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Kingsley Napley LLP

Immigration: Business

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Kingsley Napley LLP

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Immigration: Business - UK-wide

Band 1

Band 1


What the Team is Known For
Kingsley Napley has a stellar reputation for advising corporate clients on complex business immigration matters. The firm frequently assists with Skilled Worker sponsorship applications. It is additionally able to offer private individuals and employers expert advice on immigration issues arising from corporate mergers and overseas expansion. It represents clients in the technology, entertainment and energy industries, among others.

Strengths

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  • Kingsley Napley offer an extremely professional approach, detailed knowledge of the subject and support throughout a complicated process, navigating matters with minimal stress and in a timely manner.

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  • Kingsley Napley provides compassionate, high-touch, high-quality support when interacting with clients.

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  • Our team always has many questions and the team at Kingsley is always very quick to respond with detailed answers.

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  • They are always able to find a solution and work very collaboratively with us to do so; it never feels like we are at arm's length.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 1Nicolas Rollason
    Band 1Nicolas Rollason

    Nicolas Rollason

    Head of department Nicolas Rollason has extensive experience in European immigration law and policy matters. He acts for a wide range of international clients and continues to advise them on immigration strategy.

    • He is technically very good.

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  • Band 2Ilda de Sousa
    Band 2Ilda de Sousa

    Ilda de Sousa

    Ilda de Sousa is able to draw on extensive experience to advise clients on complex Skilled Worker sponsor registrations and compliance issues. She continues to represent an impressive range of domestic and international businesses.
    • She is a trusted adviser.

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    • Ilda is wonderful. She is so approachable, knowledgeable and commercial. She really understands our business well.

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    • Ilda is a fantastic attorney and value add to our practice.

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  • Band 3Marcia Longdon
    Band 3Marcia Longdon

    Marcia Longdon

    Marcia Longdon is skilled in advising on Skilled Worker and Creative Worker visas, as well as TUPE transfers. She counsels a range of clients including gaming, technology and architecture businesses.
    • I absolutely love working with Marcia and fully trust her expertise; and I appreciate the level of customer service she offers.

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    • Marcia was excellent in all respects.

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    • Marcia is an amazing immigration lawyer.

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  • Band 5Kim Vowden
    Band 5Kim Vowden

    Kim Vowden

    Kim Vowden acts for clients across a range of sectors, including those active in the finance, hospitality and sports industries. He advises on Skilled Worker visa applications, with further experience assisting clients with post-Brexit immigration changes.
    • He is always happy to help answer all of our questions, is knowledgeable about our cases, has great attention to detail, and is quick to respond.

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    • Kim has continuously provided an excellent level of service, and explains complex matters in an easily digestible format.

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    • Kim is super helpful, always responsive, and always provides strong advice.

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  • Associates to watchRobert Houchill
    Associates to watchRobert Houchill

    Robert Houchill

    Robert Houchill represents corporate clients on an array of immigration and nationality matters. He has notable experience handling applications for visas ahead of major sporting events and competitions.
    • He is knowledgeable, solution driven, extremely responsive and diligent. He makes the process very straightforward and is with us every step of the way.

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    • I have been impressed with him.

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