Vanessa Ganguin
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Band 2 : Immigration: Business
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Vanessa Ganguin has decades of expertise across business and personal immigration and offers a full-spectrum service of advice across all aspects of UK immigration law.
Business Immigration:
Vanessa Ganguin advises and trains on all aspects of Sponsor Licences, compliance and training for employers and other UK immigration practitioners.
She provides expert advice and training on work visas such as the Skilled Worker visa, Global Talent visa, Innovator Founder visa, Scale-up visa, International Sportsperson visa, Health and Care Worker visa, Religious Worker visa and Graduate visa.
Vanessa advises on Global Business Mobility visa routes such as the Senior or specialist worker to meet specific business needs (this replaced Intra-Company Transfers); Graduate trainee as part of a training programme (this replaced the Intra-Company Graduate Trainee route); Secondment worker to UK firms in high value contracts or investments; Service suppliers to the UK in line with UK trade agreements (this replaced the T5 International Agreement routes); UK expansion worker to establish a UK presence (this replaced Representative of an Overseas Business).
She also provides expert advice on temporary work visas such as the Creative Worker visa, Government Authorised Exchange visa, Charity Worker visa and International Agreement visa, as well as servicing legacy visas (such as those already on the Start-up or Investor visa) and working on routes to settlement.
Personal Immigration:
Vanessa Ganguin advises on all aspects of family visas (partners, spouses, children, adult dependants); EEA nationals and family (including late EUSS applications); British citizenship and naturalisation; visitor visas; British National (Overseas) visas; Ancestry; Long Residence and Human Rights. She has worked on immigration appeals at every level too.
Career
With around three decades of specialist experience in UK immigration, Vanessa Ganguin is one of the most highly regarded experts in UK immigration law.
She is recommended by Chambers & Partners UK, Chambers High Net Worth Guide, Legal 500 and Who’s Who Legal as a leading individual and thought leader in commercial immigration.
“Vanessa has a wealth of connections at the Home Office and frequently liaises with them in relation to the development of immigration policy,” according to Who’s Who Legal, and she has “a particular flair for appeals at all levels and challenging refusals.”
“Vanessa Ganguin is especially knowledgeable in the handling of immigration matters for entertainment industry clients,” according to Chambers & Partners, and Legal 500 commends her “particular niche in acting for US corporate clients looking to establish a presence in the UK.”
Vanessa’s clients span various industries and sectors – such as fintech, manufacturing, the entertainment industries and the arts.
Her friendly service and commercial nous mean many firms rely on Vanessa’s advice throughout their journey from start-ups to household brands, as well as for the immigration implications of TUPE transfers, mergers and acquisitions.
She has also made a name for herself advising individuals across the whole spectrum immigration matters, from global talent and high net worth clients to partners, family members and those at the wrong end of Home Office decisions.
Many of her referrals come from other legal practices – including other immigration firms on tricky matters – reflecting how highly she is regarded as a safe pair of hands.
Attracted to the compassionate side of the legal profession, Vanessa was admitted to the roll of solicitors in 2000 and led hundreds of human rights and asylum appeals in her early career in immigration, before establishing a human rights and appeals team in a leading City practice.
Vanessa co-founded boutique immigration specialists Ganguin Samartin in 2015, before going on to set up Vanessa Ganguin Immigration Law specialising in all aspects of UK immigration advice.
She trains and presents to other professionals on current immigration issues and regularly writes articles on hot immigration topics for a wide variety of HR and legal industry magazines, as well as national newspapers and international publications.
As Managing Partner of the firm, Vanessa’s breadth of experience and passion for her field ensures the highest level of service to all of her clients, from corporate to private, with her very hands-on, responsive and friendly ethos.
