Howard Kennedy LLP has a comprehensive corporate immigration practice with a strong focus on the tech sector. The group has extensive experience obtaining Sponsor Licences for businesses, as well as assisting with compliance through on-site audits, health check and staff training. In addition, the group has distinctive capabilities with Start-up and Innovator routes. Practice head John Kiely has a broad practice in corporate immigration that spans multiple sectors, with a strong focus on sports.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘John Kiely is responsive and pro-active in supporting clients.’

  • ‘Team was very responsive and answered all questions in details. The team looking after our account was diverse and collaboration was smooth.’

  • ‘John Kiely and Jieun Kim were a delight to work with.’

  • ‘The department is very informative and responsive.’

  • ‘John Kiely is very responsive and professional.’

Work highlights

  • Advising a transport company on compliance and immigration matters as they expand their overseas workforce in the UK.
  • Advising a high street retailer on compliance matters relating to their sponsor licence, as well as legal advice and support for all Skilled Workers visa applications.
  • Advising a luxury restaurant and beach club group with over 15 locations internationally with Skilled Worker visa applications.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

John Kiely

Other key lawyers

Jieun Kim