Citizenship & Immigration
"Payne Hicks Beach’s citizenship and immigration department is always client-focused and is commercially oriented to deliver the best possible results" The Legal 500 UK 2020
In the context of the ever-changing world of immigration, we understand the importance of staying abreast of the continual changes in immigration rules and policy.
The enormity of the decision to relocate yourself, your family or business should not be underestimated, and as such we offer a personalised, efficient and pragmatic approach to resolving immigration issues.
We act for a wide range of clients, including high net worth individuals, families and businesses, often working alongside other advisors, family offices and wealth managers. Able to advise on the full range of UK immigration applications, we provide services from initial entry to the UK, all the way through to British citizenship. Additionally, we are experienced in appeals and judicial review applications within the immigration context.
Timing can often be crucial in establishing a home in the UK and we are able to advise on the most expeditious solution, including fast track and VIP applications. We pride ourselves on taking a forward-thinking approach to a client's immigration matters, ensuring they are fully advised of their obligations to ensure compliance with the constantly evolving legislation.
We are able to advise on the full range of UK immigration applications including:
- Investors - High net worth individuals with £2million to invest in the UK;
- International Protection and Human Rights applications;
- Start-ups and Innovators – For those seeking to establish or continue a business in the UK that is innovative, viable and scalable and supported by a UK endorsing body;
- Entrepreneurs – For those establishing a business in the UK. This category is closed to new applicants but still open for extensions and indefinite leave to remain;
- Representatives of Overseas Business - Overseas companies with a senior employee who will be establishing a branch or subsidiary in the UK;
- Family immigration - Applications under the rules relating to partners, children including inter-country adoption and surrogacy, and other relatives;
- Indefinite Leave to Remain and British Citizenship;
- Advice to EU nationals and their family members;
- Appeals and Judicial Review applications;
- Visitors and Students;
- Sponsorship and Prevention of Illegal Working.
Our Citizenship & Immigration Team works closely with other departments within the firm to provide a wide-ranging service to our clients, including tax, family, property, employment and dispute resolution. In particular, with our Tax Department, to ensure that the immigration options take into account the best tax planning strategy for our clients. We also liaise with other professional advisors such as investment managers, accountants, education consultants and property consultants to provide a comprehensive service.
PRACTITIONERS IN THIS FIELD
AWARDS AND ACCREDITATIONS
LEGAL 500 UK
LEADING FIRM
2021
CHAMBERS UK
RECOMMENDED
2021
CHAMBERS HNW
RECOMMENDED
2020
CITYWEALTH MAGIC CIRCLE AWARDS
SHORTLISTED: Immigration Practice of the Year
2021
CITYWEALTH MAGIC CIRCLE AWARDS
SHORTLISTED: Immigration Practice of the Year
2019