Personal Immigration Solicitors in London and Croydon

Personal Immigration Lawyers

When it comes to a matter as significant as a person’s right to visit, live and work in the UK, the advice of an immigration specialist is essential. If you need advice about any corporate or personal immigration matter, our team of nationally recognised immigration solicitors are here to help.

At Barnes Harrild & Dyer Solicitors, we provide bespoke immigration advice to individuals and businesses in London & across the UK.

UK immigration law is strict which can make the process quite stressful if you’re going through it alone. With our assistance you have the best possible chance of achieving the outcome you need. Whether you are an employer looking to hire talent from overseas, or you and your family would love to call the UK your permanent home, we can guide you through the process and provide professional support every step of the way.

Our team have over 30 years’ experience taking care of our clients’ needs. We are proud of our strong culture of helping individuals and businesses find positive resolutions to what are often emotive and highly complex issues. We are well versed in immigration law, value our clients above all else and invest in long term relationships. Our team is ready to go the extra mile for you. We are fearless and not afraid to challenge a decision that is not in your best interests. You can trust us to enforce your legal rights and seek the best possible outcome, regardless of the obstacles that stand in our way.

We are able to quickly respond to our clients’ needs, have an in-depth understanding of the Home Office and their processes, and can provide a complete service, making us a great choice for you whether you need one-off advice or you’re looking for a long lasting partnership.

Contact our immigration solicitors in London and Croydon

For more information and to arrange a consultation with one of our senior UK immigration solicitors, contact your local branch in London or Croydon. Alternatively, call or email our Senior Partner Paul Turner paul.turner@bhdsolicitors.co.uk.

Immigration Law Firm London

We are committed to helping our immigration clients deal with all their legal issues, providing confidential and discreet immigration services tailored precisely to suit your requirements.

Our team of immigration lawyers boasts a strong mix of skills and experience in advising various clients on their complete needs.

Corporate and Business Immigration

We can work closely with you or your business to develop a bespoke immigration strategy that promotes your interests whilst protecting you and your employees. We regularly assist:

• Business owners employing migrant workers from overseas
• Overseas businesses looking to set up subsidiaries or branches in the UK
• Individuals interested in setting up a business in the UK and sponsoring themselves as a worker
• Entrepreneurs and innovators looking to set up or invest in a business in the UK
• Individuals looking to work in the UK, including:
  • Sportsmen and women
  • Creatives (such as musicians, actors and dancers)
  • Religious workers
  • Highly skilled and talented individuals (such as scientists, engineering or digital technology experts)
  • Individuals looking to move from a business visa to indefinite leave to remain in the UK

Our migration lawyers can also help you manage and mitigate risk; we will listen to your needs and carefully tailor our expertise to help you reach your goals. As part of our all-inclusive service, we can:

• Help you put in place detailed policies and procedures, implementing principles of good practice to ensure compliance with immigration laws and regulations
• Provide expert audit training to help you comply with your Sponsorship Licence duties and minimise the risk of breach (which can result in civil and criminal penalties)
• Assist you with checks and immigration auditing, confirming employees’ rights to work and preventing illegal immigration
• Provide specialist immigration advice during acquisitions and TUPE transfers
• Advice on setting up and managing the Home Office’s Sponsorship Management System (SMS)
• Provide ongoing advice on a consultancy basis, including running a full diagnostic audit, reporting on any issues, and providing tailored advice on how to resolve any issues

We will provide advice on the exact scope of our services and how we might best apply our skills to help your business at your initial consultation.

See the links at the bottom of this page to find more information about corporate and business immigration.

UK Visa Solicitors

Moving to the UK can be a very complex and stressful process. Choosing the right visa alone is a challenging task that can have a serious impact on your future plans if you get it wrong. Moving to the UK with the wrong visa or overstaying once your visa has expired could result in deportation. Therefore, it is essential to get it right first time and plan ahead to ensure you can stay in the UK for as long as you need to.

Our UK visa solicitors can provide all the help you need. Whether you are actively making plans to move to the UK, you are already here, or you are just thinking about it, our aim is to make the experience as simple and straightforward as possible. We will:

• Break down the process into manageable steps
• Provide advice on exactly what you need to do to immigrate successfully
• Handle all the legal aspects, such as liaising with the Home Office regarding your visa application.

