Important Updates
Important Updates
August 28, 2025 | AlgeriaAlgeria: Accession to Hague Convention
August 29, 2025 | EcuadorEcuador: Delays in Identity Card Appointments and Processing Times
August 29, 2025 | IndonesiaIndonesia: Single Digital Arrival Platform Introduced  
August 29, 2025 | Republic of the PhilippinesPhilippines: New Guidelines Ease and Clarify Work Permit Issuance Provisions
August 29, 2025 | United StatesUnited States: Ninth Circuit Affirms District Court Order in Favor of 2023 Venezuela TPS Beneficiaries, But Designation Remains Expired For Now
August 28, 2025 | AlgeriaAlgeria: Accession to Hague Convention
August 29, 2025 | EcuadorEcuador: Delays in Identity Card Appointments and Processing Times
August 29, 2025 | IndonesiaIndonesia: Single Digital Arrival Platform Introduced  
August 29, 2025 | Republic of the PhilippinesPhilippines: New Guidelines Ease and Clarify Work Permit Issuance Provisions
August 29, 2025 | United StatesUnited States: Ninth Circuit Affirms District Court Order in Favor of 2023 Venezuela TPS Beneficiaries, But Designation Remains Expired For Now
August 28, 2025 | AlgeriaAlgeria: Accession to Hague Convention
Subscribe
Fragomen.com home
Select Language
  • English
  • French
  • French - Canadian
  • German

Select Language

  • English
  • French
  • French - Canadian
  • German
ContactCareersMediaClient Portal
Search Fragomen.com
  • Our Services
    For EmployersFor IndividualsBy IndustryCase Studies
  • Our Tech & Innovation
  • Our People
  • Our Insights
    Worldwide Immigration Trends ReportsMagellan SeriesImmigration AlertsEventsMedia MentionsFragomen NewsBlogsPodcasts & Videos
  • Spotlights
    Navigating Immigration Under the Second Trump AdministrationTravel & Mobility Considerations: Situation in the Middle EastImmigration Matters: Your U.S. Compliance RoadmapHumanitarian and Evolving Legal Pathways (HELP)Vietnamese ImmigrationView More
  • About Us
    About FragomenOfficesResponsible Business PracticesFirm GovernanceRecognition

Our Services

  • For Employers
  • For Individuals
  • By Industry
  • Case Studies

Our Tech & Innovation

  • Our Approach

Our People

  • Overview / Directory

Our Insights

  • Worldwide Immigration Trends Reports
  • Magellan Series
  • Immigration Alerts
  • Events
  • Media Mentions
  • Fragomen News
  • Blogs
  • Podcasts & Videos

Spotlights

  • Navigating Immigration Under the Second Trump Administration
  • Travel & Mobility Considerations: Situation in the Middle East
  • Immigration Matters: Your U.S. Compliance Roadmap
  • Humanitarian and Evolving Legal Pathways (HELP)
  • Vietnamese Immigration
  • View More

About Us

  • About Fragomen
  • Offices
  • Responsible Business Practices
  • Firm Governance
  • Recognition
Select Language
  • English
  • French
  • French - Canadian
  • German

Select Language

  • English
  • French
  • French - Canadian
  • German
ContactCareersMediaClient Portal
Kelly-Hardman

Director

Kelly Hardman

Kelly-Hardman
Kelly-Hardman
  • People

Director

Kelly Hardman

Country / Territory

  • United KingdomUnited Kingdom

Get in touch

Languages

  • English

Contact information

Email

[email protected]

T:+44 (0) 20 7090 9277

F:+44 (0) 20 7090 9101

London

Fragomen LLP

1st Floor, 95 Gresham St,

London EC2V 7NA

United Kingdom

Connect via Linkedin

Get in touch

Languages

  • English

Contact information

Email

[email protected]

T:+44 (0) 20 7090 9277

F:+44 (0) 20 7090 9101

London

Fragomen LLP

1st Floor, 95 Gresham St,

London EC2V 7NA

United Kingdom

Connect via Linkedin

Get in touch

Languages

  • English

Contact information

Email

[email protected]

T:+44 (0) 20 7090 9277

F:+44 (0) 20 7090 9101

London

Fragomen LLP

1st Floor, 95 Gresham St,

London EC2V 7NA

United Kingdom

Connect via Linkedin
  • PrintPrint
  • SaveSave

Kelly is a Director based in Edinburgh and a qualified Solicitor in Scotland, England and Wales, representing clients across all four corners of the UK. She is also a Notary Public (FCO approved) and holds prestigious membership with the WS Society as a Writer to His Majesty’s Signet ‘WS’. Prior to relocating to Scotland in 2016, she was based in Fragomen’s London office for more than five years.

