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Our business immigration team offer a tailored and holistic approach to achieving solutions for our clients. Whether you’re from the UK or non-EEA, we make sure our clients are set up to be commercially active in the UK.  Our work is rated by the independent directories as number one in this practice area, a position for which we have held for many years. 

Immigration law is constantly changing in line with political and economic factors, and we are always at the forefront of new changes through our contribution to Home Office debate and involvement with the Immigration Law Practitioners’ Association. 

For more information, visit https://bateswells.co.uk/services/immigration/business-immigration/



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Immigration: Business - UK-wide

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What the Team is Known For

Bates Wells has a wealth of experience providing bespoke solutions for the full range of business immigration matters, including Frontier Worker permit matters, Government Authorised Exchange visa applications and Brexit-related issues. The firm continues to advise multinational corporations and well-known domestic businesses, as well as charities and other non-profit organisations. It also works for senior employees on their immigration matters.

Strengths

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The advise is accurate, comprehensive and timely. The depth and breadth of their team is very strong. They are always able to answer the questions posed to them.

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The team are very responsive and there is a high level of support provided.

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Bates Wells offer pragmatic and expert advice on our matters, which typically involve complex issues.

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Notable Practitioners

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Chetal Patel
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Chetal Patel
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Chetal Patel has a strong reputation in the market for her work in the charity and not-for-profit sector. She also acts for large domestic and international companies in need of assistance with visa sponsorship matters.

She will provide responses to technical and complex queries.

Chetal always provides guidance to us with a calm, solution-focused approach to all matters raised, which takes into account our own risk tolerance and individual business needs.

It's always great working with Chetal.

Chetal is amazing and so knowledgeable

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Aisha Choudhry
Aisha Choudhry
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Aisha Choudhry is a senior associate who advises clients from the creative and faith-based sectors, as well having specialist knowledge of the UK Expansion Worker visa category.

She is great and really helped us with immigration issues.

Aisha is always there with a very professional and commercially aware can-do attitude, providing clear and concise advice in a complex environment.

Aisha is very approachable and knowledgeable.

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Gill McKearney
Gill McKearney
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Gill McKearney has extensive expertise in all aspects of business immigration, including assisting with work visas, business visitors, compliance advice and strategy, European applications and right to work checks. Clients range in scale from individual entrepreneurs to large multinational corporations.

I find Gillian extremely helpful; she always responds to questions quickly and nothing is too much. I couldn't ask for a better associate to support our immigration needs.

Gillian is a pleasure to work with and is always extremely helpful. We feel confident in her abilities and knowledge.

Gillian is always responsive and helpful; the advice provided is clear and actionable.

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Smruti Jeyanandhan
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Smruti Jeyanandhan is a senior associate who advises on business immigration law in the charity, technology and investment sectors. She also delivers immigration training to corporate clients.

Smruti is a friendly and approachable lawyer who makes people feel comfortable and confident.

She is very helpful and responsive.

Smruti is a great support. She is clear, concise and available.

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Chetal Patel
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Chetal Patel
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Aisha Choudhry
Aisha Choudhry
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Gill McKearney
Gill McKearney
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Smruti Jeyanandhan
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