![Mark Lilley-Tams](/cdn-cgi/image/width=256/https://www.legal500.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/13/2020/11/i-MXK5pz4-X2.jpg)
Immigration
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The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
![Mark Lilley-Tams](/cdn-cgi/image/width=256/https://www.legal500.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/13/2020/11/i-MXK5pz4-X2.jpg)
![Sally McEwen](/cdn-cgi/image/width=256/https://www.legal500.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/13/2020/11/i-LRgRwX9-X2.jpg)
![Thalej Vasishta](/cdn-cgi/image/width=256/https://www.legal500.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/13/2020/07/Thalej-Vasishta-The-Legal-500-Profile-Imagery.png)
Paragon Law
Thalej Vasishta is a senior solicitor specialising in corporate immigration law. He works primarily with UK companies wishing to employ skilled foreign nationals and overseas companies and individuals seeking to invest in or trade with the UK.
Thal also heads up the Brexit Group at the firm. Thal's work has included advising several large businesses, which are dependent on migrant workers and on their people strategy post Brexit. He has been active training organisations, businesses and trade associations on immigration issues related to Brexit and immigration.
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Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Leading associates
Rising stars with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
![Emma Okenyi](/cdn-cgi/image/width=256/https://www.legal500.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/13/2021/09/Emma-Okenyi-The-Legal-500-Profile-Imagery.png)
Paragon Law
Emma is the head of the Personal and Family Immigration department, established as a director and Solicitor at Paragon Law. Specialising in representing clients for family and personal immigration matters. She has extensive experience in all aspects of immigration law and in particular family and private life applications (both in country and entry clearance applications). Emma has special interest in complex nationality matters and has represented clients both within and outside the UK.
In addition, Emma works closely with various local authorities in resolving immigration matters relating to children in care and victims of domestic abuse. Emma was instrumental in setting up a monthly pro bono immigration advice surgery service for users of Nottingham Citizens Advice Bureau- the advice surgery has been running for over 7 years.
![Lydia Watkinson](/cdn-cgi/image/width=256/https://www.legal500.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/13/2023/10/i-krwwrNx-X2-e1697120735754.jpg)
OTB Legal
Lydia is an Associate Solicitor in ther Business Immigeation Team at OTB Legal Lydia has experience in both family applications and work visas. Lydia has experience of working on complex legal cases, and has successfully represented clients in complex judicial review challenges.