Professional Memberships
Immigration Law Practitioners Association
Association of European Attorneys
Partners Immigration Network
Publications
UK Immigration Changes for Employers, Workers and Family · HR Director · Jan 15, 2024
James Cleverly's Immigration Curbs for Workers and Families · HR Director · Jan 4, 2024
No Digital Nomads, But UK Visitor Visas Will Allow More Business Activities · HR Director · Dec 28, 2023
Net migration figures – what isn’t being said · Relocate Global Magazine · May 26, 2023
Innovator Founder visas–the new, improved route for entrepreneurs starting up businesses in the UK · Business Leader · May 5, 2023
Work immigration changes HR teams should be aware of in 2023 · HR Magazine · Apr 13, 2023
Budget work immigration concessions offer hope for skills shortages · Business Leader · Mar 17, 2023
Immigration changes: What employers need to know · Personnel Today · Mar 13, 2023
Young Professionals Scheme two-year visa opens for Indian applicants · Relocate Magazine · Feb 23, 2023
Good news for UK family visa applicants as priority visas and quicker waiting times resume · BritishAmerican Business · Jan 11, 2023
Priority service back for family visa applications saving months of waiting · Lexis PSL · Jan 10, 2023
US colleges over half the universities whose graduates qualify for UK’s High Potential Individual visa · BritishAmerican Business · Nov 2, 2022
Employers face a growing rift in government on hiring talent from abroad · HR Magazine · Oct 13, 2022
Reminder on UK Right To Work compliance · BritishAmerican Business · Oct 13, 2022
Hiring global talent is streamlined with the new Scale-up visa · Business Leader · Sep 12, 2022
Graduates of top US universities have lucked out with the UK's new High Potential Individual visas · Immigration Lawyers Toolbox · Jun 29, 2022
High Potential Individual visa: What HR needs to know · Personnel Today · Jun 8, 2022
US Universities Dominate the UK’s New High Potential Individual Visa for Top Graduates · British American Business · May 31, 2022
The Global Business Mobility visa will overhaul how firms move staff to the UK · Personnel Today · Apr 14, 2022
Scale-up visas: How employers can hire international · Personnel Today · Mar 16, 2022
Global Business Mobility visa promises a new solution for moving staff to the UK · Immigration Lawyers Toolbox · Feb 22, 2022
How would Jesus, Mary and Joseph fare if they sought refuge under the new Borders Bill? · The Independent · Dec 24, 2021
An asylum system that offers safe routes to the UK is the humane response to this 'crisis' · The House · Nov 30, 2021
The impact of Brexit’s immigration upheaval on the UK’s workforce · European American Chamber of Commerce · Aug 30, 2021
What are the key UK visa routes for global talent? · Immigration Lawyers Toolbox · Aug 30, 2021
What are the new immigration routes employers should be aware of? · HR Magazine · May 4, 2021
Home Office warns UK firms to prepare as most still unable to hire EU staff post-Brexit · The London Economic · Oct 10, 2020
How will the new Hong Kong visa work and who can apply for a path to UK citizenship? · The London Economic · Jul 23, 2020
The Government is out of step with the public over who unskilled workers are · The London Economic · May 20, 2020
My legal life: Vanessa Ganguin, Vanessa Ganguin Immigration Law · The Law Gazette · Apr 20, 2020
Immigrant Health Surcharge hike will hamper NHS Coronavirus fight · The London Economic · Mar 11, 2020
Migration Advisory Committee signals ‘small growth’ UK post-Brexit immigration system · The London Economic · Jan 1, 2020
Will Brexit be an own goal for UK football teams attracting best talent? · The London Economic · Jan 1, 2020
The best news from the Labour Party conference was a vote for free movement · The London Economic · Sep 1, 2019
Stopping Freedom of Movement on October 31 is nuts · The London Economic · Aug 1, 2019
How to apply for settled status for EU nationals · The London Economic · Mar 1, 2019
Migration Advisory Committee favours “no preference” for EU workers · The London Economic · Sep 18, 2018
Are The Main Parties’ General Election Immigration Promises Credible? · The London Economic · Jun 7, 2017
Immigration: A hard bill to swallow · The Barrister · Dec 16, 2013
Eroding migrants' appeal rights will result in more judicial reviews · Solicitors Journal · Nov 1, 2013
The true cost of UK's new Immigration Bill · The Global Legal Post · Nov 1, 2013
Immigration lawyer warns of consequences of new Immigration Bill · New Law Journal · Oct 31, 2013
Controversial immigration rules are dividing opinion—and families · New Statesman · Aug 30, 2013
Reasons why immigration laws are destroying UK families · The London Economic · Aug 24, 2013
Articles, highlights and press releases
26 items provided by Vanessa Ganguin Immigration Law
Statement of Changes in the UK’s Immigration Rules hikes salary thresholds – what firms need to know
The Statement of Changes in the UK’s Immigration Rules laid on 14 March will have serious consequences for employers from 4 April, as well as for British citizens and settled residents bringing partners to live with them in the UK from 11 April.
