Shakespeare Martineau LLP‘s business immigration team acts for a range of businesses across a wide range of sectors, from education and healthcare, to finance and construction. The team has a focus on providing business planning and immigration solutions for clients who rely on a skilled international workforce, and Calum Hanrahan leads the team and has extensive knowledge of the UK sponsorship system, working directly with clients to navigate immigration matters. Further work sees the team undertake immigration audits for clients to assess UKVI sponsor licence and right-to-work compliance, as well as providing immigration training sessions for HR professionals.
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Testimonials
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‘A no-nonsense and very practical approach to immigration, actions described in a simplistic way that any client would understand.’
‘Calum Hanrahan is a very personable and patient individual who demonstrates flexibility to support us getting the job done as quickly as possible.’
‘The whole advisory process was great.’
‘Calum Hanrahan is superb. He was proactive and brilliant at keeping me up to date. His knowledge in seeing this through was invaluable.’
‘Very responsive with a range of legal matters. The team is knowledgeable, and when one person may not be available, there is an alternative person who can help.’
Key clients
- Kiwa Limited
- University of Staffordshire
- Solihull College & University Centre
- Toyota Material Handling UK Limited
- Archer Hotel Capital B.V
- University College Birmingham
- Royal College of Art
- C&K Meats Limited
Work highlights
Advised one of the UK’s top-ranked art and design universities on the high-profile appointment of its new President and Vice-Chancellor.
Advised Kiwa Limited relating to UKVI sponsor licence compliance following the acquisition of other businesses in the UK.
Advised C&K Meats Limited with the recruitment of twenty key staff in the skills shortage roles of butchery operative and specialist skilled slaughter operatives.
Practice head
Calum Hanrahan