Vanessa Ganguin Immigration Law
High Net Worth Guide 2025
About
Managing Partner: Vanessa Ganguin
Senior Counsel: Philip Trott
Senior Associate: Ben Maitland
Senior Client Manager: Ross Kennedy
Associate Solicitor: Eralda Shullazi
Associate Solicitor: Alexandra Miradi
Trainee Solicitor: Jocelyn Cheng
Vanessa Ganguin Immigration Law is a friendly boutique immigration practice renowned for outstanding advice and exceptional service to individuals, families and businesses. The team of well-respected specialists led by founder Vanessa Ganguin has an impeccable record of finding swift solutions even in tricky situations. Vanessa's commercial nous mean many private client service providers turn to her as a safe pair of hands for clients looking to visit, perform, work or settle in Britain.
Since the firm was founded by Vanessa Ganguin, who boasts three decades of UK immigration expertise, it has attracted savvy immigration specialists, such as 'Senior Statesperson' Philip Trott who has been described in Chambers High Net Worth as "the godfather of immigration law” and was recently awarded an "Outstanding Contribution" Awards at the Chambers High Net Worth Awards 2025. Ben Maitland also brings a wealth of experience of helping investors, entrepreneurs, celebrities and HNW individuals navigate the UK's immigration system as smoothly as possible.
Alex Piletska has joined having led a highly-regarded private immigration team and assisted clients with all stages of their and their family's immigration and settlement, including Leave Outside the Immigration Rules, complex nationality cases, vanishingly difficult Adult Dependent Relative applications, Judicial Reviews and technical procedural issues like validity and variations. She is a co-founder of the award-winning Ukraine Advice Project UK, which signed up more than 600 lawyers and has helped more than 4000 families escaping the conflict.
Vanessa and her colleagues are known for their trouble-free, hand-holding approach to all UK immigration and nationality matters, with the range of expertise to offer strategic solutions for organisations of all sizes as well as individuals across all the UK's immigration pathways.
The firm’s senior immigration specialists regularly comment on UK immigration developments in the media, write articles and briefings on immigration matters and are highly-regarded in the major legal directories.
Many referrals are from US law firms with clients seeking a friendly expert, hand-holding service for the swiftest immigration routes available, or leading professionals applying for the Global Talent visa.
The firm’s senior immigration specialists regularly comment on UK immigration developments in the media, write articles and briefings on UK immigration matters and are highly-regarded in all the top legal directories.
International Sportsperson visa
Sponsor compliance support and training
Family visas (partners, spouses, children, adult dependants)
EEA nationals and family (late EUSS applications are more complicated than ever now)
British citizenship and naturalisation
British National (Overseas) visa
Appeals, Administrative Reviews and Judicial Reviews.
Routes to settlement for those on legacy visas such as Entrepreneur, Start Up or Investor
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The English language requirement has increased for these UK work visas
The minimum level has increased from CEFR B1 (intermediate) to CEFR B2 (independent user). This equates to an A-level standard of English.
The UK's Migration Advisory Committee reviews salary thresholds for sponsored work visas
The UK’s Migration Advisory Committee (MAC) has published the recommendations of its review of salary thresholds and discounts for Britain’s sponsored work visa routes.
Understanding the UK's new suitability immigration rules for spouse and other family applications
The Immigration Rules were amended on 11 November 2025 with some significant changes to how suitability is considered when applying under one of the family routes in Appendix FM as well as other human rights routes.
How to participate in the UK’s consultation on immigration routes to settlement and what is at stake
The UK Home Secretary has announced a major overhaul of qualification for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR), launching an open consultation on “earned settlement.”
UK government revokes record number of sponsor licences
More than twice as many sponsor licences were revoked in the Labour government’s first year in power as in the year preceding.
Vanessa Ganguin comments on the UK government's digitalID scheme in Personnel Today
Vanessa Ganguin comments on the UK government's digitalID scheme in Personnel Today
New expansion of the High Potential Individual (HPI) visa
The list of top global universities that qualify graduates for the HPI visa has been expanded for those graduating this year, as well as in the past five years.
Vanessa Ganguin and Yulia Barnes advise on UK expansion in Entrepreneur Magazine
With Britain's robust legal requirements and evolving immigration rules, it's essential for attention to be paid to the regulatory aspects of launching a business in the UK.
The UK's new Temporary Shortage List for employers hiring from abroad
The Home Office has published changes to the Immigration Rules bringing into effect some of the first UK immigration reforms mentioned in the Labour government’s recent Immigration White Paper. These concern who employers can sponsor on a Skilled Worker visa and came into effect from 22 July.
Major changes to who can apply for UK work visas come into force
Here is a quick summary of what employers and those seeking work visas need to know about today's UK immigration changes
Philip Trott presented with Outstanding Contributions Award at Chambers High Net Worth Awards 2025
Vanessa Ganguin Immigration Law Senior Counsel Philip Trott’s celebrated UK immigration practice has been recognised with an Outstanding Contributions Award at the Chambers High Net Worth Awards 2025.
