Immigration

Doyle Clayton

Client Satisfaction

Distinguished for its ‘exceptional customer care and guidance’, the seasoned immigration group at Doyle Clayton advises clients such as corporations, global businesses, educational institutions and entrepreneurs on the full range of immigration matters. Practice head and business immigration expert Anita de Atouguia has a ‘strategic approach to immigration matters that makes her service stand out’, and Alfreda Joubert advises corporates and private clients on all aspects of business immigration, with particular expertise advising startup firms in sectors such as Construction and AI to expand their businesses in the UK. Both lawyers are dual-qualified in the UK and South Africa. Malini Skandachanmugarasan is also a key contact for corporate immigration issues, especially ones involving strategic direction and discretionary applications. Elisabeth Kynaston, who regularly advises on sponsor licenses and right to work issues, and Anna Blackden who assists clients such as educational institutions and employers on a broad range of immigration matters, are also notable practitioners. Adam Cotterill left the group in October 2023.

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Testimonials

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‘Very attentive and skilled people.’
‘Anita de Atouguia has a comprehensive knowledge of UK immigration rules.’
‘Doyle Clayton's immigration team is lead by the impressive Anita de Atouguia. Anita has a strategic approach to immigration matters that makes her service stand out for her clients. She gets to the heart of the matter, provides excellent advice and then steers clients through what can often be very unnerving immigration situations. Anita instils the same standard of work in all of her team, so the department as a whole delivers high quality results.’
‘I am always impressed by the reliability and timeliness of the team. The attention to detail is second to none. They also use great technology for AML requirements which makes it easy to submit relevant documents.’
‘Anita De Atouguia is great to work with, knows our firm well and is alert to our requirements. She and her team will provide detailed documentation to ensure that we can be compliant in all our immigration requirements. They always reach out well before any deadlines to ensure preparations can be made.’
‘Timely commercial advice.’
‘Responsive and commercial.’
‘What sets Doyle & Clayton apart, is the exceptional customer care and guidance they offer.’