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Immigration law support

From hiring overseas talent to supporting independent schools and international students, our sister company, ESP Solicitors, can provide specialist immigration services that make complex processes simple, cost-effective, and fully compliant. Delivered by a small, dedicated immigration law team you can trust, you’ll receive personal support backed by unrivalled expertise.

Immigration law services for employers

Through our sister company, ESP Solicitors, we provide expert immigration and visa support designed to help employers manage overseas workers with confidence. Combining specialist knowledge of both immigration and employment law, their business immigration lawyers remove the complexity out of immigration processes, reduce risk, and save time – freeing you up to focus on other priorities.

Key services include:

  • Sponsor licence support: Full application service, including advice on the right licence type, supporting evidence, audit questions, and Certificate of Sponsorship assignment.
  • Sponsor licence support: Full application service, including advice on the right licence type, supporting evidence, audit questions, and Certificate of Sponsorship assignment.
  • Right to Work support: Detailed training, audits, and advice on complex cases to ensure compliance and avoiding significant fines.
  • Business visitors and offshore workers: Guidance on suitable visas, supporting documentation, and compliance for visiting colleagues or partners.
  • Start-up support in the UK: Advice on visa routes, application support, and ongoing compliance to help new businesses establish smoothly.
  • One-off tailored services: Flexible solutions to meet your specific immigration and visa needs.

Meet the ESP immigration team

Charlotte Ashton

Associate Director and Head of Immigration

Charlotte has over 10 years’ experience in business immigration and has supported clients with everything from tricky sponsorship matters to school visa applications. She has worked with employers across all sectors and always takes the time to understand each client’s unique needs. Charlotte enjoys making sense of complex rules and turning them into clear, practical advice that works in the real world. She is known for being approachable, knowledgeable, and genuinely committed to helping people feel confident about the immigration process.

Raff Hussain

Immigration Solicitor

Raff has almost four years’ experience in immigration law, supporting businesses and skilled professionals through the UK system. His expertise includes sponsor licence applications, Skilled Worker visas, and helping employers remain compliant with their sponsorship duties. Known for his clear, practical advice, Raff takes pride in guiding clients through complex processes and contributing to their growth in a constantly evolving legal landscape.
Taryn Soanes

Immigration Paralegal

Taryn has over 6 years’ experience supporting independent schools with international visas, having been part of ESP Solicitors for over 11 years. She works closely with Admissions teams, parents, and agents to ensure that Child Student and Student visa applications run smoothly. Families value her clear explanations of UKVI rules and her ability to resolve issues quickly by liaising directly with UKVI. Taryn is always happy to support throughout the process, and takes genuine enjoyment from building strong relationships with the families she helps.

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School Visa support

ESP Solicitors also offer a dedicated School Visa Service for independent schools, helping to manage the complex process of sponsoring overseas students. With international pupils playing a vital role in both school life and revenue, ensuring smooth visa applications and compliance is essential. ESP Solicitors takes on the administrative burden, providing a structured, fixed-fee service that gives schools and parents confidence in every step of the process.

Key areas of support include:

  • UKVI interaction: Managing annual CAS allocations, handling notifications, and ensuring the school remains compliant.
  • Parental communication: Guiding parents through applications, liaising with bursars, preparing CAS and supporting letters, and providing clear advice throughout.
  • Record-keeping and compliance: Creating secure online records for each student, maintaining accurate documentation, and overseeing visa processes year-round – even during school holidays.

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