Business immigration rules changes are a ‘reckless act of national self-harm’
Business immigration rules changes are a ‘reckless act of national self-harm’ Vanessa Ganguin tells Personnel Today
Raising salary thresholds to sponsor Skilled Workers hits sectors with skills shortages
Raising salary thresholds to sponsor Skilled Workers hits sectors with skills shortages Vanessa Ganguin tells HR Magazine.
Guide to using an ETA to travel to the UK and how to apply for one
Britain's new Electronic Travel Authorisation is rolled out to more countries this month. How will it work and who needs to apply to visit the UK?
Review of shortage occupation immigration list asks Home Secretary to rethink removing 20% discount
Migration Advisory Committee asks Home Secretary to reconsider removing the 20% discount to going rate of pay for employers sponsoring skilled workers in shortage roles
How will UK measures to reduce immigration affect employers in 2024?
Most people don’t yet appreciate the full implications for UK businesses and workers of policies the government has implemented this year to reduce UK immigration.
New UK right to work code of practice triples fines on February 13. How to protect firms
The Immigration (Employment of Adults Subject to Immigration Control) (Maximum Penalty) (Amendment) Order 2023 has now been approved by the House of Commons and the House of Lords.
An update on 2024’s UK immigration changes for employers, workers and family
Vanessa Ganguin summarises 2024 immigration rules changes for the HR Director.
UK immigration changes to be aware of in 2024 for employers, workers, visitors and families
The UK Government has announced various changes to UK immigration laws for 2024, most ostensibly to reduce net migration numbers. Below is a summary what we know so far about the changes.
The UK Government's immigration announcements - what employers, staff and families should know
The new Home Secretary James Cleverly’s “five-point plan” to reduce annual immigration by 300,000 has caused consternation in many UK sectors already finding difficulties filling vacancies without sponsoring migrant workers.
UK Youth Mobility Scheme expanded for Japan, South Korea and Uruguay in January immigration changes
The UK Home Office has published a Statement of Changes to the Immigration Rules that further expands the UK’s reciprocal Youth Mobility Scheme – which allows British youth and counterparts to work in each other’s countries – as the UK signs more trade deals.
UK five point plan for immigration hits skilled worker employers, healthcare staff and families
The UK Home Secretary James Cleverly has presented the government’s new measures aimed at reducing UK net migration which has risen post-Brexit, partly as a result of mounting skills shortages in sectors such as healthcare, engineering and tech.
What are the best UK immigration options for recruiting Tech Workers?
Vanessa Ganguin Immigration Law's Anushka Sinha and Vanessa Ganguin offer a snapshot of current UK visas options that the tech sector can use to bring the talent they need to Britain.
UK business immigration announcements in the Chancellor’s Autumn Statement
The Chancellor of the Exchequer's Autumn Statement trails United Kingdom business immigration policy for 2024.
Open for business? Britain’s constricted immigration pathways for entrepreneurs
Ben Maitland discusses options for innovators and entrepreneurs in Solicitor's Journal
Do I need a Visitor Visa for the UK?
