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October 15, 2025 | 🌐Minimum Salary Changes Announced
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October 15, 2025 | United KingdomArts Professional: Creative Sector Must ‘Come Together’ to Give Artists Easier Access to Visas
October 15, 2025 | United States, United KingdomFinancial Times: Boom Time for Immigration Lawyers as US and UK Tighten Restrictions
October 15, 2025Mali: Visa Bond Required for U.S. Nationals Applying for Business or Tourist Visas
October 15, 2025 | 🌐Minimum Salary Changes Announced
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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

August 1, 2024 | Blog post

What’s on the Horizon for the UK Health and Social Care Sector and Immigration Following the General Election? Read more

March 14, 2024 | Blog post

2024 Immigration Policy Changes: Health and Social Care WorkersRead more

January 12, 2024 | Media mentions

The Carer: UK Government's Changes To Skilled Worker Visa Salary Levels Set To Impact Care SectorRead more
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August 1, 2024 | Blog post

What’s on the Horizon for the UK Health and Social Care Sector and Immigration Following the General Election? Read more

March 14, 2024 | Blog post

2024 Immigration Policy Changes: Health and Social Care WorkersRead more

January 12, 2024 | Media mentions

The Carer: UK Government's Changes To Skilled Worker Visa Salary Levels Set To Impact Care SectorRead more
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August 1, 2024 | Blog post

What’s on the Horizon for the UK Health and Social Care Sector and Immigration Following the General Election? Read more

March 14, 2024 | Blog post

2024 Immigration Policy Changes: Health and Social Care WorkersRead more

January 12, 2024 | Media mentions

The Carer: UK Government's Changes To Skilled Worker Visa Salary Levels Set To Impact Care SectorRead more
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August 1, 2024 | Blog post

What’s on the Horizon for the UK Health and Social Care Sector and Immigration Following the General Election? Read more

March 14, 2024 | Blog post

2024 Immigration Policy Changes: Health and Social Care WorkersRead more

January 12, 2024 | Media mentions

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August 1, 2024 | Blog post

What’s on the Horizon for the UK Health and Social Care Sector and Immigration Following the General Election? Read more

March 14, 2024 | Blog post

2024 Immigration Policy Changes: Health and Social Care WorkersRead more

January 12, 2024 | Media mentions

The Carer: UK Government's Changes To Skilled Worker Visa Salary Levels Set To Impact Care SectorRead more
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Ian’s insights

August 1, 2024 | Blog post

What’s on the Horizon for the UK Health and Social Care Sector and Immigration Following the General Election? Read more

March 14, 2024 | Blog post

2024 Immigration Policy Changes: Health and Social Care WorkersRead more

January 12, 2024 | Media mentions

The Carer: UK Government's Changes To Skilled Worker Visa Salary Levels Set To Impact Care SectorRead more
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Arts Professional: Creative Sector Must ‘Come Together’ to Give Artists Easier Access to Visas

Partner Louise Haycock highlights opportunities for easier access to overseas talent for the UK creative sector while guiding businesses through evolving visa rules.

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British Citizenship for Adopted and Surrogate Children: What Families Should Know

Associate Amelia Haynes and Paralegal Clare Macmillan Bell discuss the legal considerations surrounding British citizenship for children born through adoption or surrogacy.

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Financial Times: Boom Time for Immigration Lawyers as US and UK Tighten Restrictions

Partner Bo Cooper provides insight on how evolving US and UK immigration policies, including recent H-1B changes, are shaping corporate mobility and compliance strategies.

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Atividades Técnicas sob Status de Visitante | #MobilityMinute

O Diretor Executivo da Fragomen Brasil, Diogo Kloper, destaca uma atualização importante na política migratória brasileira, que muda significativamente o que estrangeiros podem fazer no país sob o status de visitante.

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Partner Rajiv Naik provides insight on how immigration frameworks across the UK, Europe and EMEA are evolving to support start-ups and entrepreneurial talent.

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The New York Times: Visiting the European Union? Expect to Give Your Biometric Data.

Partner Jo Antoons discusses the rollout of the EU's new Entry/Exit System.

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The Times: Bye bye, Dubai: why families are heading for Abu Dhabi

Fragomen is featured in The Times as a key immigration adviser highlighting Abu Dhabi’s rising demand for golden visas, especially among UK nationals seeking long-term, self-sponsored residency.

