Immigration - Scotland
What the Team is Known For
Shepherd and Wedderburn offers a strong immigration team with experience across the full spectrum of immigration law, from visa and residency applications for individuals to sponsor licence applications for corporates. The firm is also known for its prowess in complex asylum, deportation and nationality matters.
Strengths
"They are extremely professional and instil confidence with their calm and credible approach to guiding us correctly, as their client."
"I highly regard the department for their technical expertise."
"Shepherd and Wedderburn are an essential firm for complex immigration matters; they are highly experienced and knowledgeable."
Work Highlights
Shepherd and Wedderburn supported a number of Russell Group universities on right to work issues for sponsored staff and student sponsor licence compliance matters.
Notable Practitioners
John Vassiliou is an experienced immigration practitioner with deep knowledge of ancestry, British citizenship criteria and complex adoption issues. He has represented clients at the Court of Session, the UK Supreme Court and the ECtHR. "He takes time to get to know his clients; he understands our business and is a great business partner for us." "He is a tremendous technical lawyer and has a deep understanding of how immigration law works." "He has got good instincts and good attention to detail, he can take a complicated issue and make it simple and he gives honest advice to clients."
Jack Freeland is a strong immigration lawyer who regularly assists on UK migration and citizenship matters. He is well known for his work acting for families and individuals. "He has a calm and reassuring approach." "Jack is a delight to work with. He is professional, knowledgeable and supportive." "Jack exhibits an extremely high level of service, sophistication and commercial awareness."
