Sacha Wooldridge
Birketts LLPThe ‘responsive and proactive’ team at Birketts LLP regularly assists clients with a multitude of immigration matters, including sponsor licensing, Expansion Worker visas, Skilled Worker routes, and Global Talent visas. The firm has particular expertise in the faith, media, shipping and agricultural sectors, and also frequently advises corporate clients on the prevention of illegal working. The practice is led by Sacha Wooldridge, described as ‘very helpful and responsive’, who is based in London and regularly operates out of the firm’s Norwich, Ipswich, Chelmsford and Kent offices. Wooldridge assists businesses and HNW individuals with employee visa applications, immigration compliance and global mobility strategies. Janice Leggett has retired to a consulting position with the firm.
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‘Sacha Wooldridge has outstanding knowledge of sponsored worker immigration routes and has an easy manner that encourages complete confidence from her clients.’
‘Very responsive and proactive. They take a holistic approach and are willing to help on matters not directly linked to immigration.’
‘I have worked with Sacha Wooldridge. She is very helpful and responsive with a positive attitude open to explore all options.'
‘Excellent skill and experience on immigration status.'
- 'I hugely appreciate Sacha Wooldridge for her skill and excellent experience in the immigration matters ’
Key clients
- Ofcom
- Advertising Producers Association
Work highlights
- Secured the UK’s first ever expansion worker visa by the Home Office progression to secure A-rating for licence, add Skilled Worker capability and provide long term sponsorship capability in the UK for Bobbies.
- Providing ongoing support to a Premier League football club with adhoc immigration advice in relation to players, from juniors and development squad to first team, and club staff including temporary player loans.
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