Imelda is a Legal Director in our employment team and leads our immigration practice. She has over 10 years’ experience working in the field of immigration, specialising in business immigration for clients with an international presence as well as advising high net worth individuals and business entrepreneurs on the opportunities to reside in the UK.

Imelda’s primary source of instructions over the past 6 years has been in obtaining sponsorship licences for international clients and advising on the most appropriate routes to transfer staff from abroad or employ migrant workers from within the UK.

She advises organisations in the UK and overseas in relation to international staff mobility, whether it’s a short-term visit or a longer-term solution.  Imelda’s wealth of knowledge means she is able to guide employers through the myriad of UK immigration rules to ensure that employers’ staff enter and reside in the UK within the immigration rules.

Imelda has successfully conducted appeals through various channels, including the Immigration Tribunal, liaison with UKVI and Members of Parliament and made successful representations to the Home Office.

"Great professional service, thank you Imelda and team."
Sanjay Fernando, Business Relationship Manager, Cognitran Limited
"It was a pleasure to work with Imelda again. Her advice was clear and practical and provided the clarity we needed on all issues."
Anonymous
"Very grateful for Imelda and her diligent, knowledgeable, friendly approach."
Anonymous
"Imelda is highly skilled, result oriented, proactive and understands our needs, delivering always within the budget and timetable."
"There is never a question that Imelda is not able to help with."
"Imelda is always willing to help and gives advice in a practical way to our clients."