New right to work duties for gig economy workers added to Border Bill
The UK government has recently introduced amendments to the Border Security, Asylum and Immigration Bill, including a significant change to extend right to work checks to cover alternative working arrangements.
Immigration White Paper raises serious questions Vanessa Ganguin warns in Civil Service World
Vanessa Ganguin writes in Civil Service World examining the consequences of the Immigration White Paper for employers of civil servants.
April 2025 UK work visa and sponsorship updates for employers
The UK Home Office has made important changes this month to its Immigration Rules and various guidances for sponsors and visa applications.
Home Office guidance changes affecting UK employers sponsoring migrant workers
New Home Office work visa and sponsor guidance updates detail major changes for employers
UK businesses will need to check zero-hour workers' right to work to "avoid hefty penalties"
The Home Secretary has announced that businesses operating with zero-hours contracts in the gig economy will be required to carry out right to work checks as if there is an employment relationship to avoid civil penalties of up to £60,000 per worker found to be working illegally.
Spring UK work immigration changes to be aware of
The Statement of Changes to the UK’s Immigration Rules presented to the House of Commons this month has implications for employers and those seeking work immigration routes to the UK. Some are more consequential than others.
Record numbers of Americans seek British citizenship: what are the routes?
Vanessa Ganguin's latest article in Think Global People outlines the most common immigration routes US clients have to settle in the UK.
A summary of all you need to know about the eVisa, ETA and the digitalisation of UK immigration and border control.
Enforcement ‘blitz’ reinforces importance of UK right to work and sponsorship compliance
A recent crackdown on illegal working has resulted in a record number of UK employers sanctioned. Civil penalties have also ramped up to £60,000 per worker if employers are found liable. It has never been more important for organisations to be on top of right to work and sponsorship compliance.
First 2025 ballot announced for the UK's India Young Professionals Scheme visa
The next India Young Professionals Scheme ballot has been announced today. Eligible Indian nationals aged 18 to 30 have the chance to enter a ballot to live, work and study in the UK for up to two years.
Vanessa Ganguin Immigration Law's Alexander Finch on UK settlement paths for those on Ukraine Scheme
Alexander Finch explains which long term UK immigration routes those on Ukraine Schemes can switch to in Personnel Today
Vanessa Ganguin Immigration Law's Ross Kennedy writes guide to Charity Worker sponsor licence
Vanessa Ganguin Immigration Law's Ross Kennedy has written a two-part guide for charities and immigration practitioners on how to apply for a Charity Worker Sponsor Licence and sponsor migrants under this niche UK immigration route published in Free Movement.
2025 sponsor licence guidance changes affect clawback clauses and key personnel
Vanessa Ganguin outlines new guidance changes for employers' sponsor license applications and compliance.
Vanessa Ganguin responds to shadow home secretary’s suggestion that robots replace immigrants
Vanessa Ganguin Immigration Law Managing Partner Vanessa Ganguin comments in HR Magazine.
Britain’s visa system is going digital: Vanessa Ganguin writes about the UK's new eVisa and ETA
Vanessa Ganguin outlines UK immigration's digital changes in Relocate Magazine
Latest eligible universities to apply for UK’s High Potential Individual visa
The new list of elite universities that qualify their graduates for the United Kingdom’s High Potential Individual visa has been published.
UK employers don’t always need a work visa for sponsored Creative Workers, Ross Kennedy explains
Vanessa Ganguin Immigration Law's Senior Client Manager Ross Kennedy explains the Creative Worker visa concession in an article for Free Movement
eVisas and ETAs: all you need to know about UK visa digital transformation
The UK is undergoing a significant transformation of its immigration system towards a fully digital approach. This guide covers two key aspects of this digitalization: eVisas and Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA).
Ross Kennedy outlines immigration practitioners’ concerns about the eVisa in Solicitors Journal
Ross Kennedy writes in Solicitors Journal
The English language requirement has increased for these UK work visas
The minimum level has increased from CEFR B1 (intermediate) to CEFR B2 (independent user). This equates to an A-level standard of English.
The UK's Migration Advisory Committee reviews salary thresholds for sponsored work visas
The UK’s Migration Advisory Committee (MAC) has published the recommendations of its review of salary thresholds and discounts for Britain’s sponsored work visa routes.
Understanding the UK's new suitability immigration rules for spouse and other family applications
The Immigration Rules were amended on 11 November 2025 with some significant changes to how suitability is considered when applying under one of the family routes in Appendix FM as well as other human rights routes.
How to participate in the UK’s consultation on immigration routes to settlement and what is at stake
The UK Home Secretary has announced a major overhaul of qualification for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR), launching an open consultation on “earned settlement.”
UK government revokes record number of sponsor licences
More than twice as many sponsor licences were revoked in the Labour government’s first year in power as in the year preceding.