Kelly leads the firm’s UK Energy Sector Group, as well as the UK Space Industry Group. With her experience and interest in these sectors, she’s adept to advising on the nuances associated with issues unique to working within UK Territorial Waters (UKTW), continental shelf (offshore) workers and seafarers in the energy, oil & gas and maritime sectors. In addition, she works closely with clients to assess workforce planning, as well as assessing appetites for commercial decisions whilst balancing compliance risk.

Kelly was personally approached to become a member of the Scottish Parliament’s Cross-party group on Space and is an active contributor and speaker at industry events. Given the UK’s ambitious net zero targets, she also advises on the relevancy of Green Skills, specific to these rapidly growing sectors.

Kelly is also responsible for coordinating and managing immigration programs on behalf of clients globally. She often coordinates coverage for her clients globally and delivers strategic legal and tactical advice as well as advisory services.

With more than 10 years of experience at Fragomen, she has a wealth of noteworthy experience, covering the full immigration spectrum including:

Sponsored routes: Skilled workers, temporary workers (Global Business Mobility);

  • Non-sponsored routes: Ancestry, Investor, Business Development and Talent routes, British Nationals Overseas, EUSS, Youth Mobility Schemes, Students and Graduates and Family Members of migrants;
  • Citizenship including registration of children and naturalization of adults as British Citizens;
  • Permanent residence (Indefinite Leave to Remain) under different pathways;
  • Sponsor licences including Expansion Worker.

Kelly holds a Master of Laws (LL.M) in Advanced Legal Practice (employment law) which she applies to her immigration practice when clients encounter challenges associated with notice periods, TUPE and impacts of corporate restructurings.

Kelly is part of Fragomen's Corporate Social Responsibility and Pro Bono teams and in 2024 she was recognized by the Law Society of England and Wales in their pro-bono recognition list. She is also a student mentor for her alma mater and actively supports the development of others at Fragomen having trained and qualified with the firm.

Kelly is also responsible for coordinating and managing immigration programs on behalf of clients globally. She often coordinates coverage for her clients globally and delivers strategic legal and tactical advice as well as advisory services.

With more than 10 years of experience at Fragomen, she has a wealth of noteworthy experience, covering the full immigration spectrum including:

Sponsored routes: Skilled workers, temporary workers (Global Business Mobility);

  • Non-sponsored routes: Ancestry, Investor, Business Development and Talent routes, British Nationals Overseas, EUSS, Youth Mobility Schemes, Students and Graduates and Family Members of migrants;
  • Citizenship including registration of children and naturalization of adults as British Citizens;
  • Permanent residence (Indefinite Leave to Remain) under different pathways;
  • Sponsor licences including Expansion Worker.

Kelly holds a Master of Laws (LL.M) in Advanced Legal Practice (employment law) which she applies to her immigration practice when clients encounter challenges associated with notice periods, TUPE and impacts of corporate restructurings.

Kelly is part of Fragomen's Corporate Social Responsibility and Pro Bono teams and in 2024 she was recognized by the Law Society of England and Wales in their pro-bono recognition list. She is also a student mentor for her alma mater and actively supports the development of others at Fragomen having trained and qualified with the firm.

Education

  • University of Northumbria, Master of Laws (LL.M), Advanced Legal Practice, 2013
  • University of Northumbria, Legal Practice Course, PG Dip (Law), 2011
  • University of Salzburg (Paris Lodron University), Diploma in Area Studies (DAS), 2010
  • Ulster University, Bachelor of Laws (LL.B), honors with Criminology , 2010

More from Kelly

Awards

Pro Bono Recognition List, Law Society of England and Wales, 2024

Professional accomplishments

Legal Qualifications: Solicitor of the Senior Courts of England and Wales; Solicitor and Notary Public, Scotland

Member, The WS Society

Member, Law Society of Scotland

Member, Law Society of England and Wales

Member, Immigration Law Practitioners’ Association

Experience

Conducted comparative analysis for clients to determine quickest routes possible into EU Member States for their assignees.

Frequent speaker at internal and external events, including town halls, seminars and conferences.

Proficient in the EU ICT Enforcement Directive and Posted Worker requirements.

