With offices in the UK, US and Singapore, Magrath Sheldrick LLP has a global immigration offering that is a strong choice for international businesses. Head of practice Ben Sheldrick leads a group that regularly assists multinational companies and individuals with the full range of corporate immigration matters, including work authorisation, skilled worker visas and UK entry clearance, as well as strategic immigration planning, developing compliance and legal right-to-work policies, and also has particular expertise in the financial services sector. The group also includes Joanne Taylor, who focuses on corporate immigration and has significant expertise in all aspects of Sponsor Licence matters, and Anita Ofis who specialises in all aspects of UK corporate immigration. Antonia Grant, who joined from Baker McKenzie LLP in September 2023 and specialises in the full range of corporate and personal immigration in the Asia Pacific region and Chris Magrath are also key contacts.

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  • ‘The team have always been really amenable and flexible to meet the needs of our organisation.’

  • ‘We feel treated as a valued and important client; the team is very responsive to us and our employees. They are willing to join calls with the business and provide regular training sessions which are greatly appreciated by HR partners and recruiters.

  • 'They are all aware of the nature of their client's business and work with us to provide the best solutions for all.’
  • 'Joanne Taylor managed the account for many years and keeps an active watching brief.’

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Practice head

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Ben Sheldrick

Other key lawyers

Joanne Taylor, Anita Ofis, Antonia Grant, Chris Magrath