Watson Farley & Williams LLP

Praised for providing ‘continuity and advice that can be trusted’, the immigration team at Watson Farley & Williams LLP is well-equipped to advise start-ups and businesses seeking to establish in the UK on navigating the UK Immigration Rules. Of note, the team has a unique specialism in maritime and offshore-related immigration matters, supporting multinational shipping corporations in obtaining visas for seafarers and offshore workers operating in UK territorial waters. Practice co-heads Devan Khagram and Anna Robinson leverage extensive experience in the Points-Based System, particularly involving complex sponsor licence and skilled worker applications. Elliott Marsh has sectoral expertise in the tech and maritime industries, while the ’exceptional’ Matt Bowtell advises on the Global Talent and Appendix FM visa pathways.