Advised extensively on Business Travel within EMEA, specifically genuine travel as a visitor versus need for work authorisation and Posted Worker requirements.

Coordinates firm’s largest client graduate schemes. Also experienced at providing advice on Milkround and H1B Contingency planning.

Acted on behalf of VIP clients (including actors in the film & TV industry) maintaining discretion and candour given sensitive nature of applications.

Assisted clients who had been issued international arrest warrants by liaising with criminal defence and extradition lawyers in connection with proposed travel and advising on implications/risk of travel.

Successfully assisted clients with complex and discretionary applications due to criminal convictions/adverse immigration history following PTSD diagnosis in extremely compelling and compassionate circumstances.

As part of Training contract, completed seats in Compliance & Sponsorship, Foreign & Consular Practice, assisted Partners, as well as a secondment to the International Family Law Group (IFLG).

Publications and lectures

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

Panelist, “Panel 1: Attracting & Retaining Global Talent in the Space Sector: Legal Challenges & Workforce Sustainability.” Space-Comm Expo’s Space Law Symposium, London, UK, 11 March 2025.

Author, “Right balance of workers is vital for Scotland’s future.” The Scotsman, 4 February 2025.

Author, “Decentralising Immigration Policy: Unlocking Scotland’s Economic Potential Through Regional Solutions.” Global Underwater Hub, Page 30, February 2025.

Co-author, “Prepare your global energy workforce for the second Trump administration.” Energy Voice, 21 January 2025.

Co-author, “Guide to Navigating Immigration in the UK Energy & Maritime Sector.” Fragomen, 13 November 2024.

Author, “Critical role international workers play in meeting UK energy demands.” Global Mobility Lawyer, 24 October 2024.

Speaker, “The Immigration Conversation: Immigration Considerations in the Offshore Wind Sector.” Fragomen, Podcast, 19 May 2021.

Speaker, “The UK's Post-Brexit Immigration System: Implications for Scotland”, Holyrood, Edinburgh, Scotland, January 2020.

Contributor, “A Practical Immigration System for a post Brexit Britain.” Gerwyn Davies, CIPD, September 2019.

Speaker, “Responses to Immigration White Paper Round Table” CIPD, Edinburgh & Glasgow, Scotland, August 2019.

Speaker, “Navigating Brexit.” The Recruitment & Employment Confederation workshop, Edinburgh, Scotland, May 2019.

Speaker, “Navigating Brexit.” The Recruitment & Employment Confederation workshop, Belfast, Northern Ireland, April 2019.

Kelly’s insights

May 30, 2025 | Media mentions

Space-Comm: The Rapid Expansion of the Space Sector, Expected to Reach a Value of $1.8 Trillion by 2035, Marks the Beginning of a New Era in Space Exploration and InnovationRead more

May 1, 2025 | Webinar

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

April 11, 2025 | Media mentions

Global Underwater Hub Magazine: Decentralising Immigration Policy: Unlocking Scotland’s Economic Potential Through Regional Solutions Read more
More related insights

Kelly’s insights

May 30, 2025 | Media mentions

Space-Comm: The Rapid Expansion of the Space Sector, Expected to Reach a Value of $1.8 Trillion by 2035, Marks the Beginning of a New Era in Space Exploration and InnovationRead more

May 1, 2025 | Webinar

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

April 11, 2025 | Media mentions

Global Underwater Hub Magazine: Decentralising Immigration Policy: Unlocking Scotland’s Economic Potential Through Regional Solutions Read more
More related insights

Kelly’s insights

May 30, 2025 | Media mentions

Space-Comm: The Rapid Expansion of the Space Sector, Expected to Reach a Value of $1.8 Trillion by 2035, Marks the Beginning of a New Era in Space Exploration and InnovationRead more

May 1, 2025 | Webinar

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

April 11, 2025 | Media mentions

Global Underwater Hub Magazine: Decentralising Immigration Policy: Unlocking Scotland’s Economic Potential Through Regional Solutions Read more
More related insights

Country / Territory

  • United KingdomUnited Kingdom

Get in touch

Languages

  • English

Contact information

Email

[email protected]

T:+44 (0) 20 7090 9277

F:+44 (0) 20 7090 9101

London

Fragomen LLP

1st Floor, 95 Gresham St,

London EC2V 7NA

United Kingdom

Connect via Linkedin

Kelly’s insights

May 30, 2025 | Media mentions

Space-Comm: The Rapid Expansion of the Space Sector, Expected to Reach a Value of $1.8 Trillion by 2035, Marks the Beginning of a New Era in Space Exploration and InnovationRead more

