Managing Partners: Laura Devine
Number of partners: 7
Other fee earners: 26
Firm Overview:
A ‘highly regarded’ UK and US immigration boutique, ‘particularly noted’ for its strong transatlantic capability, Laura Devine Immigration (LDI) and its office, Laura Devine Attorneys in New York, advise on UK and US immigration, as well as British and US nationality laws. The continuing success of the firm, with its reputation as a ‘powerhouse and a go-to team’ and sustained by its ‘impressive client service’, recommendations and referrals from multinational corporates, SMEs, individuals and other law firms, is driven by ‘deeply respected’ founder and Managing Partner, Laura Devine, described as ‘clearly at the top of her game’ and the ‘incredibly astute’ Sophie Barrett-Brown. Natasha Chell is described as a ‘polished professional’ whilst Jennifer Stevens is ‘utterly fantastic’ and Christi Jackson ‘very responsive, thorough and informative.’
The firm has numerous awards including Citywealth’s Magic Circle Award Immigration Practice of the Year award and is listed as a Times Best Law Firm.
Main Areas of Practice:
While LDI is noted to be ‘a go-to team for corporate immigration’, it advises on the full range of UK and US immigration and nationality law including personal immigration and has a well-respected human rights and appeals practice.
Clients:
Noted for its ‘impressive client service’ and ‘highly regarded’ for its ‘business immigration advice to multinationals, SMEs and individual entrepreneurs.’ LDI represents an array of corporate and individual clients across all sectors, from finance to fashion and education to the entrepreneurial economy including many household names in the corporate world, families, investors, high net worth individuals and celebrities.
International:
Described in the legal press as a ‘transatlantic powerhouse’, the offices in London and New York with 70 staff, advise on UK and US immigration law, and operate a visa courier service from New York handling UK immigration applications being submitted in the US.
Laura Devine Immigration is associated with Laura Devine Attorneys LLC, New York.
