Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP, Immigration

About

Provided by Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

Our internationally recognized group is among the largest and most respected immigration practices in the US. Our lawyers advise global brands and pre-eminent corporations across a wide range of industries. We anticipate and resolve issues before they become problems. Our team develops global workforce plans and mobility strategies, navigates complex immigration laws and policies, and ensures that our clients’ meet their global workforce management needs and comply with US immigration law. We advise our business clients on the best long and short-term approaches based on their needs, including the use of H-1B specialty occupation visas and L-1 visas for intra-company transfer of executives, managers and employees with specialized knowledge, as well as all other types of non-immigrant visa classifications and paths to permanent residence (such as a green card). In addition, we advise business clients on company-wide immigration policies, immigration law compliance, internal audits and government investigations/enforcement actions. We also represent individuals who, because of extraordinary ability or substantial investments in the US, do not require corporate sponsorship to immigrate. Our lawyers have cultivated strong working relationships with key members of Congress and decision-makers in the Departments of Homeland Security, State and Labor, which have enhanced our ability to advocate for clients and help shape immigration policy, regulations and legislation.

Chambers Review

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Immigration - New York

Band 1

What the Team is Known For

HSF Kramer is a leading business immigration practice housed within an international full-service firm. The team represents an enviable host of corporations in all aspects of business immigration, as well as acting for investors and individuals of extraordinary ability. Its lawyers have notable expertise with optimizing global workforce mobility strategies, advising on H-1B and L-1 visas as well as PERM classifications, together with experience in the immigration aspects of corporate restructuring.

Herbert Smith Freehills LLP and Kramer Levin Naftalis & Frankel LLP combined on June 1st to form HSF Kramer.

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Strengths

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HSF Kramer helps us navigate tricky cases and ensure the applications consider all angles to avoid unnecessary requests for further evidence. They are very thorough.

Immigration respondent
USA

HSF Kramer's immigration team is broad and highly skilled. They bring depth of knowledge across every aspect of immigration law.

Immigration respondent
USA

Anytime we have a difficult case, the HSF Kramer immigration team gives us peace of mind.

Immigration respondent
USA

HSF Kramer is the best immigration firm I have ever worked with. They are always available and provide advice that is in line with my company's goals. I feel that the practice of immigration law is a calling for the attorneys at this firm.

Immigration respondent
USA

There has not been any immigration case that HSF Kramer has not been able to handle for us. No matter is too complex for them to take on.

Immigration respondent
USA

HSF Kramer helps us navigate tricky cases and ensure the applications consider all angles to avoid unnecessary requests for further evidence. They are very thorough.

Immigration respondent
USA

HSF Kramer's immigration team is broad and highly skilled. They bring depth of knowledge across every aspect of immigration law.

Immigration respondent
USA

Anytime we have a difficult case, the HSF Kramer immigration team gives us peace of mind.

Immigration respondent
USA

There has not been any immigration case that HSF Kramer has not been able to handle for us. No matter is too complex for them to take on.

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USA

Notable Practitioners

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Mark D Koestler

Band 1

Mark Koestler often undertakes immigration work on behalf of clients in the publishing, advertising and entertainment industries. He receives high praise for his focus on client care.

Mark Koestler is smart and one of the most polite and professional individuals ever. He is insightful and tremendously invested in our organization’s business. Mark is an all-round expert.

Mark is amazing. He is professional, friendly, knowledgeable, flags issues promptly and is really proactive.

Mark’s level of service is unmatched. He is responsive, kind and consistently goes above and beyond for both our company and our employees. He brings a level of sophistication and judgment that only comes from deep experience, finding thoughtful and practical solutions no matter how complex the issue. His ability to align legal strategy with the realities of our industry makes him an invaluable partner.

Mark Koestler is very professional and always willing to help. He always picks up the phone and jumps in when needed to help support the team. He is an asset to our firm.

Mark Koestler is genuinely the best immigration lawyer in the business. He is incredibly sophisticated, ridiculously responsive and makes no mistakes. I will continue working with him until one of us retires.

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Matthew S Dunn

Band 1

Matthew Dunn represents many leading clients in the financial services sector in regard to issues such as immigration compliance. His client base also comprises professional services firms and significant technology and media companies.

Matt is a true subject-matter expert.

There is no one I rely on more than Matt Dunn. I could not do this job without him.

Matt Dunn is always accessible, strategic, reassuring and knows immigration law inside out. Our employees enjoy working with him and appreciate his professionalism.

Matthew Dunn is an outstanding partner. He brings not only deep legal expertise but also warmth, approachability and genuine collegiality to every interaction. His responsiveness, clarity and calm problem-solving style make even the most complex situations manageable.

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Allison D. Gray

Band 4

Allison Gray has a broad immigration practice which features notable experience in advising employers on non-immigrant and wider global mobility matters.

I can’t imagine working with anyone other than Allison Gray. She is exceptionally smart and consistently on top of every detail. Her professionalism, calm demeanor and willingness to help make her a great partner.

Allison Gray is one of the most dedicated and hardworking members of the HSF Kramer team. I know that whenever Allison is working on our business, our firm will witness top work quality and sincerity without a doubt.

Allison is smart, resourceful and friendly.

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Scott Gorski

Band 4

Scott Gorski is a rising star in the immigration field who works with a range of employers on immigrant and nonimmigrant visa issues.

I trust Scott Gorski's advice completely, and I appreciate that he always takes the time to walk us through processes, ensuring the company fully understands what needs to be done.

Scott is so kind, patient and handles all matters with utmost sensitivity and care. He is the immigration attorney you want to work with.

I came into the business not knowing anything about Immigration, and I have learned so much from Scott Gorski. I could not survive without him

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