The immigration practice at Shepherd and Wedderburn, led by John Vassiliou, assists both employers and individuals with global mobility issues. The firm assists companies in navigating the complexities of recruiting foreign skilled workers, understanding visa requirements, and ensuring compliance with sponsor regulations. In addition to representing clients at the Court of Session, the UK Supreme Court, and the European Court of Human Rights, Vassiliou also specialises in sports immigration law, offering advice on international football player transfers and managing right-to-work verifications for international recruits at domestic events.
Testimonials
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‘John Vassiliou has an extremely broad and detailed knowledge of immigration law.’
‘John Vassiliou is extremely experienced and competent. He provides ad hoc support, responding to individual queries and providing legal updates regarding the ever-shifting legal landscape, particularly in relation to the Ukraine Schemes.’
Work highlights
- Acted for a professional football club in the Scottish Premiership, advising on sponsorship and visa applications for the club’s international player signings.
- Acted for a global computer game development company as representatives on the company’s sponsor licence since May 2019, to provide sponsor licence compliance advice and assist with applications for the company’s sponsored workers.