Charles Russell Speechlys LLP's team consists of ‘highly skilled professionals with specialised expertise in immigration law’. With offices in multiple regions and particular expertise advising clients from China and the Middle East, the firm offers global support, and can also leverage its status as a full-service firm with corporate, tax and private wealth teams that can ensure a holistic service to clients. The group advises on the full range of corporate immigration matters, including work relating to compliance and Sponsor Licences, as well as Skilled Worker visas and the transfer of key personnel for family offices. Practice head Rose Carey has ‘extensive legal knowledge’ of business immigration and regularly advises multinational enterprises and HNW individuals on a broad range of corporate immigration issues. Another key contact is Kelvin Tanner who advises clients such as multinational companies, SMEs and start ups on immigration strategy, compliance and the relocation of staff to the UK, and also specialises in inward investment matters for businesses establishing a UK company or registering a subsidiary.
Testimonials
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‘The team as a whole is great and highly trusted when it comes to providing quality legal advice. I have no hesitations in referring my clients to Charles Russel Speechlys for any immigration matter that may arise.’
‘Kelvin Tanner and Adam Kyte impressed me with their quick response times and ability to generate creative solutions for client needs. I am confident in their knowledge of UK immigration law and they are both incredibly personable. Adam Kyte in particular is fantastic about providing a very quick, yet very detailed, response to an initial query and making himself available for further follow up questions. ’
‘I am constantly impressed with their ability to handle any immigration matter of any size - all clients that I refer are treated with respect and zealous advocacy.’
‘The team comprises highly skilled professionals with specialised expertise in immigration law. The team prioritises understanding client's unique needs and tailoring strategies to achieve optimal outcomes. The practice continually provides real-time update to clients.’
‘The team continuously stays abreast of the latest legal developments and regulations, ensuring that clients receive the highest quality representation. The team is not only adept at navigating complex legal matters but also excel at strategic thinking. They approach each case with a forward-looking mindset, anticipating potential challenges and devising creative solutions to achieve client's objectives.’
‘The Charles Russell Speechlys LLP team provide a consistently high level of professional service and advice to our company. Kelvin Tanner has an extensive knowledge of immigration matters and provides us with expert, timely advice when requested. Adam Kyte has always gone the extra mile in providing clear feedback and practical steps on progression on sometimes complex cases. ’
‘The firm provides a very good service with extensive up to date and relevant industry knowledge and advice. ’
‘Rose Carey provides me with an excellent service. She has extensive legal knowledge and provides very good advice and helps my clients tremendously. Her assistant, Owen Chan, is also very efficient and helpful.’
Key clients
- Sony Interactive Entertainment Europe (SIEE)
- Entain
- Brasserie Bar Co
Work highlights
- Acted for SIEE, better known as PlayStation, on immigration issues.
- Acted for the Heartwood Collection (formerly Brasserie Bar Co), who owns a chain of pubs as well as the Blanc Brasseries chain of restaurants, providing strategic advice on how to sponsor Skilled Worker visas or extend and retain existing highly trained chefs to fill critical gaps in their kitchen workforce.
Lawyers
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Rose Carey