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"The depth and breadth of the team we work with at Kingsley Napley is excellent.”

Chambers and Partners 2024

"The team delivers high-quality service quickly and efficiently, leaving the employee feeling happy and confident in the support they received."

Chambers and Partners 2024

"At every stage Kingsley Napley proved their expertise and warmth. They always remained in good communication and used teamwork to solve problems and queries."

Chambers and Partners 2024

"Advice was provided promptly and was explained clearly at all times. The team worked together very effectively to support the application."

Chambers and Partners 2024

"Kingsley Napley are efficient and highly capable. I interfaced with numerous team members, who were all well informed and kept up to date."

Chambers and Partners 2024

“The team are very good at dealing with sensitive, high-profile cases and can manage complications that need hard work and perseverance.”

Chambers and Partners 2024

“The firm is always among the top firms in the immigration space."

Chambers and Partners 2024

Our specialist immigration team has been advising businesses and individuals on all aspects of UK immigration and nationality law for over 20 years and is top ranked in Chambers and Legal 500.

As a recognised leader and one of the largest teams of immigration lawyers in the UK, we have an established reputation for delivering exceptional client service combined with clear strategic immigration advice. Whether you are an entrepreneur starting a business in the UK, a global corporation transferring staff here or a family moving to the UK, our full-service immigration team can assist you from the simplest to the most complex of matters.

We advise clients in all sectors including:

How our specialist immigration lawyers can help

Immigration advice for corporate clients

We act for a wide variety of corporate clients including asset managers, global law firms, technology businesses, banks, private equity firms, consulting businesses, pharmaceutical manufacturers and architects.

Our dedicated client teams assist with strategic planning, end-to-end sponsorship and visa support and provide comprehensive support with UK immigration compliance. Our service model is based on flexibility, enabling us to provide outstanding service to clients ranging from the smallest start-up to global businesses. We support HR teams in managing their UK and global immigration needs, Brexit related advice, providing business intelligence on global trends and through sharing our know-how with clients through our regular alerts, workshops, webinars and client-centred training.

Immigration advice for individuals

For our private clients, we provide a dedicated service to support investors, entrepreneurs, tech start-ups and families moving to the UK, advising on the best solution and providing a high level service to help our clients relocate, obtain permanent residence and British Citizenship.

We are recognised experts in dealing with complex UK and EU immigration issues, including in relation to Brexit, and have extensive experience of litigating judicial review cases and appeals. We work closely with our tax, private client, real estate, corporate, employment and family teams who can advise on all related issues of moving to and living in the UK.

Working with the Home Office

We regularly engage with Home Office policy makers and actively lobby for our clients’ interests. In addition, our day-to-day contacts across the Home Office enable us to resolve issues, obtain pre-clearance in complex applications and ensure timely resolution of even the most complex cases.

WHAT THE LEGAL DIRECTORIES SAY

Kingsley Napley are at the top of their game for private immigration work. Their cases are meticulously well-prepared and well resourced. They are strategic in their approach, thinking in terms of, for example, publicity and press management as well as management of the case in court."

Legal 500 2024

Kingsley Napley have a very professional and efficient team: always clear and detailed in their communication, which makes everything much easier."

Chamber HNW 2023

They have a high-quality team able to complete a huge spectrum of immigration work."

Chambers HNW 2023

Kingsley Napley have a strong knowledge of immigration law and its applications."

Chambers HNW 2023

I can trust the guidance they provide and know that they are able to answer any question we ask."

Chambers & Partners, 2022

My overall impression of the firm is that they are incredibly competent and well positioned with the Home Office and guidance updates."

Chambers & Partners, 2022

Kingsley Napley are very professional and extremely thorough in the field of immigration law."

Chambers & Partners, 2022

They are all experts in UK immigration law and provide excellent customer service. A dedicated and fully engaged team."

Legal 500 UK 2022

This team displays excellence at every step of the way. I am particularly impressed by how the paralegals and trainees are just as involved as the partners: it means that the team is cohesive and reliable."

Legal 500 UK 2022

The team have a good way of relationship-building. I like how they think about whether or not the client could be trained to do something in order to reduce bills, thus keeping the specialists focused on law work, rather than paralegal-type work. I really appreciate this."

Legal 500 UK 2022

Their immigration department is top notch; they are thought leaders and have a lot of experience in different industries. They know what they are talking about."

Chambers UK 2021

They are extremely thorough and very professional."

Chambers UK 2021

There is a strong partner team, which is supported by excellent associates; the lawyers are on top of the law, great with clients and solution-centred."

Legal 500 UK 2020

Kingsley Napley LLP is very capable of covering the spectrum of immigration law; from business to asylum, including family and private life applications."

Legal 500 2020

Kingsley Napley LLP’s immigration practice is at the forefront of EU law and Brexit work, and regularly assists companies looking to help UK-based EU staff and other individuals on residency issues arising from Brexit."

Legal 500 UK 2020

The team is always willing to go above and beyond to provide the best service."

Legal 500 2020

The 'brilliant' team at Kingsley Napley LLP is particularly experienced in acting for business immigration clients ... It also handles multi-faceted immigration cases for private individuals."

