Practice Leader
Kelly Chua
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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
More from Kelly
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
December 20, 2024 | Media mentions
October 29, 2024 — October 30, 2024 | Conference
