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Matthew James

Matthew James

Bates Wells, London

Work Department

Immigration

Position

Matthew is an Associate in the Immigration Department. His work bridges personal and business immigration, advising on applications based on gamily relationships alongside Global Talent, investor, entrepreneur and innovator applications.

Matthew has built up a particular expertise in advising employers and individuals on the implications of Brexit and the EU Settlement Scheme.

Matthew has also spoken at a number of events for the Creative Industries Federation and the Immigration Industry Association and provided training for ILPA. He has provided commentary for LexisNexis and the wider media.

Career

Joined Bates Wells, 2011 Paralegal, Bates Wells, 2012 - 2015 Trainee Solicitor, Bates Wells, 2015-2017 Admitted as a solicitor, 2017

Memberships

Member of the Immigration Law Practitioners Association

Education

University of Nottingham, BSc (hons) Physics, 2007 Nottingham Law School, Graduate Diploma in Law, 2009 Nottingham Law School, Legal Practice Course, LLB, 2010

Mentions

Employment • London

Immigration: human rights

Leading associate
Employment • London

Immigration: personal

Leading associate