Legal 500 2019

Interviewees agree that Kingsley Napley is home to a superb team of immigration lawyers."

Chambers UK, A Client's Guide to the UK Legal Profession

Kingsley Napley leads the immigration outfits in the UK."

Who's Who Legal

UK Business immigration services

UK Immigration services for individuals

OUR FEES FOR INDIVIDUALS

Most of our services are offered on an agreed fee basis, however for some matters it will be appropriate for work to be charged on an hourly rate. Our clients are given an estimate of costs after our initial meeting or as part of the engagement process. The below fees are published in accordance with the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) guidance on price transparency, and are indicative of the likely costs for the matter type. Final costs will vary depending on the details of the matter.

Price information for private individuals

This information is intended to inform private individuals about our fees for immigration and nationality matters. These fees do not apply to work undertaken for corporate clients.

We have set out the hourly rates for lawyers at different levels. Full details of the specific qualifications of each of our fee earners can be found on the immigration team page.

The key members of the team working with private individuals are:

The below rates and fee estimates are exclusive of VAT and disbursements. Professional fees will be subject to VAT (currently 20%) where this is applicable.

These rates are subject to annual review.

Partners - £475 - £685
Legal Counsel - £420
Senior Associates - £370 - £410
Associates - £295 - £310
Senior Immigration Advisors - £240
Immigration Advisors - £220
Senior Paralegals - £210
Trainee Solicitors - £210
Paralegals - £200

Your matter will always be supervised by a partner. Work will be completed by lawyers of varying experience. The estimated fee quotes are premised on the work being completed by lawyers across a range of levels, with time estimates using an average hourly rate to reflect the involvement of different lawyers. The time spent by lawyers at different levels will vary depending on a number of factors including the complexity and nature of the matter. The quotes assume that each stage of the work is conducted by an appropriate level of lawyer, if client preference dictates work be completed at a higher level, this will of course impact fee estimates.

The estimates set out here have been provided to give a range of likely fees for standard applications. Once we have further information about your personal circumstances and the nature of the assistance you require, we may be able to agree a fixed fee.

Your fee estimate or fixed fee would be agreed prior to us formalising our engagement with you.

The Kingsley Napley immigration team has been advising individuals and businesses on UK immigration and nationality law for over 23 years. The below fee quotes relate to work undertaken for individuals and are intended to provide an overview of some of the most common application types.

For details as to whether Kingsley Napley will be able to assist with your specific immigration and nationality query and to receive a fee quote tailored to your specific requirements, please contact us.

This fee quote assumes you meet the requirements of the Immigration Rules, EEA Regulations or British Nationality Act 1981 (as applicable) without requiring discretion to be exercised.

It also assumes there are no other factors which make the application more complex such as a criminal record or a history of non-compliance with UK immigration.

The exact number of hours it will take depends on the circumstances in your case. Such as:

The complexity of the legal issues involved
The urgency of the matter
The level of documentation available and any issues in obtaining this
Where the application is being made and any particular additional services you wish to use
Whether the application is an initial one, an extension or an application for indefinite leave to remain
Whether there are any dependants and their personal circumstances
The nature and number of any required supporting statements
If we are required to liaise with third parties such as accountants or financial institutions
If Counsel is required to provide written advice and/or to represent you as part of an appeal process
The number of tribunal appearances required

What services are included?

The work will involve:

Taking full instructions from you in order to provide initial assessment, advice on the key requirements and how these apply to your circumstances
Providing a comprehensive list of necessary documents and information, and templates where appropriate
Reviewing and collating supporting documents
Liaising with third parties where required to obtain additional evidence
Preparing the relevant application forms, submitting these on your behalf and booking any necessary appointments
Drafting a comprehensive covering letter in support of your application
Advising on the application submission options and procedure, and on likely time frames
Advising you on the outcome of the application and explaining your new immigration or nationality status, including information about how to remain compliant with your visa conditions and the eligibility criteria for extensions and indefinite leave to remain

The costs quoted here do not include any disbursements related to your matter. Disbursements are costs related to your matter that are payable to third parties, such as visa fees. We handle the payment of disbursements on your behalf to ensure a smoother process.

The processing times for your application will vary depending on the application service you select and where the application is being made. We cannot guarantee how long the Home Office will take to process your application but we can give further information on the application options and likely time frames as part of the advice we will provide to you if instructed.

Please note the anticipated number of hours and fees are an estimate. All applications are likely to vary and of course we can give you a more accurate estimate once we have more information about your specific case.

	Fees (exclusive of VAT and disbursements)
Applications for naturalisation or registration under the British Nationality Act 1981	£3,300 - £5000
Applications on behalf of European Economic Area (EEA) nationals and their family members under the applicable EEA Regulations or Immigration Rules, including applications for permanent residence, residence cards and registration certificates	£2,700 - £5000
Student and work experience visas	£3,800
Visit visas	£2,700 - £5000
Leave to enter or remain under Appendix FM of the Immigration Rules	£5,200 - £9,800
Applications for dependent relative and family reunion applications	£7,600 - £9,800
Ancestry visas	£3,800 - £4,900
Other categories, such as applications on the basis of long residence	£3,800 - £6,500