Advising HNW clients and celebrities on all aspects of personal immigration, Vanessa Ganguin Immigration Law ‘always makes overwhelmingly complex immigration rules and forms seem relatively straightforward’. The group has particular expertise securing Global Talent visas for artists, scientists, creators and digital tech figures, and also advises on issues relating to family applications, citizenships, indefinite leave to remain and EU Settlement Scheme applications. ‘Excellent’ practice head Vanessa Ganguin advises on all aspects of private immigration and human rights work, while Philip Trott is a specialist in discretionary personal immigration applications outside the rules, and also a go-to lawyer for music industry figures having difficulties entering the country. Ben Maitland, who has a broad ranging immigration practice, and Global Talent route expert Anushka Sinha are also key names in the group.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘The firm always makes overwhelmingly complex immigration rules and forms seem relatively straightforward, and they are very responsive to our inquiries for direction and assistance.’

  • ‘Ross Kennedy and the team are very diligent and organised.’

  • ‘A boutique immigration practice specialising in UK immigration matters for businesses and individuals, particularly in the fast-paced tech sector.'

  • ‘Vanessa Ganguin's team differentiates itself through a unique blend of personalised service and a global network. The team is committed to exceeding client expectations, offering a hands-on, responsive approach.'

  • ‘Vanessa Ganguin is excellent. She is very professional and has precise estimation. She balances emotional and rational responses very well.'

  • ‘Ben Maitland stood out in that he very clearly knew what he was talking about, he cut through what to us was complexity and confusion with absolutely clarity and confidence, explained things fluently and simply and gave us unequivocal advice.'

  • ‘Great team, they give you undivided attention and explain things in a practical non-jargony way.’

  • ‘They are very quick problem solvers and always available.’

Lawyers

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Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Vanessa Ganguin

Other key lawyers

Philip Trott, Ben Maitland, Anushka Sinha, Ross Kennedy