We regularly advise individuals who want to:

• Work in the UK, either temporarily or in the long term
• Set up a business in the UK and work there
• Study
• Research
• Seek private medical treatment
• Relocate their family to the UK
• Go on a business trip
• Visit for a holiday or to see family or friends
• Get married in the UK

We can also help you extend a visa, apply for indefinite leave to remain, or obtain British citizenship.

Bail, detention and deportation

If you are facing issues, such as a refused application, detention by the Home Office or UK Border Agency, or the threat of deportation, we can assist you.

Asylum, refugee and humanitarian protection

We can help you if you want to stay in the UK because of problems in your home country and/or because it is not safe for you to stay in your home country. Our clients include children and victims of human trafficking or domestic violence. We can arrange an interpreter where needed so please get in touch to talk with one of our friendly lawyers.

UK Immigration System 2021

On 1 January 2021, a new points-based immigration system came into force, requiring all non-British or Irish citizens to apply for a visa before they can live and work in the UK. This includes EU, EEA and Swiss citizens who previously had freedom of movement before the UK left the European Union.

The system aims to attract people who can contribute the most towards the UK economy, such as ‘skilled workers’.

Why choose us as your immigration solicitor ?

We have over 30 years’ experience

Although immigration law has changed over the years, our values have not. For over 30 years we have put our clients’ needs first, working tirelessly to help individuals and businesses achieve a fair outcome as efficiently and cost effectively as possible.

Accredited UK Immigration Lawyers

Our immigration solicitors have been independently recognised for their expertise across all Immigration and Asylum matters through the Law Society Accreditation Scheme. Law Society accreditations are quality markers for firms and lawyers who provide specialist legal advice and have a strong track record of achieving great outcomes for their clients.

The Immigration and Asylum Accreditation recognises practitioners depending on their level of experience. Our team includes lawyers accredited at all levels, from Trainee Casework Assistant through to Supervising Senior Caseworker (the highest level of experience). This means that we are certified to handle a wide range of casework and can provide a tailored level of support at all stages of your matter.

We are also accredited in Immigration Law Advanced which demonstrates our high level of expertise handling complex immigration and asylum work.

Our London law firm has been highly ranked for our immigration work in the South East by prestigious client guide, the Legal 500.

We will work closely with you

Sound legal advice from an experienced immigration lawyer can make all the difference to your immigration needs, peace of mind and future. As immigration solicitors, we know the challenges facing different clients and we tailor our services accordingly, creating the best plan for each client.

Many of our clients come to us with just a hazy idea of how the immigration process works. We will break down the steps into plain, understandable English, develop a strategy with you and help you start moving in the right direction.

Lawyers that understand your needs & objectives

Whatever your needs and issues, our immigration lawyers are here and ready to help. We take a complete approach to meeting your needs by getting to know you and your unique circumstances, directly relevant to your immigration problems. We will work together to design and then implement your individual strategy, drawing upon our expertise and experience to provide bespoke advice and practical solutions.

We are responsive and proactive

We are proud of our firm culture that puts your needs first. As well as being results-driven, we are all about customer service and making sure that your experience with us goes smoothly. We ensure that we are always available via phone or email during our office hours to listen to any concerns and answer your enquiries.

If you are contacting us for the first time, we will work swiftly to connect you to the person who is best able to help. If you are an existing client, we will provide you with a direct phone number and email address for your personal immigration lawyer. Your lawyer will be fully responsible for ensuring that your matter progresses as it should and providing regular updates.

Proportionate and flexible fee structures

We understand that costs are likely to be a major consideration for you. We firmly believe in being transparent and open about costs so that you can stay fully in control of your legal spend.

We are happy to offer a fixed fee initial consultation to discuss your matter and how we can help. At this meeting, we will also provide an accurate quote for assisting you going forwards. For many aspects of our services, we can offer fixed fees to give you absolute certainty over how much your matter will cost. If additional legal work is required during your matter, we will always consult you before incurring extra costs.

For a detailed breakdown of our fees, visit our Fees & Funding page. For a tailored quote, please get in touch to set up your initial consultation with a member of our team.

Get expert advice from immigration solicitors in London and Croydon

As an established UK immigration law firm in Greater London, we can draw upon our vast resources to provide tailored, practical and affordable solutions to support you while offering a personalised and caring service. When it comes to bespoke private client services, speak to one of our experienced lawyers for more information and assistance, and leave nothing to chance.

For more information and to arrange a consultation with a senior immigration solicitor, contact your local branch. Alternatively, email our Senior Partner Paul Turner at paul.turner@bhdsolicitors.co.uk.