For global consulting powerhouses, talent mobility is a high-volume operation.
Whether you are rotating thousands of graduates annually or deploying senior partners for cross-border transformation programs, the margin for error is zero. A single compliance failure doesn’t just result in a fine— it threatens the very Sponsor Licence that sustains your business model.
Magrath Sheldrick specialises in high-capacity immigration services designed for the professional services sector. We move beyond simple visa processing to offer strategic workforce planning and automated compliance oversight. From managing complex TUPE transfers during multi-billion pound acquisitions to providing dedicated Level 1 SMS support, our solicitors ensure your firm remains agile in an increasingly restrictive regulatory environment. We handle the complexity of the Home Office, so your consultants can focus on delivering value to your clients.
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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
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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"
High-Volume Global Mobility
Manage large-scale international rotations with ease. We specialise in the Global Business Mobility routes (Senior or Specialist Workers), facilitating the rapid transfer of staff between global offices while optimising for the latest salary and skill thresholds.
Managed Sponsor Licence Infrastructure
Protect your firm’s most valuable asset: its ability to hire. We provide comprehensive Sponsor Management System (SMS) oversight, powered by Magrath Sheldrick Global Reach technology—our complete Immigration Compliance Solution. As governments increase unannounced audits, Global Reach ensures you remain audit-ready via a user-friendly HR Dashboard. This toolkit allows Global Mobility professionals to track applications worldwide in real time, preserving their ability to sponsor key talent in a hostile regulatory environment.
Enterprise Compliance & Audit Readiness
With the Home Office increasing site inspections, we ensure your firm is audit-ready 24/7. Our team conducts large-scale Right to Work (RTW) audits and provides digital compliance workflows to manage vast workforces across multiple UK office locations.
Partnership & Executive Relocation
Bespoke, confidential immigration pathways for Partners, C-suite leadership and their families. We manage Global Talent and High Potential Individual visas, ensuring your firm’s top-tier leadership has a seamless, expedited transition into the UK market. Executive & Partner Relocation
Our Global Professional Services Immigration Lawyers
Strategic. Scalable. Sophisticated.
Frequently Asked Questions
How does your technology support compliance for large consulting firms?
We deploy Magrath Sheldrick Global Reach, a bespoke mobility case management system. For firms managing thousands of consultants, it provides an automated compliance centre where documents are stored in anticipation of government audits. The system features automated visa expiry alerts and a centralized dashboard, ensuring that your core compliance—a fundamental requirement for maintaining your licence—is managed proactively rather than reactively.
How can we maintain speed to hire given the 2026 salary threshold increases?
The 2026 landscape requires more strategic SOC-code mapping. We work with your recruitment teams to benchmark international salaries against the new “Going Rates.” Where thresholds are high, we explore alternative routes like the Graduate Trainee or High Potential Individual visas to ensure your talent pipeline remains cost-effective.
Do you assist with immigration due diligence during large-scale M&A?
Professional services firms are in a constant state of acquisition. We provide rapid-response due diligence to assess the ‘Immigration Health’ of target firms. We manage the delicate process of transferring sponsored staff under TUPE and ensuring the surviving entity’s licence is updated within the 28-day Home Office deadline.
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