Burges Salmon LLP assists FTSE 100 companies, public bodies, high-net-worth individuals and start-ups on the full range of immigration matters. The team stands out for its experience assisting with the recruitment of overseas nationals under skilled worker visas and visa applications under the points-based system; the group also has a strong track record across right to work matters, immigration audits, corporate transactions, sponsor licenses and sponsor duties. Located in Bristol, the practice is led by Adrian Martin, who has experience in contentious and non-contentious matters. Megan Summers leads the business immigration team, with Katie Hayes also being a central member of the group.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘The team at Burges Salmon are always so helpful to assist with any immigration queries we have. They make themselves readily available.’

  • ‘Katie Hayes and James Edmonds are so helpful and go above and beyond to help my team with our immigration queries. They are diligent and thorough in their work and always make themselves available at short notice to help with difficult employment cases.’

Key clients

  • UK Atomic Energy Authority
  • Pure IP Limited
  • Fido Tech Limited
  • The Royal Horticultural Society
  • The Royal Armouries
  • Harding Brothers Retail Limited
  • Horatio Investments Limited
  • Signet Jewelers Limited
  • ITM Power PLC
  • The Crown Estate
  • Joseph Limited
  • ForgeRock Limited
  • Optegra UK Limited
  • Exeter Friendly Society Limited
  • CNG Fuels Limited

Work highlights

  • Providing the UK Atomic Energy Authority with strategic immigration advice in support of its wider recruitment strategy, including across multiple jurisdictions.
  • Advising Pure IP on all of its UK immigration requirements including advising on the illegal working regime, eligibility requirements, and sponsor license compliance.
  • Providing the Royal Horticultural Society on various immigration routes, delivering training and providing strategic and day-to-day immigration advice.

Lawyers

Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Adrian Martin

Other key lawyers

Megan Summers, Katie Hayes, James Edmonds