For investment banks, hedge funds, private equity firms, and high-growth fintech companies, speed to hire is critical in the war for talent.
Whether you are expanding into new territories or relocating senior executives, our specialist business immigration lawyers provide a holistic solution that balances rapid movement with high-stakes compliance.
We manage the Skilled Worker visa route to address your organisation’s skill shortages, ensuring timely relocations for your specialists. As financial firms face strict oversight from the Home Office, we ensure your Sponsor Licence duties and audit-readiness are managed proactively to avoid draconian sanctions. By leveraging our Global Reach compliance toolkit, we facilitate the movement of your employees across borders, reducing risk exposure and ensuring your talent mobility remains commercially advantageous.
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Legal 500
‘One of the most creative and enterprising UK immigration law boutiques, with a rich history of helping senior executives and high net worth individuals.’
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Legal 500
‘What we find with Magrath Sheldrick LLP is that they have a fantastic online tool called Global Reach. What also makes Magrath Sheldrick LLP unique is that you feel that you are getting a proper bespoke service, from the Senior Partners down. You are not just a number. The overall collaboration has been superb, I have found them very reactive as well as offering proactive advice too.’ - Legal 500‘What we find with Magrath Sheldrick LLP is that they have a fantastic online tool called Global Reach. What also makes Magrath Sheldrick LLP unique is that you feel that you are getting a proper bespoke service, from the Senior Partners down. You are not just a number. The overall collaboration has been superb, I have found them very reactive as well as offering proactive advice too.’ - Legal 500
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Legal 500
‘I genuinely cannot fault them, they are a pleasure to work with. Their team have dealt with international cases as well as UK based and each Magrath Sheldrick LLP team member is a specialist in that country’s requirements. I have first hand experience with dealing with their international team of advisors, they have been superb. Magraths have proved to me they are consistent with their service and advice which has been exceptional.’
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Legal 500
"The firm has a wealth of experience and is very highly regarded"
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Chambers and Partners
"Savvy and helpful advisers"
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Legal 500
"High-quality service and a partner led approach continue to make Magrath Sheldrick LLP a favourite firm for investment banks, entertainers and fortune 500 companies"
Global Mobility
Expand into new territories without the compliance headache with our Global Mobility services. We help you build robust internal practices that make moving your team across borders commercially advantageous while reducing risk.
Skilled Worker Visa
Stop talent shortages from slowing your growth. We handle the eligibility process and manage your Certificates of Sponsorship so you can get the skilled workers and specialists you need into the UK.
Sponsor Licence Compliance
Don’t risk losing your ability to hire from overseas. Magrath Sheldrick’s Compliance & Audit services keep you audit-ready for the Home Office, helping you navigate duties and record-keeping to avoid draconian sanctions.
Executive Relocation
Bespoke immigration services for C-suite and high-net-worth individuals. We handle the complexities of Global Talent visas and permanent residency, providing a high-touch, confidential service for your organisation’s leadership.
Our Financial Services & Fintech business immigration lawyers
Experienced. Multicultural. Multilingual.
FAQs
How does your technology support compliance for financial service and high-growth fintech organisations?
We provide a bespoke online tool, Global Reach, which is a complete immigration compliance solution. For fast-moving fintech clients, it provides active mobility case management and a compliance toolkit that ensures your organisation is always audit-ready. The system features an HR Dashboard to track applications in progress, automated visa expiry alerts, and a compliance centre where documents are stored in anticipation of a government audit.
How can our financial organisation secure specialists quickly in a competitive market?
While typical processing times range from three to eight weeks, financial organisations can utilise priority or super-priority services. For those who utilise these services, decisions are often made within five working days or even the next-working-day. This ensures that the recruitment of specialists for critical roles meets your organisation’s need for timely relocations.
What specific sponsorship duties must our organisation maintain?
As sponsors, you must maintain accurate records and report significant changes via the Sponsorship Management System (SMS). This includes changes in employment status, job roles, or salary. For example, a sponsored worker failing to start their role or having 10 consecutive days of unauthorised absence must be reported within specified timeframes to avoid draconian sanctions.
How do you manage the risks associated with moving senior personnel across borders?
Our Global Mobility services encompass the entire spectrum of movements, from short-term business visits to permanent relocations for senior executives. We provide thorough advice on risk management, compliance, and best practices. This includes managing the entire visa application process and providing strategic support to ensure your talent mobility is commercially advantageous.
What are the risks to our Sponsor Licence if we fail a Home Office audit?
For financial organisations, failing to meet suitability requirements can lead to serious consequences, including fines, the downgrading of a licence (from A-rating to B-rating), or the suspension and revocation of the licence. Such sanctions would prevent your organisation from recruiting skilled workers from the international talent pool.
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