Business Immigration: Shaping New Law into Solution-Focused Answers for Your Clients

Chair's Introduction

Business Immigration: Shaping new law into solution-focused answers for your clients

Chaired by: Ben Sheldrick of Magrath Sheldrick

Ben is "lauded for his technical expertise" and "commercial understanding of global mobility." He is co-editor of the "Corporate Immigration Review".

Innovators and start-ups

How do you control - and overcome - difficulties with Innovators and start-ups, including credibility assessment and endorsement criteria?

Answered by: Kimia Sepahzad of Stephenson Harwood

Kimia "achieves sensational results and is actively advising innovators and start-ups on their options." "She is imaginative, dynamic, incisive and persuasive."

UKVI Audits

How do you rescue the situation for clients - practically and technically - when faced by a UKVI audit?

Answered by: Marcia Longdon of Kingsley Napely

Marcia is "a star of business immigration, held in the highest esteem for her expertise." She is a popular commentator, appearing in the press and on TV/Radio.

Global mobility

What are the trends in global mobility, including cross-border workers, the potential pitfalls of remote working and the implications of the Immigration Rules?

Answered by: Yuichi Sekine of Bird & Bird

Yuichi has a stunning reputation for business immigration and a real gift for providing straightforward, user-friendly advice on complicated problems.

Complicated structures

What are the options for asset rich, income poor people looking to move to the UK?

Answered by: James Perrott of Mayer Brown

James is "an encyclopedia on immigration - truly experienced - a go-to person." He worked with the UK Government on the development of law and policy.

Frontier Workers

How do you steer clients through the Frontier Workers Scheme and other possibilities for EU nationals to continue to work in the UK?

Answered by: Satinder Gill of Five Paper

Satinder is "truly an expert in business immigration – practical, positive and with ground-breaking knowledge." "He's ready with an answer for everything."

Challenges

How far can you push the court when challenging a decision to revoke a sponsor licence?

What counts and what will make a difference?

Answered by: Lisa Giovannetti QC of 39 Essex Chambers

Lisa is "incredible - the Godmother of immigration and the go-to person for government-related work." She regularly appears before the Supreme Court.