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Who's Who Legal: April 2010 - Corporate immigration: Laura Devine Solicitors also has an international presence, with four lawyers listed from its offices in the US and England. In London, the “first-class” head of the firm, Laura Devine, is one of the most highly nominated lawyers in our research. Sophie Barrett-Brown is “very sharp” and has expertise in a range of areas including the highly skilled migrant programme, business person, investor and innovator applications. Paul Samartin focuses on advising clients on immigration to the US and has extensive experience working with US consulates throughout Europe. In New York, Anastasia Tonello is “superb” and is recognised for her practice in both US and UK immigration. © Who’s Who Legal 2010
Chambers and Partners Global Legal Directory 2010: This UK boutique opened a New York office in 2007 and has built a fantastic reputation as a transatlantic powerhouse, serving blue chip clients and offering a large team of dedicated specialists. The firm has a wide network of contacts around the world, making it a top choice for international clients. Sources say: "It's an excellent firm - I would recommend it to anybody".
Chambers and Partners 2009: Commentators put the “incredible success” of this niche practice down to the presence of dual-qualified founding partner Laura Devine and Sophie Barrett-Brown on the team. Devine has a strong profile in the industry, augmented by her active involvement with the Law Society and the International Bar Association. Practice head Barrett-Brown’s profile is also on the rise, and commentators reveal that “she is proving to be a wonderful chair of ILPA.” She is further commended for her innovative outlook, which is used to lobby the Home Office with regards to changing policy. Market commentators particularly note the group’s US capabilities, and since the dual-qualified Anastasia Tonello has been permanently stationed in New York, that element of the practice has gone from strength to strength.
Chambers and Partners Global Legal Directory 2009: This niche immigration firm has gone from strength to strength since opening its New York office in 2007 and is widely renowned in the market for its “superb transatlantic practice.” The firm fields a dual-qualified partner in the UK and one in the USA, both of whom are credited with cementing the boutique’s reputation in the field over the past year. In London, founding partner Laura Devine’s expertise stretches beyond the UK to worldwide immigration law. Her extensive global reach and access to contacts throughout the world mean the firm can outsource work to immigration experts in multiple jurisdictions, of which India is seen as particularly important. New York partner Anastasia Tonello is known for her work advising both individuals and multinational corporations. Overall, the specialist firm is commended for its open and innovative approach to handling immigration matters, and is considered to be “making waves in the area.” It assists clients from a variety of industries with the full range of visa and immigration issues.
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