Vanessa Ganguin Immigration Law's Ross Kennedy and Vanessa Ganguin outline everything you need to know about coming to the UK as a visitor.
Latest eligible universities to apply for UK’s High Potential Individual visa announced
Eligible people who graduated from a list of around 40 top universities in the past five years can come and work in the UK without having to be sponsored by an employer, so it is great news for employers seeking qualifying talent from abroad too as they can avoid the duties of sponsorship.
Exploring UK Immigration Options for the Tech Sector
Vanessa Ganguin Immigration Law's Anushka Sinha examines the immigration routes for tech firms and innovators seeking visas to work in the UK
How to apply for a Skilled Worker sponsor licence
A record number of UK organisations have sponsor licences, especially Skilled Worker licences – up by over 56% just in the past year, as firms turn to talent from abroad to fill skills shortages. How much work is involved?
Eight common immigration myths and how to avoid them
With the Home Office planning to hike fines for breaches of immigration rules, it’s crucial that employers know their way around the visa system and challenge their assumptions, Vanessa Ganguin Immigration Law's Senior Client Manager Ross Kennedy writes in Personnel Today
Home Office immigration fee shake up hits UK employers and individuals
Vanessa Ganguin summarises the hike in fees that the Home Office charges for visas, extensions and nationality applications
MAC recommends scrapping shortage occupation list - Ben Maitland comments in Personnel Today
The Migration Advisory Committee (MAC) has recommended that the government either scraps or heavily reforms the government’s list of occupations it deems to be in short supply, whereby employers can sponsor someone on a skilled worker visa on a lower salary.
MAC review recommends abolishing Shortage Occupation List – what does this mean for employers?
Vanessa Ganguin Immigration Law's Ben Maitland looks at the implications for UK labour shortages
UK Government triples employer fines for illegal working: simple steps to avoid them
Anushka Sinha, Senior Associate at Vanessa Ganguin Immigration Law on the headline-grabbing hike in illegal working penalties announced by the UK Government and how businesses can protect themselves.
UK needs more EU work immigration says Brexit champion
Vanessa Ganguin comments in Personnel Today
Work immigration changes HR teams should be aware of in 2023
Vanessa Ganguin writes for HR Magazine
Statement of Changes in the UK’s Immigration Rules hikes salary thresholds – what firms need to know
The Statement of Changes in the UK’s Immigration Rules laid on 14 March will have serious consequences for employers from 4 April, as well as for British citizens and settled residents bringing partners to live with them in the UK from 11 April.
Business immigration rules changes are a ‘reckless act of national self-harm’
Business immigration rules changes are a ‘reckless act of national self-harm’ Vanessa Ganguin tells Personnel Today
Raising salary thresholds to sponsor Skilled Workers hits sectors with skills shortages
Raising salary thresholds to sponsor Skilled Workers hits sectors with skills shortages Vanessa Ganguin tells HR Magazine.
Guide to using an ETA to travel to the UK and how to apply for one
Britain's new Electronic Travel Authorisation is rolled out to more countries this month. How will it work and who needs to apply to visit the UK?
Review of shortage occupation immigration list asks Home Secretary to rethink removing 20% discount
Migration Advisory Committee asks Home Secretary to reconsider removing the 20% discount to going rate of pay for employers sponsoring skilled workers in shortage roles
How will UK measures to reduce immigration affect employers in 2024?
Most people don’t yet appreciate the full implications for UK businesses and workers of policies the government has implemented this year to reduce UK immigration.
New UK right to work code of practice triples fines on February 13. How to protect firms
The Immigration (Employment of Adults Subject to Immigration Control) (Maximum Penalty) (Amendment) Order 2023 has now been approved by the House of Commons and the House of Lords.
An update on 2024’s UK immigration changes for employers, workers and family
Vanessa Ganguin summarises 2024 immigration rules changes for the HR Director.