May 1, 2025 | Webinar

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

April 11, 2025 | Media mentions

Global Underwater Hub Magazine: Decentralising Immigration Policy: Unlocking Scotland’s Economic Potential Through Regional Solutions Read more
More related insights

Share

  • Twitter
  • Facebook
  • LinkedIn

Share

  • Twitter
  • Facebook
  • LinkedIn

Get in touch

Languages

  • English

Contact information

Email

[email protected]

T:+44 (0) 20 7090 9277

F:+44 (0) 20 7090 9101

London

Fragomen LLP

1st Floor, 95 Gresham St,

London EC2V 7NA

United Kingdom

Connect via Linkedin

Kelly’s insights

May 30, 2025 | Media mentions

Space-Comm: The Rapid Expansion of the Space Sector, Expected to Reach a Value of $1.8 Trillion by 2035, Marks the Beginning of a New Era in Space Exploration and InnovationRead more

May 1, 2025 | Webinar

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

April 11, 2025 | Media mentions

Global Underwater Hub Magazine: Decentralising Immigration Policy: Unlocking Scotland’s Economic Potential Through Regional Solutions Read more
More related insights

Share

  • Twitter
  • Facebook
  • LinkedIn

Share

  • Twitter
  • Facebook
  • LinkedIn

Get in touch

Languages

  • English

Contact information

Email

[email protected]

T:+44 (0) 20 7090 9277

F:+44 (0) 20 7090 9101

London

Fragomen LLP

1st Floor, 95 Gresham St,

London EC2V 7NA

United Kingdom

Connect via Linkedin

Kelly’s insights

May 30, 2025 | Media mentions

Space-Comm: The Rapid Expansion of the Space Sector, Expected to Reach a Value of $1.8 Trillion by 2035, Marks the Beginning of a New Era in Space Exploration and InnovationRead more

May 1, 2025 | Webinar

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

April 11, 2025 | Media mentions

Global Underwater Hub Magazine: Decentralising Immigration Policy: Unlocking Scotland’s Economic Potential Through Regional Solutions Read more
More related insights

Share

  • Twitter
  • Facebook
  • LinkedIn

Share

  • Twitter
  • Facebook
  • LinkedIn

Explore more at Fragomen

Blog post

Exploring Self-Sponsored Visa Pathways in the UAE

Manager Olga Astapova outlines options for individuals to obtain residency without employer sponsorship, highlighting legal routes and strategic considerations.

Learn more

Video

Ireland 2025 Submission Period Opens for Consultation on Occupation Lists | #MobilityMinute

Senior Manager Fatima Aydin discusses Ireland's 2025 public consultation on the occupations lists, and how stakeholders such as employers can provide input.

Learn more

Blog post

Swiss Immigration Quotas 2025: Mid-Year Update

Manager Mihaela Dumitru outlines Switzerland's evolving immigration policies and quota adjustments for 2025.

Learn more

Video

German Citizenship by Descent Explained

Learn how to apply for German citizenship by descent. Discover eligibility under Article 116 and Section 15, benefits of EU citizenship and the step-by-step application process.

Learn more

Media mentions

Personnel Today: Immigration: Huge Fall in Health and Care Worker Visas

Partner Siobhan Owers discussed how visa reforms are reducing available international staff and creating workforce challenges in the UK care sector.

Learn more

Video

Dubai Introduces a ‘One Free Zone Passport’ – What It Is & How It’s Used | #MobilityMinute

Senior Corporate Services Manager Zak Hynes explores Dubai’s launch of the “One Freezone Passport."

Learn more

Video

Navigating Business Travel in Germany: Essential Insights | #MobilityMinute

Senior Associate Isabel Schnitzler discusses how to navigate business travel in Germany.

Learn more

Awards

Partners Molly Carey and Catherine Macris Named 2025 New England Legal Awards Finalists

Partners Molly Carey and Catherine Macris are finalists for the 2025 New England Legal Awards in the Partner of the Year and Regional Managing Partner of the Year categories.

Learn more

Media mentions

The Advocate: Navigating the Complexities of Business Immigration Law

Matawan Managing Partner Rahul Shah reflects on his path in immigration law and shares his perspective on global mobility.

