Business Immigration Solicitors

Gulbenkian Andonian Solicitors is proud to be named one of the top business immigration law firms in London and the UK, helping businesses of all sizes and industries.

Our team of skilled and experienced business immigration solicitors is dedicated to offering our clients personalised advice and assistance to meet their distinctive requirements.

Call us on 020 7269 9590 or fill out the form to discuss your how we can help your business with its immigration needs. We we will get back to you within 24 hours.

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Top Tier Business Immigration Lawyers and Solicitors in the UK

Our firm has secured a Top Tier ranking by the Legal 500 for the last 5 years and have been helping businesses in the UK and worldwide with immigration services since 1985.

Our business immigration team provide a range of services emphasising practical and professionally sound solutions, like obtaining sponsorship licences, compliance advice, and international mobility services. Our firm has won numerous awards, including being featured in the Legal 500 Hall of Fame, being featured on Corporate LiveWire in 2019 as Law Firm of the Year, and also receiving over 50 compliments from judges across the UK in the last 3 years alone.

Whether you are a small business or a large worldwide corporation, we are committed to providing you with the highest calibre of knowledge and support to help you accomplish your immigration objectives.

UK Business Immigration Services — Visas, Licences and Compliance

As a leading UK business immigration law firm, we have helped hundreds of businesses navigate the complexities of obtaining Skilled Worker Sponsor Licences, hiring foreign workers under the Skilled Worker visa route, and also navigating Home Office Sponsor Licence compliance visits.

We are aware that bringing in talent from abroad is frequently crucial for businesses to grow and stay competitive, and we will make sure to help you navigate the complexities of the visa application procedure to make sure that when you recruit from abroad, it is successful.

We will also work with you and guide you on renewing your company sponsor licence and managing the complexities of employee transfers under the Global Business Mobility routes. Our business immigration solicitors are experts on the best practices surrounding record-keeping and compliance visits and will ensure that your organisation adheres to all sponsor licence requirements.

By engaging with us at Gulbenkian Andonian Business Immigration Solicitors, you can benefit from our comprehensive knowledge of UK business immigration laws and regulations, ensuring a smooth and compliant process for your business and your sponsored workers.

Regardless of the type of visa you need — Skilled Worker, Senior or Specialist Worker (intra-company transfer), or any other — we will take care of the paperwork, offer guidance on the necessary supporting materials, and communicate on your behalf with the Home Office.

Our Most Popular Business Immigration Services

Innovator Founder Visa Applications

The Innovator Founder Visa is designed for entrepreneurs with a compelling business idea who are ready to establish and scale their operations in the UK. It requires the business idea to be innovative, viable and scalable and approved by an endorsing body.

Here at Gulbenkian Andonian Solicitors, we offer a full-stack, client-centric service, providing detailed guidance every step of the way. Our team of skilled business immigration experts are equipped to aid you in preparing a convincing business plan and will guide you in securing the necessary endorsement, completing the application process, and fulfilling the relevant requirements if your idea is suitable.

Learn more about the Innovator Founder Visa

Recent Sponsor Licence Developments

Sponsor licence compliance is one of the fastest-moving areas of UK business immigration. Some of our latest guidance for employers:

How We Have Helped Businesses Since 1985

Clients have shared their success stories with our highly regarded immigration law firm in London. We've helped businesses succeed all across the UK by processing applications efficiently alongside winning appeal challenges, with high success rates.

We have also helped many clients win appeal cases, overturning decisions made against them, and allowing them to operate freely in the UK with regard to their desired business activities. Such success stories show our prowess in understanding the nuances of UK business immigration law and our dedication to providing our clients with the best possible service.

Additionally, we have assisted hundreds of companies in obtaining sponsor licences that enabled them to hire and retain staff from outside the UK. Our team of immigration specialists has years of experience with corporate immigration challenges, allowing us to furnish solutions tailored to our clients' requirements.

If your query is about an individual visa rather than a business application, our personal immigration team can help instead.

Why Choose Gulbenkian Andonian Business Immigration Solicitors

In addition to having years of experience, our team of UK business immigration lawyers takes great satisfaction in providing excellent customer service, keeping clients informed throughout the entire process to avoid any misunderstandings. We have a solid reputation as one of the UK's most dependable and trustworthy business immigration law firms in London as a result of accomplishing this.

Our team has professional expertise with both straightforward and complicated applications for UK business licences and visas. We have consistently assisted businesses with their issues related to international immigration, and we are convinced that we can do the same for you. One of the best things about working with us is that we also specialise in other legal fields, such as litigation, property, commercial, and employment. This gives us a competitive edge when handling complex cases that might necessitate knowledge and experience in other additional legal fields.

We are aware that the corporate immigration procedure in the UK can be complex and intimidating, but we are here to assist by providing the best immigration guidance. Our immigration experts will make it a top priority to give you comprehensible legal guidance and walk you through the procedure step by step. We'll also keep you informed of any developments and how they might influence your case.

Get Expert Advice from our Legal Team — Call us on 020 7269 9590 or fill in our form.

