What happens when your life is firmly rooted in the UK, but you find yourself outside the strict, box-ticking requirements of the standard Immigration Rules? For many individuals and families, a situation can arise where they have no clear path to a visa under the points-based system or family migration routes, yet being forced to leave the U
The M&A Minefield: Answering Your Questions on Immigration and Corporate Restructuring
Your Question: "Our company is in the process of acquiring another UK business. We know there is a lot of legal due diligence to do, but what are the specific immigration risks we need to consider, and what is the crucial role of specialist business immigration lawyers in this M&A process?"This is an exceptionally astute question tha
Rescuing Your Case: The Power of a Second Opinion After a Visa Refusal
Your Question: "My UK copyright was refused, and I feel like I've lost all hope. I either did it myself or used an advisor, and it went wrong. Is there any point in getting a second opinion, and what can the best UK immigration lawyers do that my first attempt couldn't?"This is a situation that is unfortunately all too common, and the fe
Outside the Rules: A Clear Guide to Discretionary Leave to Remain in the UK
The UK's Immigration Rules form a vast and intricate web of specific requirements for visas, extensions, and settlement. They are designed to be a comprehensive code. But what happens when your personal case has compelling, compassionate circumstances that do not neatly fit into any of the standard visa categories? In these unique and often c
Rescuing Your Case: The Power of a Second Opinion After a Visa Refusal
Your Question: "My UK copyright was refused, and I feel like I've lost all hope. I either did it myself or used an advisor, and it went wrong. Is there any point in getting a second opinion, and what can the best UK immigration lawyers do that my first attempt couldn't?"This is a situation that is unfortunately all too common, and the fe