James Clark

Solicitor

Sector: UK Immigration
Location: London

James is a Solicitor who has specialised in UK immigration law since 2012.

James draws on his extensive understanding of the immigration system to provide private clients with the best options available and offers a consistently high level of service. This includes supporting clients with applications for British citizenship and under the EU Settlement Scheme and Global Talent route. Owing to James’ ability to compile strong representations on behalf of clients, he regularly has success on immigration applications that rely on Home Office discretion.

James handles sponsor licence applications and supports clients in resolving areas of non-compliance with the sponsor regime, including providing training. James enjoys working with corporate clients, from multinationals to startups, to develop time and cost-effective strategies to meet their requirements. This frequently involves working as part of a team, with other professionals under time pressure.

History
2021-present – Laura Devine Immigration
2021-2021 – Helen Smith Immigration
2018-2020 – Quastels
2013-2018 – Laura Devine Immigration
2012-2013 – Gherson Solicitors

Education
2018 – Admitted as a Solicitor of England and Wales
2015-2016 – LPC, The University of Law
2008-2011 – LLB, University of Sussex

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