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Leading immigration lawyers providing bespoke services to international clients

Our team of specialist immigration lawyers has decades of experience supporting HNW individuals, families, family offices and businesses. We understand that every client’s situation is unique, often requiring swift decisions and seamless international mobility.

Multinational support

We offer tailored advice and solutions, delivered by a multinational team fluent in the cultural and linguistic nuances that matter to our clients. With offices in London, Cambridge, Oxford, Singapore, Hong Kong, Dubai and Abu Dhabi we provide integrated support wherever you are based.

UK, US and international immigration advice

Our recognised expertise covers the full spectrum of UK immigration and nationality law. We regularly advise clients with complex needs, working closely with our Private Wealth and Tax teams to ensure that robust tax strategies are integrated into every solution. We also offer comprehensive transatlantic advice for clients with US immigration requirements, through our team of UK and US qualified lawyers, and assist with immigration matters in other key global locations.

Our immigration law expertise

Advising HNW and UHNW clients in respect of their UK immigration options
Advising clients wishing to establish a business in the UK
Advising companies on all aspects of sponsor licencing, Home Office compliance and right to work checks
Skilled worker and global business mobility applications ("work permit" applications)
Global Talent applications
Innovator founder and scale-up visa applications
Family-based applications
Student visa applications
Graduate visa applications
High potential individual applications
Ancestry applications
Visit visa applications
Applications for indefinite leave to remain in the UK
Applications for British citizenship, often involving the exercise of discretion
Asylum, extradition, humanitarian protection and human rights claims
US immigration
European residency and citizenship options
Other global residency and citizenship options
Strategic immigration advice

How our immigration lawyers can help you

Personal immigration

We understand that the needs of individuals and their families are unique and often complex. Our Personal Immigration team is dedicated to providing tailored advice to ensure that our clients are supported through every step of their journey. We have a track record of delivering results in complex circumstances and rapidly changing immigration environments.

Business immigration

Our Business Immigration Group advises both corporate and private clients across a diverse range of sectors including financial, pharmaceutical, media, legal, technology, sports and fashion.

Human rights

Often clients find themselves in a position where there is no immediate visa category for them to remain in the UK due to a change of personal circumstances in the UK or overseas. Our team of human rights lawyers work with clients to understand their circumstances and to provide ongoing strategy to achieve their aims of securing immigration status to remain in the UK.

Asylum and humanitarian protection

The importance of the rule of law often makes the UK a safe haven for those fleeing persecution due to their race, religion, ethnicity, political opinion or membership of a particular social group.

Challenging immigration decisions

Our team assists with all forms of challenge to Home Office decisions and refusals.

The routes available to challenge decisions depend upon the specific visa application that was made and therefore the merits of any challenge will need to be carefully considered.

US immigration

The United States has always been an attractive destination for businesses and individuals seeking a cosmopolitan lifestyle, excellent educational opportunities and the benefits that flow from the US' tradition of upholding the rule of law.

International relocation

For several years, our Immigration and Tax and Wealth Planning teams have helped clients looking to relocate overseas.

When clients consider relocating, there are numerous issues that our team of immigration and tax experts based in the UK, Singapore and Hong Kong can assist with, alongside our network of international lawyers.

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The Things that Matter

At Mishcon Private, we have a deep understanding of the needs of our private clients and the dynamics and politics of families, family businesses and personal relationships.

Guides

Retail horizon scan
As we enter 2026, the pace of legal and regulatory change shows no sign of slowing, and we are pleased to present this updated edition of our retail horizon scan to help you navigate the changing landscape. This edition reflects key developments that have occurred over the latter half of 2025 and highlights important changes coming into force in 2026.
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London calling: the new tax and immigration regime
The UK has always sought to attract the brightest and best from across the world and in April 2025 introduced a new four-year FIG regime. The Regime offers newcomers complete exemption from UK income tax and capital gains tax (CGT) on their foreign income and gains (FIG), even if those funds are brought to the UK. The UK will not charge inheritance tax (IHT) on global estates until the tenth year of UK tax residence, which means individuals can come to the UK for nine years without worrying about IHT on their non-UK assets: we call this the "Nine-Year Window."
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Work highlights

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British Citizenship for twin babies

Exceptionally and urgently obtaining British Citizenship for twin babies born to surrogate parents in the USA to facilitate their entry into the UK during corona virus lockdown.

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Tier 1 entrepreneurs

Regularising the immigration status of Tier 1 entrepreneurs who had been erroneously advised by former representatives.

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Asylum and humanitarian protection claims

Advising on asylum and humanitarian protection claims for those being persecuted by way of prosecution in their country of origin and collaborating with extradition with reputation specialists.

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Home Office fees

Advising pro-bono PRCBC, alongside two individual claimants, on a challenge against the high level of Home Office fees for children to register as British citizens. The High Court in London ruled the fee the Home Office charges children to register as British citizens unlawful.

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Tax planning strategies

Utilising immigration solutions to implement tax planning strategies.

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Urgent passport replacement

Advising on an urgent passport replacement for a high profile individual to enable same day travel.

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British citizenship

Obtaining British citizenship for clients within a matter of weeks.

The team are highly responsive, and provide clear and thorough progress updates at regular intervals.
Chambers & Partners, 2025

The team has in-depth knowledge about the law and that makes them stand out in handling complex and sophisticated matters.
Chambers & Partners, 2025

An excellent team which is proactive, practical and commercial in its approach.
Legal 500, 2025

What makes this team stand out is the fact that they are exceptionally personable, they look after clients and get the job done.
Legal 500, 2025

Mishcon's team is highly professional throughout, whilst maintaining a polite and friendly attitude.
Chambers High Net Worth Guide 2023

Mishcon de Reya provide an excellent, bespoke service covering all aspects of immigration and nationality advice for high net worth individuals.
Chambers High Net Worth Guide 2023

Mishcon de Reya is always available, extremely responsive and took care of all the administrative issues.
Chambers High Net Worth Guide 2023

Mishcon offers amazing advice and attention to detail for preparing applications.
Chambers High Net Worth Guide 2023

Quite honestly, the team go above and beyond. They’re available anytime we need them and are the first to offer support, advice and care to every case we work on with them. Their professionalism is notable, combined with empathy and a genuine human touch.
Legal 500 2023

Good reputation in the market for higher end immigration work. Particularly high net worth private clients.
Legal 500 2023

The team has always exceeded our expectations and always delivered. Exceptional talent, with competence and determination. They can be relied upon completely.
Legal 500 2023