Harrison Clark Rickerbys‘ employment and immigration team represents a wide-ranging client base, operating across numerous  sectors including the education, charities, technology, and healthcare spaces, as well as assisting private individuals. The team has a particular strength in handling the recruitment of non-UK nationals, often working with those who require sponsorship. Other work handled by the firm involves compliance issues and dealing with the Home Office and related sponsorship duties. The team is led by Lynne Adams and Michael Stokes, who bring a wealth of employment and immigration experience to the practice.
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  • ‘They are very transparent and seem to have a very experienced team of solicitors.’

  • ‘I highly value how knowledgeable they are in their field. The lead solicitor tending to my case has proven multiple times to be a very capable lawyer, able to identify key elements in my case and provide clear plans of action every step of the way.’

  • ‘Having worked with many solicitors in the past, I found HCR's personal and caring approach to be unique and places them above the rest.' 

  • 'When dealing with matters like immigration and visas, the process can get quite stressful. HCR were there every step of the way, ensuring we were kept up to date on any progress, and helping us to plan for any next steps.’

  • ‘The team was very knowledgeable and responsive.’

  • ‘Lynne Adams provided exceptional support, helping me understand the whole process.’

Key clients

  • Mizuno Corporation (UK)
  • Capital Care Group Limited
  • NDT Consultants Limited
  • Enviro Technology Services Limited

Work highlights

Advised Mizuno Corporation (UK) on the business immigration implications of an internal restructure of the Mizuno group.
Advised NDT Consultants Limited on how to remedy an error made by the Home Office which resulted in a sponsored employee’s Skilled Worker visa and his wife’s Dependant visa being rejected.
Advised an Australian national on her ability to remain in the UK following the expiry of her previous permission under the Ancestry Rules.

Practice head

Lynne Adams; Michael Stokes