England - North West • Employment
Shoosmiths LLP
Shoosmiths LLP regularly advises employers on everything from compliance and right to work checks to applications for sponsor licenses. The practice also assists employers on the rules for business visitors and visit visa applications. Emma Morgan co-heads the team and acts for clients across the logistics, education, engineering and telecoms sectors. Other co-head Rachel Harvey is recommended for her experience in both corporate and personal immigration affairs.
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Testimonials
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‘A very diverse team of highly intelligent, very knowledgeable people. Nothing was ever too much, happy to do as much or as little as required by the client. Communications are in plain English with no legal jargon.’
‘Warm, friendly, approachable, knowledgeable and down to earth. Always kept up to date and followed up with to ensure everything was going to plan and deadlines met.’
‘The team are very helpful and knowledgeable.’
‘I have found that all of those that I have dealt with at Shoosmiths have been taken the time to explain issues clearly in non-legal jargon so as to be easily understandable. They have been readily available and provided great advice.’
Key clients
- South Staffordshire College
- CityFibre Holdings Limited
- MV Fruehauf
- University of Northampton
- The Francis Crick Institute
- Fulcrum Infrastructure Limited
Work highlights
- Assisted a research and education institute with upskilling the HR and People team and provided training on right to work and sponsorship.
- Advised CityFibre Holdings Limited on strategic new hires and employees seeking to switch visa category.
- Acted for MV Fruehauf in obtaining an urgent sponsor license application and skilled worker visa.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Emma Morgan, Rachel Harvey