Kirsty Cooke
Ashfords LLPAshfords LLP advises employers and individuals on right to work issues, including EU nationals’ right to reside and the points-based system, and also handles the immigration aspects of corporate transactions. The practice also stands out for its expertise in the tech, healthcare, and hospitality sectors alongside niche experience in marine and seafarer cases. Praised for her ‘exceptional blend of expertise, dedication, and client-focused approach’, team leader Kirsty Cooke assists on a wide array of recruitment, employment, and HR matters for regional and national clients. At the associate level, Laura Wonnacott is a key name with specialisms covering the marine sector as well as family visa applications.
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Testimonials
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- 'This practice distinguishes itself through its multidisciplinary team's holistic approach, blending industry insight with innovative solutions tailored to each client's needs. Clients benefit from the team's diverse expertise, proactive problem-solving, and strategic thinking, fostering a collaborative partnership focused on achieving goals efficiently.'
- 'The individuals I have the privilege to work with, particularly Kirsty Cooke, stand out due to their exceptional blend of expertise, dedication, and client-focused approach. Kirsty's standout quality lies in her ability to combine deep industry knowledge with innovative thinking, consistently delivering tailored solutions that exceed client expectations.'
- 'They understand our business model, how we operate and what our priorities and challenges are. Anytime we need support, the team from Ashfords is quick to answer and extremely helpful.'
- 'Kirsty Cooke has been very helpful in guiding us through the sponsorship application process as well as dealing with various queries we have had when applying for certificates of sponsorship for some of our managers.'
Key clients
- Capital Arches Group Limited
- Ocado Group Limited
- Nanusens Ltd
- Rathlin Energy UK Ltd
- The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
- JAAM Restaurants Ltd
- Indegno UK Ltd
- Laggan & Associates
- 70mph Limited
- BECO Capital Limited
- McDonald’s Franchisees
Work highlights
- Providing ongoing support to Royal Devon NHS Foundation Trust on all UK immigration issues including on right to work issues, Health and Care Worker visas and the immigration requirements following the recruitment of foreign qualified doctors and nurses.
- Advising a large provider of care services to children on all UK immigration issues and recently carried out a comprehensive immigration compliance audit.
- Providing ongoing support to Ocado Group Limited on all day-to-day immigration issues.
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Kirsty Cooke