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Kathleen is the Practice Leader of Fragomen’s Sheffield office with overall responsibility for all legal, professional and corporate functions.

She has 24 years of experience providing immigration services.  During her time at Fragomen, Kathleen’s role has focussed on working with her team to ensure exceptional client service. She assists with planning and developing global immigration programmes and provides regular, digestible immigration updates relevant to her clients’ sectors and businesses.

Kathleen focuses on assisting regional clients across the North to secure the right talent to meet their needs. She leads our Northern Sector team, supporting businesses across the region on securing the talent they need, including managing their right to work processes and internship schemes.

Kathleen speaks English, French and Italian. 

Education

  • Chartered Management Institute, Level 5 Certificate in Management and Leadership, 2015
  • University of Manchester, Bachelor of Arts, 1999
  • University of Lyon, Management and Marketing, 1998

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Professional accomplishments

Member, Immigration Law Practitioners' Association

Publications and lectures

Contributor, “Opinion: The UK Immigration White Paper – What it Means for the Engineering Sector in the North of England.” Northern Engineer, 21 May 2025.

Speaker, “From entry to exit: immigration and tax considerations for UK business visitors.” Fragomen and Johnston Charmichael, Webinar, 1 May 2025.

Kathleen’s insights

May 28, 2025 | Media mentions

Yorkshire Post: Yorkshire Businesses Should Prepare for Sweeping Immigration Rule ChangesRead more

May 23, 2025 | Media mentions

Northern Engineer: The UK Immigration White Paper – What it Means for the Engineering Sector in the North of EnglandRead more

May 1, 2025 | Webinar

From entry to exit: immigration and tax considerations for UK business visitorsRead more
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Kathleen’s insights

May 28, 2025 | Media mentions

Yorkshire Post: Yorkshire Businesses Should Prepare for Sweeping Immigration Rule ChangesRead more

May 23, 2025 | Media mentions

Northern Engineer: The UK Immigration White Paper – What it Means for the Engineering Sector in the North of EnglandRead more

May 1, 2025 | Webinar

From entry to exit: immigration and tax considerations for UK business visitorsRead more
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Kathleen’s insights

May 28, 2025 | Media mentions

Yorkshire Post: Yorkshire Businesses Should Prepare for Sweeping Immigration Rule ChangesRead more

May 23, 2025 | Media mentions

Northern Engineer: The UK Immigration White Paper – What it Means for the Engineering Sector in the North of EnglandRead more

May 1, 2025 | Webinar

From entry to exit: immigration and tax considerations for UK business visitorsRead more
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[email protected]

T:+44 114 289 2010

F:+44 (0) 20 3006 8633

Sheffield

Fragomen LLP

7th Floor, Saville House, 74-90 Savile St

Sheffield S4 7UD

United Kingdom

Kathleen’s insights

May 28, 2025 | Media mentions

Yorkshire Post: Yorkshire Businesses Should Prepare for Sweeping Immigration Rule ChangesRead more

May 23, 2025 | Media mentions

Northern Engineer: The UK Immigration White Paper – What it Means for the Engineering Sector in the North of EnglandRead more

May 1, 2025 | Webinar

From entry to exit: immigration and tax considerations for UK business visitorsRead more
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Sheffield S4 7UD

United Kingdom

Kathleen’s insights

May 28, 2025 | Media mentions

Yorkshire Post: Yorkshire Businesses Should Prepare for Sweeping Immigration Rule ChangesRead more

May 23, 2025 | Media mentions

Northern Engineer: The UK Immigration White Paper – What it Means for the Engineering Sector in the North of EnglandRead more

May 1, 2025 | Webinar

From entry to exit: immigration and tax considerations for UK business visitorsRead more
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T:+44 114 289 2010

F:+44 (0) 20 3006 8633

Sheffield

Fragomen LLP

7th Floor, Saville House, 74-90 Savile St

Sheffield S4 7UD

United Kingdom

Kathleen’s insights

May 28, 2025 | Media mentions

Yorkshire Post: Yorkshire Businesses Should Prepare for Sweeping Immigration Rule ChangesRead more

May 23, 2025 | Media mentions

Northern Engineer: The UK Immigration White Paper – What it Means for the Engineering Sector in the North of EnglandRead more

May 1, 2025 | Webinar

From entry to exit: immigration and tax considerations for UK business visitorsRead more
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