With ‘particular expertise in business law and dealing with high net worth clients’, the group at OTS Solicitors has comprehensive capabilities in business immigration. The team regularly assists a broad range of clients with visas such as Global Mobility and Global Talent, Sponsorship Licence applications, illegal working compliance and global migration planning. The group also has notable expertise in the care provision, restaurants and food supply, retail, tech and financial services sectors. The practice is overseen by Teni Shahiean, Oshin Shahiean, and ‘star’ Hans Sok Appadu.

Legal 500 Editorial commentary

Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

  • ‘An exceptional firm all round. Working tirelessly for clients Always on top of developments in the law. Particular expertise in business law and dealing with high net worth clients. A very diverse team with members from or having heritage from all round the world.’

  • ‘They are business like but extremely friendly and approachable to the clients. Teni Shahiean is everything a Senior Partner should be demonstrating in depth knowledge of the sector and providing real leadership. Hans Sok Appadu is a star. The clients without fail love him but his friendly manner belies a hugely impressive intellect and grasp of the law. Sanae Sahebjalal is a rising star who is eager and willing to fight her clients' cause and go the extra mile for them.’

  • ‘They are very knowledgeable.’

  • ‘The team at the firm was incredibly supportive and efficient throughout our immigration case. Each member demonstrated a high level of expertise and cooperation, ensuring a seamless process and effective communication.’

  • ‘Sanae Sahebjalal exemplified unparalleled professionalism in handling our immigration case, her profound knowledge and meticulous approach ensuring all legalities were perfectly addressed.’

  • ‘Hans Sok Appadu has great knowledge of commercial immigration solutions.’

  • ‘This team is a very professional team that is very knowledgeable in terms of the Home Office's requirements and the types of documents required to fulfill them.’

  • ‘Sanae has been great from the first meeting till the closing of our ILR visa applications. She is very personable and patient.’

Key clients

  • Gagandeep Singh and Arminder Singh Channa
  • South City Ltd
  • Yomna Awad
  • Naga Fried Chicken Ltd – part of Morley’s Fried Chicken Ltd
  • Essex Care Consortium (Fordham) Ltd
  • Arteak Ltd
  • Young Sun Sok
  • Care Supply Pool Limited
  • Detroit Pizza Ltd
  • Hope Homecare limited
  • Hilton Foods Solution Limited
  • Hilton Foods UK
  • AHT Cooling Systems Supermarket (UK)
  • Ali A
  • Solve Money
  • N S
  • iAM Capital
  • Vorto Ltd

Work highlights

  • Secured a sole representative visa extension extension for a client.
  • Acted for a global food supplier in acquiring a sponsorship licence and in related visa matters.
  • Advised and conducted an audit of Care Supply Pool Limited, a care home agency, uncovering issues in personnel record keeping and right to work checks for over 300 overseas workers.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Teni Shahiean, Oshin Shahiean, Hans Sok Appadu

Other key lawyers

Sanae Sahebjalal