Vanessa Ganguin comments on the UK government's digitalID scheme in Personnel Today
Vanessa Ganguin comments on the UK government's digitalID scheme in Personnel Today
New expansion of the High Potential Individual (HPI) visa
The list of top global universities that qualify graduates for the HPI visa has been expanded for those graduating this year, as well as in the past five years.
Vanessa Ganguin and Yulia Barnes advise on UK expansion in Entrepreneur Magazine
With Britain's robust legal requirements and evolving immigration rules, it's essential for attention to be paid to the regulatory aspects of launching a business in the UK.
The UK's new Temporary Shortage List for employers hiring from abroad
The Home Office has published changes to the Immigration Rules bringing into effect some of the first UK immigration reforms mentioned in the Labour government’s recent Immigration White Paper. These concern who employers can sponsor on a Skilled Worker visa and came into effect from 22 July.
Major changes to who can apply for UK work visas come into force
Here is a quick summary of what employers and those seeking work visas need to know about today's UK immigration changes
Philip Trott presented with Outstanding Contributions Award at Chambers High Net Worth Awards 2025
Vanessa Ganguin Immigration Law Senior Counsel Philip Trott’s celebrated UK immigration practice has been recognised with an Outstanding Contributions Award at the Chambers High Net Worth Awards 2025.
New right to work duties for gig economy workers added to Border Bill
The UK government has recently introduced amendments to the Border Security, Asylum and Immigration Bill, including a significant change to extend right to work checks to cover alternative working arrangements.
Immigration White Paper raises serious questions Vanessa Ganguin warns in Civil Service World
Vanessa Ganguin writes in Civil Service World examining the consequences of the Immigration White Paper for employers of civil servants.
April 2025 UK work visa and sponsorship updates for employers
The UK Home Office has made important changes this month to its Immigration Rules and various guidances for sponsors and visa applications.
Home Office guidance changes affecting UK employers sponsoring migrant workers
New Home Office work visa and sponsor guidance updates detail major changes for employers
UK businesses will need to check zero-hour workers' right to work to "avoid hefty penalties"
The Home Secretary has announced that businesses operating with zero-hours contracts in the gig economy will be required to carry out right to work checks as if there is an employment relationship to avoid civil penalties of up to £60,000 per worker found to be working illegally.
Spring UK work immigration changes to be aware of
The Statement of Changes to the UK’s Immigration Rules presented to the House of Commons this month has implications for employers and those seeking work immigration routes to the UK. Some are more consequential than others.
Record numbers of Americans seek British citizenship: what are the routes?
Vanessa Ganguin's latest article in Think Global People outlines the most common immigration routes US clients have to settle in the UK.
A summary of all you need to know about the eVisa, ETA and the digitalisation of UK immigration and border control.
Enforcement ‘blitz’ reinforces importance of UK right to work and sponsorship compliance
A recent crackdown on illegal working has resulted in a record number of UK employers sanctioned. Civil penalties have also ramped up to £60,000 per worker if employers are found liable. It has never been more important for organisations to be on top of right to work and sponsorship compliance.
First 2025 ballot announced for the UK's India Young Professionals Scheme visa
The next India Young Professionals Scheme ballot has been announced today. Eligible Indian nationals aged 18 to 30 have the chance to enter a ballot to live, work and study in the UK for up to two years.
Vanessa Ganguin Immigration Law's Alexander Finch on UK settlement paths for those on Ukraine Scheme
Alexander Finch explains which long term UK immigration routes those on Ukraine Schemes can switch to in Personnel Today
Vanessa Ganguin Immigration Law's Ross Kennedy writes guide to Charity Worker sponsor licence
Vanessa Ganguin Immigration Law's Ross Kennedy has written a two-part guide for charities and immigration practitioners on how to apply for a Charity Worker Sponsor Licence and sponsor migrants under this niche UK immigration route published in Free Movement.
2025 sponsor licence guidance changes affect clawback clauses and key personnel
Vanessa Ganguin outlines new guidance changes for employers' sponsor license applications and compliance.
Vanessa Ganguin responds to shadow home secretary’s suggestion that robots replace immigrants
Vanessa Ganguin Immigration Law Managing Partner Vanessa Ganguin comments in HR Magazine.
Britain’s visa system is going digital: Vanessa Ganguin writes about the UK's new eVisa and ETA
Vanessa Ganguin outlines UK immigration's digital changes in Relocate Magazine
Latest eligible universities to apply for UK’s High Potential Individual visa
The new list of elite universities that qualify their graduates for the United Kingdom’s High Potential Individual visa has been published.
UK employers don’t always need a work visa for sponsored Creative Workers, Ross Kennedy explains
Vanessa Ganguin Immigration Law's Senior Client Manager Ross Kennedy explains the Creative Worker visa concession in an article for Free Movement
eVisas and ETAs: all you need to know about UK visa digital transformation
The UK is undergoing a significant transformation of its immigration system towards a fully digital approach. This guide covers two key aspects of this digitalization: eVisas and Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA).
Ross Kennedy outlines immigration practitioners’ concerns about the eVisa in Solicitors Journal
Ross Kennedy writes in Solicitors Journal