The Wilkes Partnership is lauded for its ‘very competent and client-focused approach’, ably led by Pam Sidhu. Sidhu is the lead contact for business immigration work, and is supported by lawyers from the firm’s employment and corporate teams. It advises several employer clients and owner managers on diverse matters. Areas of concentration include advising on skilled worker status, global business mobility issues and sponsorship matters.

Legal 500 Editorial commentary

Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

  • 'A team distinguished by its unparalleled commitment to excellence and client satisfaction. The firm's unique strengths lie in its profound understanding of immigration law intricacies, coupled with a personalised touch that ensures tailored solutions for clients.'
  • ‘Pam Sidhu's deep knowledge ensures clients receive tailored solutions.'

  • ‘A supportive team that have helped with an ever-changing landscape of immigration law. Always available to support and be aware of the most up-to-date legislation, which helps significantly. Pam Sidhu is very diligent and supportive.’

  • ‘A very competent and client-focussed approach. Pam Sidhu is an excellent solicitor with detailed knowledge and willingness to see/address the issues from a client's perspective.’

  • ‘Teams work closely and smoothly together to give legal advice. Highly qualified lawyers, great availability and speedy response times, ability to make law understandable for non-legals.’

  • ‘Strong employment law and immigration team. Pam Sidhu is a standout individual, listening and asking questions before advising. Explains the situation in a pragmatic and commercial manner.’

  • ‘Our dealings with Wilkes have always been handled in a professional manner. Advice given to us regarding immigration is always of a high standard.’

  • ‘Ms Pam Sidhu was very responsive, thorough and led us to the result we hoped for. Pam proved to be a strong capability within the UK immigration area.'

Key clients

  • German Christmas Company Limited
  • 7Dxperts UK Ltd
  • Electro-Service R.B. SRL
  • Franklin Covey Europe Limited
  • Margetts Limited
  • Simportal Limited
  • Advena Medical Limited
  • Caeser LLC
  • Lunar HR
  • Hanson Lawrie
  • Vector Corrosion Technologies Limited
  • Specsfactory Germany Ltd
  • Stratasys Solutions Limited/Stratasys Inc.

Work highlights

  • Adviser to German Christmas Company Ltd, the largest German Christmas market operator in Europe outside of Germany and Austria for several years.
  • Adviser to a major global engineering business for offshore windfarms with over 40 locations and 2,000 employees worldwide.
  • Adviser to a fast-growing global events company on international employment and immigration issues arising from deployment of staff across the globe in order to design, build and de-rig stage infrastructure for major world events.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Pam Sidhu