Ludovica Bello

Solicitor

Sector: UK Immigration
Location: London

Ludovica is a Solicitor who has been specialising in UK immigration and nationality law for over 7 years.

At Laura Devine Immigration, Ludovica advises both corporate and private clients on a wide range of personal, business and human rights immigration matters. Ludovica’s experience includes facilitating immigration solutions for multinational companies, preparing nationality applications, assisting with complex family matters and advising on discretionary applications made on the grounds of Article 8 ECHR rights. She has developed a particular expertise in preparing sponsor licence applications for companies ranging from technology start-ups to large multinationals, as well as preparing Skilled Worker applications for their employees.

Ludovica previously worked in the firm’s PSL team, where she was responsible for developing the team’s prominent technical knowledge by analysing new legislative and policy changes and streamlining client advice systems. She also previously specialised in European free movement law and EU Settlement Scheme applications, delivering numerous presentations and training on Brexit and its legal implications.

Ludovica is a member of the British Italian Law Association.

History
2016 – present – Laura Devine Immigration, London
2015 – 2016 – Gherson, London
2014 – 2015 – Bristol Refugee Rights, Bristol
2013 – International Organisation for Migration (IOM), Costa Rica

Education
2020 – Admitted as a Solicitor of England and Wales
2016 – 2018 – LPC, BPP University
2013 – 2015 – MA in Law, University of Bristol
2011 – 2012 – LL.M in International Law, University of Sussex
2007 – 2010 – BA in Liberal Arts and Sciences, Maastricht University

Italian
Spanish
French
Dutch

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