The immigration team at Sydney Mitchell LLP represents clients in significant matters throughout the immigration space. With an established practice in private fee-paying immigration matters, often handling personal and human rights-based cases, the practice has developed a strong corporate offering, dealing with several sponsorship licence applications and skilled worker applications. The team is led by André Minnaar, who brings vast experience in immigration and asylum work, often resolving complicated UK immigration, asylum, and nationality problems. Further support is offered by Melissa Southall, who provides extensive personal immigration advice to clients ranging from spouse visas and applications for children to European applications for citizenship.
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‘Throughout all of my dealings with the immigration department at Sydney Mitchell, they have always been very professional. A particular mention goes to André Minnaar, who has always gone above and beyond to reassure me and keep me up to date.’
‘André Minnaar has always given a very personal and professional service. He is an expert in his field.’
‘Sydney Mitchell has always worked together efficiently and brilliantly as a team. Everything from start to finish has been flawless, no stress and very clear.’
‘Friendly, professional and good value for money.’
‘They are extremely professional and they give the appropriate support and guidance.’
‘They are on time with all the services, really professional, and the attention to my case was absolutely phenomenal.’
Work highlights
Applied successfully for entry clearance in accordance with the de facto adopted child rules, although the child in question was not yet adopted by the single mother parent, as a result of Indonesian Law not allowing a single parent over 40 to adopt.
Successfully applied for a sponsorship licence allowing the employment of a foreign worker working in the digital asset (crypto) industry.
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Practice head
André Minnaar
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Melissa Southall