We provide expert advice and representation for a wide range of UK visa categories, including:
- Skilled Worker Visas: Assistance for South Africans offered employment in the UK to apply for work visas under the UK’s points-based system.
- Family Visas: Support for South Africans looking to join family members who are UK residents or citizens or who are returning to the UK.
- Global Talent Visa: Tailored services for professionals in fields such as arts, sciences, or technology seeking to work in the UK.
- Student Visas: Guidance for South African students applying to UK universities or colleges.
- Visitor Visas: Assistance with short-term visas for tourism, business visits, or family events.
We assist South African entrepreneurs, investors, and business professionals in navigating visa options such as:
- Innovator Founder Visa: Support for entrepreneurs with innovative business ideas that meet UK market needs and guidance for South African nationals starting a business in the UK for the first time.
- Expansion Worker Visa: Assistance for companies in South Africa sending representatives to establish a UK branch.
We offer guidance on pathways to settlement and citizenship in the UK, including:
- Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR): Assistance for South Africans who have lived in the UK long enough to apply for permanent residency.
- British Citizenship: Support for eligible individuals applying for naturalization or registration as a British citizen.
Appeals and Administrative Reviews
If your visa application has been refused, we can help you:
- Understand the reasons for refusal.
- File appeals or administrative reviews to challenge the decision.
- Provide representation at tribunal hearings to maximize your chances of success.
Relocation Support
Relocating from South Africa to the UK involves more than just legal applications. We work with trusted partners to provide:
- Advice on housing, banking, and schooling in the UK.
- Referrals to relocation consultants and tax advisers familiar with South African needs.
Employment Law
If you are in the UK, we can advise you about employment regulations and the rights you may have under the UK legislation. We often advise multinational companies on employment regulations and we assist with employment disputes and contractual matters across borders.
Family Law
Our lawyers in both jurisdictions will expertly advise about divorce and custody arrangements involving dual jurisdictions. We will provide with advice and guidance relating to asset protection and prenuptial agreements.
Litigation and Dispute Resolution
We assist clients with resolving disputes efficiently in UK and South African courts, and our both firms offer Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) including mediation and arbitration.