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Gherson

Immigration: High Net Worth Individuals

High Net Worth Guide 2026 : UK-wide


Gherson

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About

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Our Immigration team has over 35 years of experience specialising in highly complex corporate, personal, and contentious immigration matters.

The practice, led by Partner Lisa Uttley regularly advises high-net-worth (HNW) and ultra-high-net-worth (UHNW) individuals, and entrepreneurs moving to or expanding businesses in the UK. 

We are highly regarded for handling discretionary applications that fall completely outside standard immigration rules and specialists in challenging Home Office decisions and delays, frequently representing clients in immigration appeals and judicial reviews.

Chambers Review

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Immigration: High Net Worth Individuals - UK-wide

Band 3

Band 3


What the Team is Known For

Gherson is a boutique immigration firm known for advising high and ultra high net worth individuals on complex international mobility matters. The firm is particularly experienced in handling sensitive cases involving discretionary immigration issues, cross-border litigation and reputational risk.

Strengths

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  • Gherson are very good at leaving no stone unturned and managing complex and interrelated proceedings.

    Immigration: High Net Worth Individuals respondentHigh Net Worth
  • The Gherson team is well stocked at all levels from partners to associates.

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  • Gherson has an exceptional reputation and handles incredibly complex and high-profile ultra high net worth individual immigration matters.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 2Roger Gherson
    Band 2Roger Gherson

    Roger Gherson

    Roger Gherson advises ultra high net worth individuals on immigration matters. He is well known for his expertise in politically sensitive visa applications and sanctions-related work.

    • Roger Gherson has a unique combination of longevity in the immigration field and a remarkable ability to pursue the interests of his clients.

      Immigration: High Net Worth Individuals respondentHigh Net Worth
    • Roger is determined and exceptionally hard-working for his clients.

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    • Roger has an incredibly panoramic understanding of not just the legal but the geopolitical consequences of clients' cases and can guide clients through choppy waters.

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  • Up and ComingLisa Uttley
    Up and ComingLisa Uttley

    Lisa Uttley

    Lisa Uttley advises ultra-wealthy individuals and families on a broad range of UK immigration and nationality matters, with particular experience in handling complex discretionary applications.

    • Lisa is brilliant. She is responsive, calm, extremely professional and has very good knowledge of immigration law. She handles complex matters well.

      Immigration: High Net Worth Individuals respondentHigh Net Worth
    • Lisa is an incredibly efficient and client-focused solicitor adept at understanding what the client needs and at understanding the intricacies of immigration law.

      Immigration: High Net Worth Individuals respondentHigh Net Worth
    • Lisa is an expert who gives clear answers and is knowledgeable.

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  • Associates to watchSasha Lal
    Associates to watchSasha Lal

    Sasha Lal

    Sasha Lal is a solicitor at Gherson with experience across both corporate and personal immigration matters.

    • Sasha consistently provides a high level of client service and is always responsive, clear and thoughtful in her communications. I particularly value how invested she is in each matter and how confident she makes clients feel, even when dealing with complex or time-sensitive issues.

      Immigration: High Net Worth Individuals respondentHigh Net Worth
    • Right from the start, Sasha handled my case with care and empathy while being highly professional.

      Immigration: High Net Worth Individuals respondentHigh Net Worth

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