As Managing Director, Global Operations, Brendan holds senior executive responsibility for a range of Fragomen’s international operations. This includes Fragomen's practices in Canada, Belgium, Germany, South Africa, the United Kingdom and our correspondent office in France, as well as a number of client-facing responsibilities across multiple jurisdictions. Brendan provides guidance on global initiatives, the development and implementation of global, regional or country-by-country immigration programs for clients, immigration best practices, and advice regarding immigration requirements within various jurisdictions. Brendan has contributed to several policy and legislative reviews for governments, including preparing testimony for the U.S. Congress and testifying before numerous Australian Senate committees on immigration legislative reform. Brendan’s previous experience in Fragomen includes Regional Managing Director, EMEA; Regional Managing Director, Asia Pacific; and Managing Partner of our Australia practice. Brendan is a member of the firm's Global Executive Committee.
Prior to joining Fragomen, Brendan was the Managing Partner of PricewaterhouseCoopers’s Australian Global Visa Solutions practice. Brendan also has extensive Australian Government experience, including three diplomatic postings to the Philippines, Hong Kong and India; and three years working as the Departmental Advisor to the Minister for Immigration, Parliament House, Canberra.
Representative Experience
Successfully negotiated on behalf of a client facing government sanctions for non-compliance, resulting in a reduction in penalties. Continued to work with this client to restructure their immigration compliance program.
Successfully negotiated various Labour Agreements with the Australian government on behalf of clients or client consortia. A Labour Agreement is a tripartite agreement for work permits involving the employer, the government and union representatives.
Designed and implemented multi-jurisdictional immigration program management policies for major multinational companies.
Reviewed internal immigration policies for clients and recommended courses of action for process improvement.
Prior Experience
First Secretary (Immigration), Australian High Commission in New Delhi, India
Vice Consul (Immigration), Hong Kong
Second Secretary (Immigration), Australian Embassy in Manila, Philippines
Departmental Advisor, Minister for Immigration in Parliament House, Canberra, Australia
Former partner with PricewaterhouseCoopers managing their Australian Global Visa Solutions Practice