Business Immigration Services
Business Immigration Services UK
Helping Businesses hire Global Talent and Navigate UK Immigration Law
Navigating UK business immigration can be complex. Whether you’re a corporate employer, startup, or scale-up, Colman Coyle provides expert guidance to secure visas, maintain compliance, and attract global talent efficiently. Our SRA-regulated solicitors combine decades of experience with a practical, business-focused approach and they are here to help you.
To speak with our top business immigration solicitors based in the City of London, complete our online form to make an appointment. You can also call us on 020 7354 3000 or email us contact@colmancoyle.com.
Our head of the Corporate Immigration department, Hans Sok Appadu has been ranked by Chambers and Partners for 5 consecutive years and is a Legal 500 recommended Immigration Solicitor.
Why Choose Colman Coyle for Business Immigration?
- Expert Solicitors: Decades of experience handling UK business immigration cases.
- Comprehensive Support: From Sponsor Licence applications to compliance audits and visa management.
- Global Reach: Multilingual support for international clients and cross-border operations. Our corporate lawyers are members of IR Global.
- Tailored Strategies: Solutions designed specifically for your company size, sector, and growth stage.
- Transparent Pricing: Fixed-fee consultations and clear guidance for all business immigration services.
Our Business Immigration Services
Obtain and maintain a valid UK Sponsor Licence to hire employees from overseas. We guide you through applications, documentation, and compliance requirements.
Skilled Worker & Global Business Mobility Visas
Secure visas for overseas employees under Skilled Worker routes or Global Business Mobility routes, including intra-company transfers and expansion workers.
Sponsor Licence Compliance & Audits
Stay compliant with Home Office regulations through audits, record-keeping support, and ongoing licence management.
Global Talent, Innovator & Founder Visas
Support for individuals with exceptional skills, innovators, and entrepreneurs seeking UK visas, endorsements, and approvals.
Business Visitor & Intra-Company Transfers
We manage short-term business visits and employee relocations, ensuring visas and documentation are correct and timely.
Immigration Strategy for Startups & Scale-ups
Tailored advice to support rapid hiring, sponsor licence planning, and compliance frameworks for fast-growing companies.
Our lawyers are well-equipped to assist with other work visas or work permits such as Frontier Worker permit, British National (Overseas) visa and Youth Mobility scheme visa.
How we help you succeed
- Initial Consultation: Assess your business needs and goals.
- Strategy Development: Identify the best visa routes and licensing options.
- Application Management: Prepare, submit, and monitor applications to ensure success.
- Ongoing Compliance: Support audits, renewals, and record-keeping obligations.
- Full Legal Support: Dedicated guidance at every step of your business immigration journey.
FAQs About Business Immigration
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What is a UK Sponsor Licence?
A Sponsor Licence allows UK employers to hire overseas workers legally under routes like Skilled Worker and Global Business Mobility.
Which business immigration visas can Colman Coyle assist with?
Skilled Worker visas, Global Business Mobility visas, Global Talent visas, Innovator/Founder visas, intra-company transfers, and business visitor visas.
Can startups get a Sponsor Licence?
Yes — we specialise in immigration strategies for startups and scale-ups, helping them hire and relocate staff efficiently.
What support is available after obtaining a Sponsor Licence?
Compliance management, audits, Certificate of Sponsorship assignment, renewals, and employee visa management.
Do you assist individual entrepreneurs or innovators?
Absolutely. We help innovators and entrepreneurs with endorsements and visas such as Global Talent or Innovator/Founder routes.
Book a Consultation
Secure global talent, expand your business, and stay compliant with UK immigration law. Book a consultation today with Colman Coyle’s expert business immigration solicitors and start your journey with confidence.
Complete our online form to make an appointment. You can also call us on 020 7354 3000 or email us contact@colmancoyle.com.
Testimonial’s
Immigration Team
Fay Ahmet
Legal Secretary
- Groups:All Staff, Company and Commercial, Dispute Resolution, Immigration, International, Property Disputes, Will and estate disputes
Fay Ahmet
Legal Secretary
Fay started working for Colman Coyle in October 2023.
Fay works in the litigation department assisting Anjani, Tom, and Matt.
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Elizabeth Harland
Trainee Solicitor
- Groups:All Staff, Company and Commercial, Dispute Resolution, Fee Earners, Immigration, International, Property Disputes, Will and estate disputes
Elizabeth Harland
Trainee Solicitor
Elizabeth is a paralegal in the Litigation department, assisting with a wide range of disputes, from property to commercial litigation.
Elizabeth holds an LLB (Hons) from the University of York and has completed the Legal Practice Course (‘LPC’) and a Master’s in Law (‘LLM’) in Professional Legal Practice.
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Emily Kyriacou
Legal Secretary
- Groups:All Staff, Company and Commercial, Dispute Resolution, Immigration, International, Property Disputes, Will and estate disputes, Wills, Probate and Trusts
Emily Kyriacou
Legal Secretary
Emily joined Colman Coyle in 2012.
Emily initially started as a Legal Secretary in the Employment Department where she worked for a number of fee earners for 8 years.
Emily joined the Litigation Department in 2021 and is currently working for the Partner/Head of Department within the Litigation team.
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Stacey Moreland
Legal Secretary
- Groups:All Staff, Dispute Resolution, Immigration, International, Property Disputes
Stacey Moreland
Legal Secretary
Stacey started working at Colman Coyle in September 2006 in the Personal Injury Department as a Legal Secretary.
From February 2007, Stacey joined the Litigation Department supporting one of the Founding Partners, Howard Colman, and Neil Curbison, Partner/Head of Department.
Since November 2021, Stacey has continued to support Howard Colman and Adam Palmer, Senior Associate, in the Litigation Department.
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Hans Sok Appadu
Senior Associate
- Groups:All Staff, Fee Earners, Immigration, International
Hans Sok Appadu
Senior Associate
Head of Corporate Immigration
Hans has represented a diverse range of corporate clients and individuals seeking immigration solutions. Business immigration clients have included PLCs, multi-nationals, SMEs, and start-ups, across the UK and internationally, in sectors including technology and digital, healthcare, construction, and hospitality.
Hans is a rare find among lawyers, combining commercial acumen, technical expertise, and a cheerful, personal approach to all his immigration work. Those skills make him the go-to immigration lawyer for businesses and individuals seeking immigration advice in London to access international talent, establish a UK-based company, or meet individual immigration goals.
His expertise includes:
Skilled worker visas – Sponsor licence applications – Licence management services – Global mobility services – Business immigration strategy – Licence compliance – Right to work check compliance – Mock Home Office audits and reports – Strategic advice on licence retention – Global business mobility visas – Business visas – Global talent visas – UK expansion visas – Innovator founder visas – Temporary visas – Family visas – Dependant visas – Settlement – Indefinite leave to remain – British citizenship