Learn more

Awards

Fragomen Attorneys Recognized in the 2026 Edition of The Best Lawyers in America™

The 2026 edition of The Best Lawyers in America™ honors numerous Fragomen attorneys for excellence in immigration law, including Partner Sarah K. Peterson, who received the distinguished “Lawyer of the Year” award.

Learn more

Video

Greek Citizenship by Descent: Are You Eligible?

In this video, Senior Manager Ben Morgan offers a comprehensive overview of Greek citizenship by descent—a key pathway for individuals with Greek ancestry to obtain citizenship.

Learn more

Blog post

Start Smart: Visa Pathways for Educational Opportunities in Thailand

Partner Aim-on Larpisal and Senior Knowledge Management Specialist outline key visa options available to international students seeking to study in Thailand, emphasizing strategic planning for a smooth application process.

Learn more

Blog post

Exploring Self-Sponsored Visa Pathways in the UAE

Manager Olga Astapova outlines options for individuals to obtain residency without employer sponsorship, highlighting legal routes and strategic considerations.

Learn more

Video

Ireland 2025 Submission Period Opens for Consultation on Occupation Lists | #MobilityMinute

Senior Manager Fatima Aydin discusses Ireland's 2025 public consultation on the occupations lists, and how stakeholders such as employers can provide input.

Learn more

Blog post

Swiss Immigration Quotas 2025: Mid-Year Update

Manager Mihaela Dumitru outlines Switzerland's evolving immigration policies and quota adjustments for 2025.

Learn more

Video

German Citizenship by Descent Explained

Learn how to apply for German citizenship by descent. Discover eligibility under Article 116 and Section 15, benefits of EU citizenship and the step-by-step application process.

Learn more

Media mentions

Personnel Today: Immigration: Huge Fall in Health and Care Worker Visas

Partner Siobhan Owers discussed how visa reforms are reducing available international staff and creating workforce challenges in the UK care sector.

Learn more

Video

Dubai Introduces a ‘One Free Zone Passport’ – What It Is & How It’s Used | #MobilityMinute

Senior Corporate Services Manager Zak Hynes explores Dubai’s launch of the “One Freezone Passport."

Learn more

Video

Navigating Business Travel in Germany: Essential Insights | #MobilityMinute

Senior Associate Isabel Schnitzler discusses how to navigate business travel in Germany.

Learn more

Awards

Partners Molly Carey and Catherine Macris Named 2025 New England Legal Awards Finalists

Partners Molly Carey and Catherine Macris are finalists for the 2025 New England Legal Awards in the Partner of the Year and Regional Managing Partner of the Year categories.

Learn more

Media mentions

The Advocate: Navigating the Complexities of Business Immigration Law

Matawan Managing Partner Rahul Shah reflects on his path in immigration law and shares his perspective on global mobility.

Learn more

Awards

Fragomen Attorneys Recognized in the 2026 Edition of The Best Lawyers in America™

The 2026 edition of The Best Lawyers in America™ honors numerous Fragomen attorneys for excellence in immigration law, including Partner Sarah K. Peterson, who received the distinguished “Lawyer of the Year” award.

Learn more

Video

Greek Citizenship by Descent: Are You Eligible?

In this video, Senior Manager Ben Morgan offers a comprehensive overview of Greek citizenship by descent—a key pathway for individuals with Greek ancestry to obtain citizenship.

Learn more

Blog post

Start Smart: Visa Pathways for Educational Opportunities in Thailand

Partner Aim-on Larpisal and Senior Knowledge Management Specialist outline key visa options available to international students seeking to study in Thailand, emphasizing strategic planning for a smooth application process.

Learn more

Stay in touch

Subscribe to receive our latest immigration alerts

Subscribe

Our firm

  • About
  • Careers
  • Firm Governance
  • Media Inquiries
  • Recognition

Information

  • Attorney Advertising
  • Legal Notices
  • Privacy Policies
  • UK Regulatory Requirements

Our firm

  • About
  • Careers
  • Firm Governance
  • Media Inquiries
  • Recognition

Information

  • Attorney Advertising
  • Legal Notices
  • Privacy Policies
  • UK Regulatory Requirements

Have a question?

Contact Us
  • LinkedIn
  • Youtube
  • Instagram
  • Facebook
  • Twitter

© 2025 Fragomen, Del Rey, Bernsen & Loewy, LLP, Fragomen Global LLP and affiliates. All Rights Reserved.

Please note that the content made available on this site is not intended for visitors / customers located in the province of Quebec, and the information provided is not applicable to the Quebec market. To access relevant information that applies to the Quebec market, please click here.