Russell-Cooke LLP provides immigration support for major corporate transactions headed by leading US and UK law firms, advising on the immigration implications of acquisitions, divestitures, and restructures. For personal immigration, the firm undertakes complex work for HNW individuals, those seeking to establish start-ups, and a number of other individuals, and has an established niche in handling international surrogacy arrangements. Practice head Edward Wanambwa brings his experience in corporate law to the firm’s business immigration practice, with particular experience in handling immigration mandates for national and international corporates, in addition to a strong track record in advising individuals in their personal immigration matters. Legal counsel Tom Bradford, as a former barrister, is noted for his expertise in handling contentious immigration work.
Testimonials
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- 'I have worked with Tom Bradford. He is outstandingly professional, well-organised and empathetic with clients.'
- 'The firm has a standout presence in immigration law as evident from it having retained Legal Counsel Tom Bradford who is a specialist in immigration law matters.'
- 'Great knowledge and attention to clients needs.'
Work highlights
- Advised a major private equity firm on immigration aspects of its proposed acquisition of a major multinational tourism business.
- Advised a New York based hedge fund on all immigration aspects of its office relocation from New York to London.
- Advised on obtaining visas, in a very short timeframe, for co-founders and a team of developers of a fintech company.
Lawyers
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Ed Wanambwa