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Charlotte Wills
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Charlotte focuses on providing strategic immigration and mobility solutions to clients across a number of sectors, including technology firms, semiconductor and science organizations, and space—leading Fragomen’s global Space Industry Group. Her work extends to facilitating sponsor licenses, addressing compliance concerns, streamlining right-to-work checks and advising on business traveler strategies, remote and hybrid working arrangements, and other innovative workforce planning solutions—that align with clients’ global mobility and business objectives.
As a member of the UK Government Strategies practice, Charlotte is highly attuned to policy developments, enabling her to provide clients with a clear understanding of the implications and actionable guidance to navigate and adapt effectively. With the growing emphasis on compliance, she offers comprehensive support, including tailored solutions and the development of mobility strategies that address the complexities of employer obligations in an ever-evolving global workforce landscape.
Clients praise Charlotte’s proactive approach and her ability to clearly understand their operations, culture and challenges. Acting as an extension of their team, she leverages her deep industry knowledge to shape forward-thinking mobility programs, benchmark policies, and preemptively resolve potential issues. Her clients benefit from holistic support and innovative strategies that go beyond traditional immigration services to encompass broader mobility and workforce planning initiatives.
Education
- College of Law, London, Legal Practice Course, 2009
- College of Law, London, Graduate Diploma in Law, 2008
- University of Birmingham, B.A., With Honors , 2007
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Professional accomplishments
Legal Qualifications: Solicitor of the Senior Courts of England and Wales
Member, Law Society of England and Wales
Member, Immigration Law Practitioners' Association
Publications and lectures
Speaker, “Compliance Simplified: What innovative solutions is your company introducing to streamline right-to-work, Posted Workers and other compliance requirements.” GME Leaders Exchange | London, London, UK, 20 March 2025.
Co-author, “The Smart Guide to Employers of Record (EOR): Benefits, Risks & What to Watch For.” Work From Anywhere, 31 January 2025.
Quoted, “Impartial referee or first to mass adoption? Tech industry reacts to Starmer’s AI plan.” Business Cloud, 13 January 2025.
Contributor, “Green Borders: Policy Recommendations to Improve Talent Mobility.” International Organisation of Employers, 19 November 2024.
Speaker, “The Tech-driven Future of Mobility.” 2024 FEM EMEA Summit, 29 October 2024.
Co-author, “Attracting Talent to the Space Sector: Navigating the UK Immigration System.” Fragomen, 7 October 2024.
Author, “So, what now? Labour’s approach to talent and growth for the hospitality sector.” MCA Insight, 14 August 2024
Co-author, “Remote Work: Navigating Digital Nomad Visas and OECD Regulations.” Work From Anywhere, 26 June 2024.
Speaker, “Semiconductors in Europe: Futureproofing Your Talent Pipeline in an Era of Economic and Political Uncertainty.” Fragomen Semiconductor Industry Group Webcast, 11 June 2024.
Speaker, GME Leaders Exchange London | UK, London, UK, 14 May 2024.
Author, “The UK’s Semiconductor Moment: Why Immigration Policy Must Keep Up.” Fragomen, 25 March 2024.
Contributor, “Emerging Space Technologies Industry Perspective Report.” techUK, 4 March 2024.
Author, “Moving Targets.” The Global Recruiter, Issue 254, Pages 25-28, February 2024.
Speaker, “Global talent hunt - understanding when and how to recruit global talent.” CIPD Recruitment & Retention Conference, London, UK, 28 February 2024.
Quoted, “Why hospitality sector is worried about new visa rules - and why many jobs can't be filled by Britons.” Sky News, 9 February 2024.
Speaker, “Attracting Talent To The Space Sector: Navigating The UK Immigration System.” Fragomen, Webinar, 8 February 2024.
Speaker, “HR in Hospitality Immigration Update - Understanding the recent announcements to the UK’s immigration routes.” HR in Hospitality, 30 January 2024.
Quoted, “Changes in visa legislation will allow remote working.” HRreview, 18 January 2024.
Quoted, “Visa Ease.” The Global Recruiter, 18 January 2024.
Quoted, “Tourist visa changes will allow remote working.” HR Magazine, 17 January 2024.
Quoted, “UK government announces major increase to migrant salary thresholds.” HR News, 7 December 2023.
Quoted, “Cleverly salary threshold rise ‘raises concerns’ over the government’s attempts to ‘lower net migration’.” London Loves Business, 5 December 2023.
Quoted, “Government announces crackdown on migrant labour.” CIOB People, 5 December 2023.
Speaker, “Shall we go where the talent is or bring the talent to us?” Global Mobility Executive Live, 9 November 2023.
Co-author, “Will overseas talent lift Scotland’s space industry to new heights?” Insider.co.uk, 27 October 2023.
Speaker, “Unlocking potential: Addressing skill and talent shortages using innovative pathways.” 2023 FEM EMEA Summit, London, UK, 1 November 2023.
Quoted, “End Of Shortage Occupation List Marks New Beginning For Sommeliers.” The Caterer, 4 October 2023.
Quoted, “Somms to be eligible for skilled worker visa.” Harpers Wine & Spirit, 4 October 2023.
Co-author, “Blast-off! Will Overseas Talent Take the UK Space Industry to New Heights?” Fragomen, 3 October 2023.
Co-author, “UK Immigration Fee Increases: Changes to Skilled Worker and Global Business Mobility Visas.” Fragomen, 29 September 2023.
Co-author, “Don’t underestimate the red tape behind applying for a skilled worker.” The Caterer, 13 September 2022.
Co-author, “Spotlight on: The Hospitality Sector and Skills Shortages.” Fragomen, 17 August 2022.
Co-author, “Remote Working: The Future for Global Immigration Systems.” Fragomen, 15 July 2022.
Contributor, “The Future of Remote Work: Digital Nomads and the Implications for Immigration Systems.” Migration Policy Institute, 23 June 2022.
Co-author, “Planning Remobilisation Strategies.” BritishAmerica Business, 10 June 2020.
Author, “Skills Shortages in the UK: The MAC Call for Evidence.” Fragomen, 26 May 2020.
Author, “Spotlight on: The MAC Call for Evidence.” Fragomen, 18 August 2017.
Author, “Should I apply for an EEA Registration Certificate?” Fragomen, 24 March 2017.
Co-author, “Brexit – Are You Prepared?” BestStart Human Resources, 20 March 2017.
Author, “How UK Employers Can Support Staff in the Face of Brexit.” Fragomen, 18 October 2016.
Author, “Brexit: Becoming a British Citizen – Dos and Dont’s.” Fragomen, 1 July 2016.
Author, “‘Brexit’ – Let the Battle Commence.” Fragomen, 2 February 2016.
Co-Author, "The right to work - what does this mean for UK employers?" HR Heads Up, Vol. 8, No. 1 (February 2015): 2. Print.
Charlotte’s insights
March 20, 2025 | Conference
March 11, 2025 — March 12, 2025 | Meeting
February 3, 2025 | Media mentions
