London

Hudson McKenzie’s London office is our headquarters and the heart of our UK immigration practice. Based in Mayfair, London, our team of specialist immigration lawyers and advisors supports individuals, families, entrepreneurs and businesses with the full range of UK visa and immigration requirements. Whether you are relocating to the UK, sponsoring overseas employees, applying for British citizenship or navigating the complexities of the UK’s points-based immigration system, our London team provides clear, expert guidance at every step.

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UK immigration services from our London office

Our London team provides end-to-end UK immigration advisory for individuals and businesses. We assist with:

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For individuals and families

• Skilled Worker Visa — for professionals with a UK job offer from a licensed sponsor
• Global Talent Visa — for leaders and emerging talent in tech, arts, academia and research
• Innovator Founder Visa — for entrepreneurs launching innovative businesses in the UK
• UK Expansion Worker Visa — for overseas businesses establishing a UK presence
• Graduate Visa — for international students who have completed a UK degree
• Health and Care Worker Visa — for qualified medical professionals
• Partner and Spouse Visa — for family members joining a UK resident
• UK Ancestry Visa — for Commonwealth citizens with a British-born grandparent
• Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) — permanent residency applications
• British Citizenship and Naturalisation
• British Citizenship Registration for children
• EU Settlement Scheme — late applications and complex cases

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For businesses and employers

• UK Sponsor Licence — application, compliance and renewal
• Senior or Specialist Worker Visa (Global Business Mobility)
• Secondment Worker Visa (Global Business Mobility)
• Immigration Compliance and Right to Work audits
• Immigration Training for HR teams
• Immigration Programme Development
• Business Visitor Visa
• UK Civil Penalty Litigation and Home Office appeals
• Document Procurement and Legalisation
• Employment Verification

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Why businesses and individuals choose Hudson McKenzie in London

• Regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA)
• Specialist immigration lawyers with expertise across all UK visa categories
• Trusted by HNWIs, multinational corporations and growing businesses
• Personalised case handling — not a volume-based visa agency
• Strong track record in complex cases including refusals, appeals and exceptional talent endorsements
• Global reach across 180 countries to support international mobility

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Our London team specialises in both individual immigration matters and complex corporate mobility programmes. We advise HR directors and mobility managers at multinational companies on UK sponsor licence compliance, skilled worker sponsorship and right to work obligations — ensuring businesses remain compliant with UK Home Office requirements as immigration rules evolve.

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For high-net-worth individuals and entrepreneurs, we provide strategic advice on the most appropriate UK visa route, from Global Talent endorsements to Innovator Founder applications, tailored to individual circumstances and long-term residency goals. Our team’s depth of experience with complex cases — including visa refusals, ILR complications and citizenship applications with unusual circumstances — means clients benefit from genuinely expert advice rather than off-the-shelf solutions.

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We work closely with professionals, families, corporate HR teams and international businesses looking to live, work or expand in the United Kingdom.

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UK Immigration Case Studies

• ‍See how we helped a renowned Italian DJ secure a UK Global Talent Visa.‍
• Read how we secured Indefinite Leave to Remain for a Middle East entrepreneur.