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

"Kathryn Bradbury is hailed as the best immigration lawyer in London"Chambers HNW 2021

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. 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 so we can always provide you with the advice to achieve the best outcome for you.

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 - working around timing that fits our clients, finding the right solutions for individuals and their employers, and catering to VIP applicants.

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 our clients’ immigration matters, ensuring they are fully advised of their obligations and how to ensure compliance with the constantly evolving legislation.

When issues arise, whether as a result of economic or political forces in your country of origin or whilst in the UK, we are highly experienced and adept at handling immigration needs at short notice including applications for political asylum, immigration appeals and judicial review applications.

Our service always starts with an initial consultation with one of the top lawyers in our team. We work closely with other departments within the firm to provide a holistic, bespoke approach for every client, including tax, family, property, employment and dispute resolution experts. Our taxation specialists in particular help ensure that the immigration options take into account the best tax planning strategy for our clients. We also liaise with other professional advisors you may have, such as investment managers, accountants, education consultants and property consultants, to deliver a comprehensive service that is second to none.

Our full range of UK immigration services include:

Advice on acquiring British Citizenship and Indefinite Leave to Remain;
Advice for Dual nationality individuals and their family members, including Hong Kong/UK nationals;
Applications and advice on immigration categories including:
- Investors - High net worth individuals with £2million to invest in the UK;
- 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;
- Students and Parents of Children at School in the UK;
- Global Talent;
- Scale-Up, Global Business Mobility
Corporate Raiding, International Protection and Human Rights applications;
Human Rights Appeals and Judicial Review applications;
Corporate immigration - services for employers
- Sponsorship licences and support
- Prevention of Illegal Working.

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