Corporate support solutions, sponsor license applications, and visa packages remain a key component of the practice at Shoosmiths LLP. On the personal immigration side, the practice is also proficient in British citizenship applications, indefinite leave applications, and spouse visas. In Nottingham, Rachel Harvey co-leads the team with the Manchester-based Emma Morgan; Harvey is praised for her ‘savvy commercial advice and ability to get the job done.’ Also based in Nottingham, Rory Stone’s recent caseload encompasses urgent visa applications; Stone is adept at both employment and immigration law matters.
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- 'Rachel Harvey always has the answers to the commercial issues our business needs, she is the best immigration lawyer we have worked with due to her savvy commercial advice and ability to get the job done. She is excellent at dealing with our high profile Premier League football clients who are very demanding.'
- 'Shoosmiths provides practical and sound information and solutions.'
- 'We have total confidence in the advice provided by the partners we have worked with.'
Key clients
- MV Fruehauf
- Revolution Bars Group
- Playground Games
- CityFibre
- BI Worldwide
- ESCATEC Mechatronics Ltd
- Bernard Holmes
- Amey
- SUFC
Work highlights
- Advised on a personal immigration matter for an individual who is applying to remain in the UK on the basis of her private life and human rights (Article 8 ECHR).
- Advised on strategic new hires and existing employees seeking to switch visa category.
- Acted for a national retailer on an appeal to the Home Office in respect of a potential £20,000.00 civil penalty for allegedly employing an adult who was subject to immigration control who no longer had the right to work in the UK.
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Practice head
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Emma Morgan, Rachel Harvey