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Chris Magrath

Chris Magrath

UK 2026

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Senior partner and head of immigration/employment departments. Clients include numerous UK and US multi-national companies, senior executives, entrepreneurs and investors, and well-known names in the music and entertainment business.

Career

Articled Brian Thompson & Partners; qualified 1975; assistant solicitor Brian Thompson & Partners 1975-76; assistant solicitor Evan Davies & Co 1976-77; partner Powell Magrath & Spencer 1977-90; senior partner Magrath LLP 1990; admitted attorney in New York State 1986; publications: co-author ‘Practitioners’ Guide to the Police & Criminal Evidence Act 1984’ (Longmans), ‘Working in the United Kingdom – A Guide for Foreign Nationals (Handbook)’; co-author ‘A Practical Guide to Disciplinary, Grievance and Performance Management’, Legalease (2004); co-author and editor ‘The Corporate Immigration Reviews (Law Business Research).

Professional Memberships

Immigration Law Practitioners’ Association; American Immigration Lawyers’ Association; International Bar Association; Employment Lawyers Association.

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Chambers Guide to the Legal Profession

Immigration: Business - UK-wide

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Founding partner Chris Magrath is a dual-qualified US and UK lawyer who works on a full range of inbound immigration matters. His clients include businesses in the financial services sector, as well as senior employees.

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