Contact and Payment Information

To obtain information on payment options and how to get in touch, simply fill out the contact form or give us a call. Our team of expert business immigration solicitors at Gulbenkian Andonian Solicitors is committed to providing clients with convenient and hassle-free communication channels. We make sure that our clients can easily use our services, and we're constantly available to respond to their questions.

We provide multiple payment alternatives since we recognise that clients have a variety of payment preferences. In some situations, we provide a fixed fee service with choices for payment to corporate clients and educational institutions. See our pricing information for further details, or our staff is always delighted to go over the available payment alternatives with customers and assist them in selecting the best one for their requirements.

At Gulbenkian Andonian Solicitors, we pride ourselves on providing exceptional client service, and we always strive to make the payment process as smooth and transparent as possible.

Some of the Key Benefits of Working with Our Business Immigration Team

Gulbenkian Andonian focuses on immigration for UK businesses.
Our proficiency in UK corporate immigration, individual immigration, and nationality legislation has earned us a solid reputation.
The Law Society holds us in the highest regard for our work on all immigration-related issues.
Over 300 appeals were successfully handled by our in-house advocacy services in the last three years, a third of which had to do with corporate immigration issues.
We are aware of the substantial effects that immigration policies may have on businesses and their chances of success.
As a firm that has been in business for 35+ years, we understand real-world business challenges and have successfully worked with companies to develop strategies for immigration to overcome them.

Book a Consultation with our Business Immigration Team

If you get in touch with us, we'll make sure you get first-rate service right away. Whether you contact us by phone or email through our contact page, we will respond to you right away and set up an initial session with the lawyer most appropriate for your situation.
Our business immigration lawyers in London would never give you the wrong impression about your case or situation. No time or money will be lost since we will be honest with you and completely reveal any challenges you may have as well as potential solutions.
There isn't a single business immigration strategy that works for everyone. We approach each case and business we work with as an individual opportunity and put considerable time and effort into determining the best course of action for each case.
Additionally, as communication is one of our top concerns, we'll keep your business updated frequently and at every stage of the application or appeal process.

Frequently Asked Questions about our Business Immigration Services

What are the current immigration laws in the UK, and how can they impact my business?

The way UK immigration rules stand now could change the economic picture of the country. Because of this uncertainty, businesses might have a more challenging time keeping and hiring staff, especially those who aren't British citizens. This could also mean more costs and paperwork for companies wanting to hire employees from abroad.

For businesses to stay ahead of the game, they need to keep up with any changes in immigration laws and the way they're applied.

Can you provide advice on the potential risks and consequences of non-compliance with immigration laws?

Companies must consider concerns about compliance and the legal implications of immigration laws. Failure to comply can have severe outcomes, including fines, the loss of a sponsor licence, or even incarceration.

Non-compliance may also negatively impact a company's reputation, making it difficult to recruit and retain employees and degrading relationships with clients and suppliers. Therefore, it is paramount to ensure that the business abides by all appropriate immigration rules and regulations.

This entails confirming employees' eligibility to work in the UK, keeping precise records, and staying informed of any changes to immigration regulations. Companies can stay compliant and avoid potential legal repercussions by consulting with knowledgeable business immigration solicitors in London.

How does Brexit impact businesses' ability to hire non-EEA nationals?

Businesses in the post-Brexit UK must consider the effects of Brexit, especially when recruiting non-EEA citizens. Non-EEA nationals are subject to UK immigration regulations following the end of free movement.

Employers must understand the points-based immigration system that took effect on January 1, 2021. They now need a Sponsor Licence to sponsor the candidates they intend to hire. High-skilled personnel are given preference in the system, and applicants must fulfil strict requirements, such as English language fluency and a minimum salary requirement.

Businesses that violate the immigration restrictions risk severe repercussions, including fines and brand harm. To ensure compliance with the immigration regulations and to minimise any risks, it is essential for firms to obtain competent guidance.

What is the process for challenging a refusal of a visa or sponsorship licence?

Understanding the particular grounds for the denial and gathering supporting documentation are crucial when appealing a visa or sponsor licence denial.

Reviewing the letter of refusal and determining the reasons for refusal is the first step. From there, we can determine if an appeal is likely to succeed and create a plan to contest the judgment.

Depending on the situation, the appeal may entail submitting further evidence, attending a hearing, or making written arguments. Acting soon is essential since there are stringent deadlines for filing an appeal.

We have a team of skilled immigration lawyers at our firm who can offer direction and representation throughout the appeals process, whether it involves contesting a visa denial or appealing a sponsor licence denial.

How can Gulbenkian Andonian Solicitors assist with global mobility and relocation of employees to multiple jurisdictions?

Our team at Gulbenkian Andonian Solicitors can help in developing and putting into practice a global mobility plan that is in line with the business objectives of our customers when it comes to employee migration and international business travel.

Given that achieving global mobility necessitates navigating complicated immigration rules, we provide an immigration compliance audit to make sure that our clients comply with all prerequisites.

We may also help with intra-company transfers under the Senior or Specialist Worker route, advocating for our customers' interests before the Home Office, stopping the use of illegal workers, and advising on minimum wage regulations.

We can offer immigration solutions for clients in the technology industry and guidance on the Global Talent visa, thanks to our experience in the industry.