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Important Update for Brazil-Bound Visitors | #MobilityMinute

Brazil Managing Partner Diana Quintas highlights Brazil’s visitor visa rules and what travelers should know.

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Changes to Skilled Worker Dependants: How UK Government’s July 2025 Rules Affect Tech Talent

Senior Manager Kinka Tonchev and Paralegal Emily Whalley discuss how upcoming UK visa changes will affect skilled worker dependants and reshape tech sector mobility.

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Partner Marius Tollenaere Contributes to Third Edition of Einwanderungsrecht

Partner Marius Tollenaere provides key insights on labour migration, procedures and employer obligations in the latest edition of "Einwanderungsrecht".

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Beyond PERM: Leveraging Schedule A, Group II for Exceptional Ability in the Sciences, Arts and Performing Arts

Associate Matthew Smith discusses how professionals with exceptional ability in the sciences, arts and performing arts can bypass the PERM process by leveraging Schedule A, Group II for a streamlined green card application.

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Managing Partner of the United Kingdom Nadine Goldfoot Recognised as Legal 500's "Leading Partners"

Managing Partner of the United Kingdom Nadine Goldfoot is recognised as Legal 500's "Leading Partners."

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Media mentions

Arts Professional: Creative Sector Must ‘Come Together’ to Give Artists Easier Access to Visas

Partner Louise Haycock highlights opportunities for easier access to overseas talent for the UK creative sector while guiding businesses through evolving visa rules.

Learn more

Blog post

British Citizenship for Adopted and Surrogate Children: What Families Should Know

Associate Amelia Haynes and Paralegal Clare Macmillan Bell discuss the legal considerations surrounding British citizenship for children born through adoption or surrogacy.

Learn more

Media mentions

Financial Times: Boom Time for Immigration Lawyers as US and UK Tighten Restrictions

Partner Bo Cooper provides insight on how evolving US and UK immigration policies, including recent H-1B changes, are shaping corporate mobility and compliance strategies.

Learn more

Video

Atividades Técnicas sob Status de Visitante | #MobilityMinute

O Diretor Executivo da Fragomen Brasil, Diogo Kloper, destaca uma atualização importante na política migratória brasileira, que muda significativamente o que estrangeiros podem fazer no país sob o status de visitante.

Learn more

Media mentions

Global Mobility Lawyer: Founders Without Frontiers: Navigating Immigration Rules for Start-Ups

Partner Rajiv Naik provides insight on how immigration frameworks across the UK, Europe and EMEA are evolving to support start-ups and entrepreneurial talent.

Learn more

Media mentions

The New York Times: Visiting the European Union? Expect to Give Your Biometric Data.

Partner Jo Antoons discusses the rollout of the EU's new Entry/Exit System.

Learn more

Media mentions

The Times: Bye bye, Dubai: why families are heading for Abu Dhabi

Fragomen is featured in The Times as a key immigration adviser highlighting Abu Dhabi’s rising demand for golden visas, especially among UK nationals seeking long-term, self-sponsored residency.

Learn more

Video

Important Update for Brazil-Bound Visitors | #MobilityMinute

Brazil Managing Partner Diana Quintas highlights Brazil’s visitor visa rules and what travelers should know.

Learn more

Blog post

Changes to Skilled Worker Dependants: How UK Government’s July 2025 Rules Affect Tech Talent

Senior Manager Kinka Tonchev and Paralegal Emily Whalley discuss how upcoming UK visa changes will affect skilled worker dependants and reshape tech sector mobility.

Learn more

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Partner Marius Tollenaere Contributes to Third Edition of Einwanderungsrecht

Partner Marius Tollenaere provides key insights on labour migration, procedures and employer obligations in the latest edition of "Einwanderungsrecht".

Learn more

Blog post

Beyond PERM: Leveraging Schedule A, Group II for Exceptional Ability in the Sciences, Arts and Performing Arts

Associate Matthew Smith discusses how professionals with exceptional ability in the sciences, arts and performing arts can bypass the PERM process by leveraging Schedule A, Group II for a streamlined green card application.

Learn more

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Managing Partner of the United Kingdom Nadine Goldfoot Recognised as Legal 500's "Leading Partners"

Managing Partner of the United Kingdom Nadine Goldfoot is recognised as Legal 500's "Leading Partners."

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