Charles Russell Speechlys LLP is well-placed to serve major international clients through its large global network of partner firms and growing international presence, in addition to the strength of its cross-service offering. The team’s existing capabilities in China have been bolstered with the opening of a new office in Singapore, and the firm has established a track record in assisting US-based start-ups and HNW individuals operating in the Middle East. The firm’s wider corporate offering, including the corporate tax and private wealth teams, are well integrated with the immigration practice, providing a comprehensive service for relocating HNW individuals. Rose Carey heads the practice, applying her ‘in-depth technical and industry knowledge’ to her impressive Chinese HNW client base, and has cultivated close relationships with a number of US firms. Kelvin Tanner is noted for his specialism in inward investment for companies establishing a presence in the UK.

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  • 'The immigration practice provides high level and comprehensive advice. All members of the practice are very responsive and take the time to understand the client's specific needs.'
  • 'Kelvin Tanner was always very thorough in assessing our needs and provided us with excellent legal advice. He was very responsive in regard to any query. His advice was comprehensive, and he kept us up to date on future legislative developments with potential impact on our case.'
  • 'CRS are very responsive, knowledgeable and proactive, with proven experience in handling all types of cases whether it's simple or very complex. The team works with their various complementary departments, such as tax planning, to provide a comprehensive package to the client before they immigrate to the UK. The team also maintains a good relationship with the Home Office to keep abreast with their new and updated immigration rules and regulations, and to advise clients of any changes that may affect their visa status.'
  • 'CRS have proven to be extremely knowledgeable in this area, with the ability to provide proactive advice where needed.'
  • 'Kelvin Tanner provides a personal service on a commercial turnaround.'
  • 'Rose Carey is excellent and an outstanding leader, as she has the in-depth technical and industry knowledge and can react very quickly to the continually changing visa landscape and requirements.'
  • 'A very smart outfit which delivers brilliant service, rapidly and without compromise.'
  • 'Rose Carey is a legend. Organised, informed, influential and supremely well-connected.'

Key clients

  • Sony Interactive Entertainment Europe
  • Entain
  • Brasserie Bar Co

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Charles Russell Speechlys LLP
Rose Carey is a partner and head of the firm’s Immigration group, specialising in business immigration, and has extensive knowledge in all aspects of immigration. Rose acts for a wide range of multinational enterprises as well as high net worth individuals dealing with corporate and personal immigration matters. She has significant experience in dealing with appeals before the First Tier Tribunal and Upper Tribunal and judicial reviews. Rose often deals with complex immigration matters for clients and has assisted clients with arranging visas for urgent assignments and new hires. She also regularly advises clients in relation to their compliance with legislation on preventing illegal working and provides bespoke in house training on compliance and right to work issues. Rose frequently advises on Tier 1 (Investor) applications, acting for both clients of private banks and high net worth individuals and often presents on this topic. In addition to in-bound UK immigration, Rose has experience in advising on and co-ordinating immigration applications globally. Rose’s extensive contacts throughout the Immigration Authorities in the UK and with the British Diplomatic Posts around the world allow us to achieve exceptional results for all clients.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Rose Carey

Other key lawyers

Kelvin Tanner