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Laura Devine Immigration

Immigration: Business

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Laura Devine Immigration

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Immigration: Business - UK-wide

Band 1

What the Team is Known For

Laura Devine Immigration is highly regarded for its business immigration advice to international businesses, SMEs and senior executives. The firm regularly advises clients looking to obtain sponsor licences, as well as assisting on compliance matters for those that already have a licence. Of particular note is the US immigration expertise on offer in cooperation with the firm's New York office. The team also provides training and seminars for clients on the impact of Brexit and on the EU Settlement Scheme.

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Strengths

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  • Laura Devine had best-in-class communication and process, end to end. They were very clear, consistent and thoughtful, throughout the entire process.

    Immigration: Business respondentUK

  • They are so proactive and responsive. They always kept us informed and got back to us far faster than we anticipated.

    Immigration: Business respondentUK

  • Their knowledge is first class, they have a great set-up where the whole team working on matters have full visibility of the work. They know our business and tailor the advice to our needs.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Laura Devine
    Laura Devine

    Laura Devine

    Managing partner Laura Devine is a leading figure in the field of business immigration. She is dual-qualified in the UK and the USA and brings a depth of expertise in US-related immigration issues.
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  • Sophie Barrett-Brown
    Sophie Barrett-Brown

    Sophie Barrett-Brown

    Sophie Barrett-Brown has a strong practice spanning immigration and nationality law. Her work includes acting for overseas companies seeking to expand into the UK, as well as those undergoing major corporate restructures that may affect their sponsor licences.

    • Sophie is such a reassuring figure and 100% a professional. She is an excellent person and really impressive.

      Immigration: Business respondentUK

    • Sophie is an exceptional lawyer.

      Immigration: Business respondentUK

    • She stands out. She is very involved in the space, and she is very well known.

      Immigration: Business respondentUK

    • Sophie is great in advice, market knowledge and relationship building.

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  • Natasha Chell
    Natasha Chell

    Natasha Chell

    Natasha Chell handles corporate immigration issues, including sponsor licences for clients spanning the insurance, financial services and legal sectors. Immigration audits and compliance are another noted area of focus.

    • Natasha has always been very responsive and professional.

      Immigration: Business respondentUK

    • We have been really satisfied with Natasha. She handles everything we throw in her direction in the most professional and seemingly easy way, making it look like nothing.

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    • She is very reliable.

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  • Christi Jackson
    Christi Jackson

    Christi Jackson

    Christi Hufford Jackson is a known expert on US business immigration matters. Covering all areas of business immigration, she has particular expertise in consular-based cases.

    • Christi provides an excellent service for us; we value working with her.

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  • Francesca Sciberras
    Francesca Sciberras

    Francesca Sciberras

    Francesca Sciberras advises clients on a range of business immigration issues, with particular strength in matters involving EU nationals working in the UK and sponsor licence applications.

    • Francesca is really good with clients.

      Immigration: Business respondentUK

    • She is very professional and I am glad I went to her with my matter.

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    • I have nothing but five stars for Francesca.

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