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January 16, 2026 | Republic of Korea (South Korea)South Korea: Longer Processing Times and Increased Security of D-8 and D-9 Visa Applications
January 16, 2026 | United KingdomUnited Kingdom: Hong Kong SAR Chinese and Taiwan Youth Mobility Scheme Ballot to Open February 10, 2026
January 15, 2026 | GuyanaGuyana: Approval Validity Reduced, Work Authorization Timelines Tightened
January 15, 2026 | KuwaitKuwait: New Immigration Rules Increase Residency and Visa Stay Periods, Clarify Visit Visa Conversion, Relax Passport Requirements, Increase Fees
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Kelly is a Practice Leader and solicitor based in our London office. She practices in the field of UK business immigration, advising corporate and private clients on a variety of immigration matters.

Kelly is the UK account lead for some of the firm’s largest corporate clients globally and has a deep understanding of their businesses having partnered closely with them for approaching the last ten years. She enjoys long held relationships with several clients who regularly seek practical, business-focused advice on a range of complex immigration and compliance matters. These include changes to corporate structure, discretionary applications due to issues caused by the pandemic and more recently crisis response and support.

In addition, Kelly is the UK co-lead for Fragomen’s Tech sector team and has contributed to publications focused on UK immigration options for those recruiting for and working in this sector.

Having worked with a broad range of clients of all sizes and sectors throughout her career, Kelly is able to strategically tailor her advice to ensure that both the business and the individual employee achieve their immigration objectives in the most efficient manner.

 

Kelly also has extensive experience advising high-net-worth clients on immigration matters with particular focus on Global Talent and Entrepreneurs.

Education

  • College of Law, Legal Practice Course, 2007
  • BPP Professional Education, London, Graduate Diploma in Law, 2005
  • University of Warwick, B. Sc., Honors , 2004

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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

Experience

Advised and assisted with a wide range of Points Based System applications across Tier 2.

Advised multinational clients on corporate immigration policies, working with HR to ensure systems and processes are in place to comply with current regulations.

Advised high net worth individuals on Tier 1 (Investor) applications.

Advised clients regarding settlement and British citizenship applications.

Publications and lectures

Quoted, “Traveling to the U.K.? You Might Need to Apply and Pay a Fee First.” The New York Times, 7 January 2025.

Quoted, “UK Government Electronic Travel Authorisation Scheme to Be Extended in 2025.” NI Travel News, 17 December 2024.

Kelly’s insights

January 8, 2025 | Media mentions

The New York Times: Traveling to the U.K.? You Might Need to Apply and Pay a Fee FirstRead more

December 20, 2024 | Media mentions

NI Travel News: UK Government Electronic Travel Authorisation Scheme to Be Extended in 2025Read more

October 29, 2024 — October 30, 2024 | Conference

2024 FEM EMEA SummitRead more
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Kelly’s insights

January 8, 2025 | Media mentions

The New York Times: Traveling to the U.K.? You Might Need to Apply and Pay a Fee FirstRead more

December 20, 2024 | Media mentions

NI Travel News: UK Government Electronic Travel Authorisation Scheme to Be Extended in 2025Read more

October 29, 2024 — October 30, 2024 | Conference

2024 FEM EMEA SummitRead more
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Kelly’s insights

January 8, 2025 | Media mentions

The New York Times: Traveling to the U.K.? You Might Need to Apply and Pay a Fee FirstRead more

December 20, 2024 | Media mentions

NI Travel News: UK Government Electronic Travel Authorisation Scheme to Be Extended in 2025Read more

October 29, 2024 — October 30, 2024 | Conference

2024 FEM EMEA SummitRead more
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Kelly’s insights

January 8, 2025 | Media mentions

The New York Times: Traveling to the U.K.? You Might Need to Apply and Pay a Fee FirstRead more

December 20, 2024 | Media mentions

NI Travel News: UK Government Electronic Travel Authorisation Scheme to Be Extended in 2025Read more

October 29, 2024 — October 30, 2024 | Conference

2024 FEM EMEA SummitRead more
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Kelly’s insights

January 8, 2025 | Media mentions

The New York Times: Traveling to the U.K.? You Might Need to Apply and Pay a Fee FirstRead more

December 20, 2024 | Media mentions

NI Travel News: UK Government Electronic Travel Authorisation Scheme to Be Extended in 2025Read more

October 29, 2024 — October 30, 2024 | Conference

2024 FEM EMEA SummitRead more
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Kelly’s insights

January 8, 2025 | Media mentions

The New York Times: Traveling to the U.K.? You Might Need to Apply and Pay a Fee FirstRead more

December 20, 2024 | Media mentions

NI Travel News: UK Government Electronic Travel Authorisation Scheme to Be Extended in 2025Read more

October 29, 2024 — October 30, 2024 | Conference

2024 FEM EMEA SummitRead more
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