Joanna Hunt

Practice Areas

Joanna is Head of Immigration and a Partner at DAC Beachcroft LLP. She has over 12 years’ experience in business immigration law, advising a diverse range of clients including NHS Trusts and government bodies, multi national companies, professional services firms, charities and individuals on how to successfully negotiate the UK’s immigration system. She specialises in work based migration and has expertise in advising businesses and applicants on visa options and employers on their obligations under the sponsorship and prevention of illegal working system. Her personal immigration practice spans assisting individuals with family based application to complex applications for British citizenship.

Career

Wilson Solicitors LLP (2017 to 2012);

Lewis Silkin LLP (2012 to 2021);

Fieldfisher (2021 to 2023).

DAC Beachcroft LLP (2024 to date)

Professional Memberships

Joanna is a member of the Law Society's Immigration Law Committee.

Publications

Joanna is an expert contributor to the Free Movement blog and has published many articles in newspapers, law and trade journals. She has featured on BBC News 24 and BBC World Radio discussing immigration issues.

Personal

When job and family commitments allow, Joanna is a keen runner and is aiming to run a marathon in the near future.