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Ian is a Manager and solicitor in Fragomen’s London office, where he provides strategic advice to corporate clients on all aspects of UK immigration law, with a focus on the Points Based System. He works with a diverse range of clients, from start-up companies to global organizations, across various industries, including finance, transportation, technology, pharmaceutical, hospitality, entertainment and media. Ian also counsels clients on other areas of UK immigration law, including European based applications.
Ian has provided pro bono advisory services to Save the Children.
Education
- BPP University Law School, Legal Practice Course, 2014
- University of Leeds, LL.M., 2012
- University of Hull, B.A., 2010
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Professional accomplishments
Legal Qualifications: Solicitor of the Senior Courts of England and Wales
Member, Law Society of England and Wales
Ian’s insights
March 14, 2024 | Blog post
January 12, 2024 | Media mentions
Ian’s insights
March 14, 2024 | Blog post
January 12, 2024 | Media mentions
Ian’s insights
March 14, 2024 | Blog post
January 12, 2024 | Media mentions
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Ian’s insights
March 14, 2024 | Blog post
January 12, 2024 | Media mentions
Get in touch
Languages
- English
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Ian’s insights
March 14, 2024 | Blog post
January 12, 2024 | Media mentions
Get in touch
Languages
- English
Contact information
Ian’s insights
March 14, 2024 | Blog post
January 12, 2024 | Media mentions
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Podcast
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Media mentions
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Awards
Fragomen has been featured in the 2026 GML Elite, Global Mobility Lawyer’s inaugural guide to leading global mobility teams, highlighting the firm’s global immigration capabilities, international footprint and work supporting multinational clients.
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Blog post
In this blog, Manager Gillian Gibbons and Immigration Consultants Gemma Oliver and Larna Kate Hadfield examine how Barnsley’s designation as the UK’s first government-backed Tech Town reflects wider AI and digital growth across the North of England, and why immigration strategy will be critical for employers seeking to access the global talent needed to support regional innovation.
Media mentions
In this Hong Kong Business article, Managing Director Magdalene Tennant discusses Hong Kong’s recent decision to allow employment and dependent visa renewal applications to be filed up to three months before expiry, a change intended to reduce the risk of work disruptions and provide employers with greater flexibility in managing foreign talent.
Media mentions
In this article published by Professional Engineering, Senior Manager Nadine Barnole examines how UK engineering employers can continue to access international talent amid growing skills shortages and a rapidly evolving immigration landscape.
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In this Times Brasil CNBC Real Tech interview, Partner Diana Quintas discusses Brazil’s recent visa exemption for Chinese nationals, what it signals for Brazil-China mobility and how technology is helping support more efficient cross-border movement.
Podcast
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Video
In this Mobility Minute, Manager Maja Sugui provides an overview of key visa and compliance considerations for business travelers planning trips to China.
Media mentions
In this profile published in Michigan Law’s Law Quadrangle, Counsel Christopher Wendt discusses the role of immigration in supporting the US healthcare workforce and expanding access to civil legal aid in Minnesota.
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Director Isobel Neilson discusses how investment migration programs are evolving amid political scrutiny, regulatory reform and shifting priorities, with governments moving toward pathways that emphasise economic contribution, talent and stronger ties to host countries.
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Fragomen welcomes Counsel Christopher Wendt in Minnesota, bringing nearly three decades of immigration law experience, including more than 20 years supporting workforce immigration programs for Mayo Clinic.
Media mentions
Senior Counsel Dr. Anna Boucher discusses Switzerland’s rejected population cap referendum and the role of immigration in supporting workforce and economic stability.
Awards
Fragomen has been featured in the 2026 GML Elite, Global Mobility Lawyer’s inaugural guide to leading global mobility teams, highlighting the firm’s global immigration capabilities, international footprint and work supporting multinational clients.

