Bhavneeta Limbachia
Russell-Cooke LLPA sought-after firm by financial services companies, multinational energy conglomerates, international law firms and SMEs, Russell-Cooke LLP is ‘highly regarded by businesses across various industries for their proficiency in UK immigration matters’. The group is particularly capable of assisting clients on the immigration law implications of corporate transactions, as practice head Edward Wanambwa is an expert in this type of work. The group also includes ‘unique legal professional’ Tom Bradford, who has extensive experience advising overseas entrepreneurs and business owners with relocating to the UK, and Bhavneeta Limbachia whose ‘professionalism, attentiveness and knowledge are exceptional’ and advises across a broad range of industries, including healthcare, energy, tech, finance and media. Harry Qiu Yu Yu joined the group from Gherson LLP in November 2023.
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Testimonials
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‘The immigration team at Russell Cooke London is highly regarded by businesses across various industries for their proficiency in UK immigration matters. They not only offer guidance to individuals but also support clients of different professional services firms with their immigration requirements.’
‘Tom Bradford's dual barrister/solicitor role, government experience, focus on business immigration, commitment to legal education, and stellar academic credentials make him a unique legal professional. He has particular expertise assisting entrepreneurs, investors, and business professionals with UK visas and immigration matters. ’
‘Great team, great support.’
‘Bhavneeta Limbachia is very knowledgeable and professional.’
‘Bhavneeta Limbachia was wonderfully helpful and walked us through the whole process from start to finish. Her professionalism, attentiveness and knowledge are exceptional!!’
Key clients
- Leading UK tech company
- The third largest logistics company in the EU
- Leading commercial law firm in the Middle East
- Multi-billion dollar US listed retail business
- US listed “household name” financial trading company
- Multi-billion pound New York based hedge fund
- Multinational food retail business based in the US
- Multi-billion pound Swiss Hedge Fund
- Leading British multinational, independent global energy conglomerate
- Major EU-based airline
- Victim in fear of persecution on account of sexuality who was being held as a prisoner in his home
- Young adult facing deportation following acquittal for a criminal offence
- Advised on the adoption of child which was not legally recognised in the UK with respect registering the child as a British citizen
- 4 year old child denied entry to the UK
- Kyrgyzstan national with adverse immigration history
- Kenyan spouse who was twice denied entry to the UK
- Pro-bono advice for Ukrainian national stranded in Kiev
- Widowed dependant with young children
- Child of an Austrian national seeking registration as a British citizen based on discretion
Work highlights
- Advised a UK tech company on immigration aspects of its multi-billion pound sale to a “household name” UK utilities provider
- Advised a large EU logistics company on immigration aspects of setting up the technology branch of its business in the UK, with an estimated value of £10 million
- Advised a commercial law firm in the Middle East on immigration aspects of establishing its UK branch.
Lawyers
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Edward Wanambwa
Russell-Cooke LLPPractice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Ed Wanambwa