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The talent you need is out there, but the marketplace is now global. Are you equipped to compete? We bring together the disparate expertise and strategic insight needed to tackle any immigration and employment issues you’re likely to encounter — whether through international assignments, business travel, international relocations or the recruitment and retention of a global workforce.

If you’re a corporate or organisational employer in a dynamic sector such as technology, life sciences or brands, recruiting and retaining talent will be a strategic priority with global dimensions.

We’re unusual in that we specialise in immigration as well as employment. This dual expertise means we’re able to deal with the overlap of issues that arise with an international and globally mobile workforce.  Our market-leading strengths in IP and technology make us the ideal employment partner for multinationals, fast-growing companies and other organisations in these fields.

Global mobility is a complex topic spanning many disciplines, with laws, tax regimes, regulatory requirements and best practice varying from country to country. We manage the complexities on your behalf, handling the administrative, legal and regulatory detail so you can develop an internationally mobile workforce in an efficient and cost-effective way.

We’ll work closely with you to develop a global talent strategy for the skills and the people you need.  We can cover everything from structuring and documenting international assignments, to advice on local employment practices and remuneration and benefit arrangements. 

We support well-established global entities, and regularly help growth companies set up in new territories and deliver their recruitment and mobility agendas.  We have extensive cross-jurisdictional HR experience and a network of specialist advisers from independent law firms around the world. Unlike many global firms, our network enables us to choose the best adviser for you in each case, rather than being tied to one office in each jurisdiction.

We advise businesses and other organisations on all aspects of business immigration, including end-to-end support through the life-cycle of a visa application, sponsor licence applications, sponsor management and compliance (including mock compliance audits), in-house training and advice on the immigration issues arising from corporate transactions and outsourcing arrangements. We also advise entities on right-to-work compliance, including audits, training and policies, and advice on the employment and immigration issues arising from breaches of the immigration rules.

Our immigration experts are ready to help with practical, forward-thinking advice, giving dynamic and innovative organisations clarity on complex immigration legislation, rules and guidelines. 

With our pro-active approach we’ll help you prepare your talent strategy for evolving conditions while maximising opportunities.

Inquisitive minds: Global mobility & immigration insights

What others say

‘”Sound balance between commercial considerations and the technical aspects of the law. Helping to bring balance and quantifying the risks and opportunities of plans. Also, as an international company, Bristows was able to help on a significant M&A project by coordinating multiple international law firms to help us focus on the path forward.”

Legal 500 2026

“Bristows’ employers’ practice is consistently high-calibre – what sets the team apart is their rare combination of deep legal expertise, commercial pragmatism, and a highly responsive, human approach. They understand the specific challenges facing regulated and fast-paced businesses like ours, and always tailor their advice accordingly – avoiding unnecessary legalese and focusing on outcomes.”

Legal 500 2026

“Working with Bristows employment law team has been a great experience. Their clear and pragmatic advice consistently helps us navigate the complexities of employment law with confidence. The team’s rapid response time and impressive turnaround of requests truly sets them apart..”

Legal 500 2025

Key contacts

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Gareth Wadley
Partner – Employment & immigration
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Lizzie Field
Of Counsel – Employment & immigration