Lauded for its ‘commercial and collaborative’ approach, the immigration team at Ward Hadaway LLP advises clients on a broad range of mandates, including applications to become a sponsor for skilled worker, global business mobility and temporary visas. Leading the team is the ’helpful and pragmatic’ Flora Mewies who assists clients on a host of matters. Laura Darnley has been described as ‘technically very sound.’

Legal 500 Editorial commentary

Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

  • ‘Laura Darnley is technically very sound and her attention to detail is excellent. We have worked alongside Laura on some complex employment matters where we needed her input on the immigration side and she is a pleasure to work with.’

  • ‘The team were exceptionally knowledgeable of the subject and provided the appropriate level of information to allow me to improve my knowledge in the area, so that I could make informed decisions that impacted on the business and individuals.'

  • ‘I worked with Laura Darnley and Arshia Hashmi and both took the time to understand my requirements and the level of understanding I possessed in immigration law. More importantly the were very clear in explaining complex points and provided exceptional advice'

  • ‘Ward Hadaway is a great firm to work with, their approach is always commercial and collaborative.’

  • ‘Flora is extremely helpful and pragmatic in her approach.’

  • ‘Laura Darnley has a crucial understanding of our requirements, and she always delivers on those specifications. This prevents time-wasting and, ultimately, cost.’

  • ‘Laura Darnley stands out as an exceptional partner at the firm. She's always client-first and paints the whole picture instead of only telling you what you'd like to hear. She's delivered really good outcomes in our engagements.’

  • ‘Laura Darnley was excellent throughout, personable and highly understanding of individual circumstances. She kept in touch throughout the process with regular updates and would highly recommend.'

Key clients

  • Signature Senior Care
  • HMS Host
  • GN Hearing UK Limited
  • Peak 15 Limited
  • Richer Sounds Limited
  • Nanoplexus Limited
  • Pimlott's Butchers
  • Gosforth Federated Academies Limited (Gosforth Group MAT)
  • Akereos Capital Limited
  • North Star Housing Group Limited (trading as North Star Housing Group)

Lawyers

Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Flora Mewies

Other key lawyers

Laura Darnley, Arshia Hashmi