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Brendan has spent his entire career in immigration, beginning as a diplomat on behalf of the Australian government and following with roles at the Big Four before joining Fragomen.

He is a technology innovator and problem solver who works closely with firm leadership to build solutions for clients’ short-term travel and other digital needs. In 2019, he led the team that developed Nomadic, a state-of-the-art solution for business visas, Consular and immigration document procurement services.

In addition, Brendan has extensive experience working with practices across the firm on the development and marketing of specialized services in support of various regional and country-specific regulations and compliance requirements. He has considerable experience in 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.

Drawing on his government and private company experience in immigration, 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.

At Fragomen, Brendan previously served as Managing Director, Global Operations Regional Managing Director, EMEA; Regional Managing Director, Asia Pacific; and Managing Partner of the Australia practice and served on the firm’s Executive Committee. His Australian government experience includes 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.

In addition, Brendan has extensive experience working with practices across the firm on the development and marketing of specialized services in support of various regional and country-specific regulations and compliance requirements. He has considerable experience in 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.

Drawing on his government and private company experience in immigration, 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.

At Fragomen, Brendan previously served as Managing Director, Global Operations Regional Managing Director, EMEA; Regional Managing Director, Asia Pacific; and Managing Partner of the Australia practice and served on the firm’s Executive Committee. His Australian government experience includes 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.

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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.

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Speaker, Philadelphia Area Relocation Council (PARC) Fall Summit 2025, Philadelphia, PA, 9 October 2025.

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Immigration Breakfast Briefing Hosted by Fragomen DallasRead more

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August 7, 2024 | Media mentions

The National: How UAE Start-Up Nomadic is Aiming to Simplify Business Travel with TechnologyRead more
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Immigration Breakfast Briefing Hosted by Fragomen DallasRead more

October 9, 2025 | Meeting

Philadelphia Area Relocation Council (PARC) Fall Summit 2025Read more

August 7, 2024 | Media mentions

The National: How UAE Start-Up Nomadic is Aiming to Simplify Business Travel with TechnologyRead more
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Immigration Breakfast Briefing Hosted by Fragomen DallasRead more

October 9, 2025 | Meeting

Philadelphia Area Relocation Council (PARC) Fall Summit 2025Read more

August 7, 2024 | Media mentions

The National: How UAE Start-Up Nomadic is Aiming to Simplify Business Travel with TechnologyRead more
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90 Matawan Road, 4th Floor

Matawan NJ 07747

United States

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November 13, 2025 | Conference

Immigration Breakfast Briefing Hosted by Fragomen DallasRead more

October 9, 2025 | Meeting

Philadelphia Area Relocation Council (PARC) Fall Summit 2025Read more

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The National: How UAE Start-Up Nomadic is Aiming to Simplify Business Travel with TechnologyRead more
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90 Matawan Road, 4th Floor

Matawan NJ 07747

United States

Brendan’s insights

November 13, 2025 | Conference

Immigration Breakfast Briefing Hosted by Fragomen DallasRead more

October 9, 2025 | Meeting

Philadelphia Area Relocation Council (PARC) Fall Summit 2025Read more

August 7, 2024 | Media mentions

The National: How UAE Start-Up Nomadic is Aiming to Simplify Business Travel with TechnologyRead more
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Matawan, NJ

Fragomen, Del Rey, Bernsen & Loewy, LLP

90 Matawan Road, 4th Floor

Matawan NJ 07747

United States

Brendan’s insights

November 13, 2025 | Conference

Immigration Breakfast Briefing Hosted by Fragomen DallasRead more

October 9, 2025 | Meeting

Philadelphia Area Relocation Council (PARC) Fall Summit 2025Read more

August 7, 2024 | Media mentions

The National: How UAE Start-Up Nomadic is Aiming to Simplify Business Travel with TechnologyRead more
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