UK immigration changes to be aware of in 2024 for employers, workers, visitors and families
The UK Government has announced various changes to UK immigration laws for 2024, most ostensibly to reduce net migration numbers. Below is a summary what we know so far about the changes.
The UK Government's immigration announcements - what employers, staff and families should know
The new Home Secretary James Cleverly’s “five-point plan” to reduce annual immigration by 300,000 has caused consternation in many UK sectors already finding difficulties filling vacancies without sponsoring migrant workers.
UK Youth Mobility Scheme expanded for Japan, South Korea and Uruguay in January immigration changes
The UK Home Office has published a Statement of Changes to the Immigration Rules that further expands the UK’s reciprocal Youth Mobility Scheme – which allows British youth and counterparts to work in each other’s countries – as the UK signs more trade deals.
UK five point plan for immigration hits skilled worker employers, healthcare staff and families
The UK Home Secretary James Cleverly has presented the government’s new measures aimed at reducing UK net migration which has risen post-Brexit, partly as a result of mounting skills shortages in sectors such as healthcare, engineering and tech.
What are the best UK immigration options for recruiting Tech Workers?
Vanessa Ganguin Immigration Law's Anushka Sinha and Vanessa Ganguin offer a snapshot of current UK visas options that the tech sector can use to bring the talent they need to Britain.
UK business immigration announcements in the Chancellor’s Autumn Statement
The Chancellor of the Exchequer's Autumn Statement trails United Kingdom business immigration policy for 2024.
Open for business? Britain’s constricted immigration pathways for entrepreneurs
Ben Maitland discusses options for innovators and entrepreneurs in Solicitor's Journal
Do I need a Visitor Visa for the UK?
Vanessa Ganguin Immigration Law's Ross Kennedy and Vanessa Ganguin outline everything you need to know about coming to the UK as a visitor.
Latest eligible universities to apply for UK’s High Potential Individual visa announced
Eligible people who graduated from a list of around 40 top universities in the past five years can come and work in the UK without having to be sponsored by an employer, so it is great news for employers seeking qualifying talent from abroad too as they can avoid the duties of sponsorship.
Exploring UK Immigration Options for the Tech Sector
Vanessa Ganguin Immigration Law's Anushka Sinha examines the immigration routes for tech firms and innovators seeking visas to work in the UK
How to apply for a Skilled Worker sponsor licence
A record number of UK organisations have sponsor licences, especially Skilled Worker licences – up by over 56% just in the past year, as firms turn to talent from abroad to fill skills shortages. How much work is involved?
Eight common immigration myths and how to avoid them
With the Home Office planning to hike fines for breaches of immigration rules, it’s crucial that employers know their way around the visa system and challenge their assumptions, Vanessa Ganguin Immigration Law's Senior Client Manager Ross Kennedy writes in Personnel Today
Home Office immigration fee shake up hits UK employers and individuals
Vanessa Ganguin summarises the hike in fees that the Home Office charges for visas, extensions and nationality applications
MAC recommends scrapping shortage occupation list - Ben Maitland comments in Personnel Today
The Migration Advisory Committee (MAC) has recommended that the government either scraps or heavily reforms the government’s list of occupations it deems to be in short supply, whereby employers can sponsor someone on a skilled worker visa on a lower salary.
MAC review recommends abolishing Shortage Occupation List – what does this mean for employers?
Vanessa Ganguin Immigration Law's Ben Maitland looks at the implications for UK labour shortages
UK Government triples employer fines for illegal working: simple steps to avoid them
Anushka Sinha, Senior Associate at Vanessa Ganguin Immigration Law on the headline-grabbing hike in illegal working penalties announced by the UK Government and how businesses can protect themselves.
UK needs more EU work immigration says Brexit champion
Vanessa Ganguin comments in Personnel Today
Work immigration changes HR teams should be aware of in 2023
Vanessa Ganguin writes for HR Magazine