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Louise Haycock
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Louise successfully helps organizations navigate the complexities of business immigration, with a particular focus on the technology sector. She partners closely with clients to streamline visa processes, implement best practices and create efficient immigration experiences that align with business goals.
From advising on new visa types and digitized travel to managing change, Louise helps companies adapt to evolving political and policy landscapes. She collaborates with clients to develop tailored strategies that prioritize cost containment, improve data analytics and enhance internal reporting.
Louise plays a crucial role in liaising with government bodies, raising awareness of business challenges and advocating for policy changes that impact both UK and global immigration programs. By understanding her clients’ core drivers and providing tailored, results-driven solutions, Louise offers a portal to nuanced immigration knowledge that is unparalleled in the industry. Her work ensures that clients can place their top talent in the right place, at the right time, with minimal disruption, all while maximizing efficiency and minimizing costs.
Education
- College of Law, Chester, Legal Practice Course, 2005
- College of Law, Chester, Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice, 2004
- University of Nottingham, B.A., 2003
More from Louise
Admissions
Legal Qualifications: Solicitor of the Senior Courts of England and Wales
Awards
Named in Best Lawyers in the United Kingdom, 2025
Listed in Who's Who Legal: Corporate Immigration, Future Leader, 2021 to 2023
Listed in Who's Who Legal: Corporate Immigration, 2019 to 2022
Professional accomplishments
Member, Law Society of England and Wales
Member, Immigration Law Practitioners' Association
Experience
Strategic delivery of large global mobility programmes, including employee moves to the UK and oversight for other jurisdictions
Conducted change management consultancy in preparation for the impact of Brexit on mobility of people in the UK and in Europe
Partnered with companies to create bespoke three year Brexit plans to ensure that disruption to business is minimised and a sensible strategy is put in place where employers are particularly exposed
Represented employers in working groups with government representatives
Provided technical legal advice on complex UK immigration, European and nationality issues
Delivered strategic advice to companies on employer compliance regime and illegal working provisions
Conducted bespoke trainings for Global Mobility, HR professionals and business leaders on immigration trends, the changing UK immigration landscape and the details of the regime currently in place, including the Points Based System (PBS) and UK immigration law
Publications and lectures
Louise is a regular contributor to immigration articles and features by the legal press.
Quoted, “UK’s Visa Crackdown Leaves City of London Immigrants in Limbo.” Bloomberg, 7 June 2025.
Quoted, “The ambiguity of the UK’s immigration plans.” Financial Times, 15 May 2025.
Quoted, “New immigration rules could put further strain on UK construction skills shortage.” PBC Today, 15 May 2025.
Quoted, “Changes to skilled visa rules announced.” Construction Management, 12 May 2025.
Quoted, “High UK visa costs deter international scientists and engineers.” Reuters, 15 April 2025.
Speaker, “Compliance Simplified: What innovative solutions is your company introducing to streamline right-to-work, Posted Workers and other compliance requirements.” GME Leaders Exchange | London, London, UK, 20 March 2025.
Speaker, “Policy Shifts in the U.S.: What Immigration, Tariffs and Trade Mean for Global Business (Part II).” Fragomen, Webinar, 6 February 2025.
Quoted, “Impartial referee or first to mass adoption? Tech industry reacts to Starmer’s AI plan.” Business Cloud, 13 January 2025.
Speaker, “Policy Shifts in the U.S.: What Immigration, Tariffs, and Trade Mean for Global Business.” Fragomen, Webinar, 19 November 2024.
Quoted, “Sunak’s visa plans will damage labour market, say experts.” HR Magazine, 6 June 2024.
Quoted, “Conservatives propose annual cap on work visas.” Personnel Today, 4 June 2024.
Co-author, “Shaping the Future: Key Immigration Considerations Ahead of the UK’s 2024 Election.” Fragomen, 29 May 2024.
Quoted, “Minimum visa requirements - a spanner in the works for recruitment?” Management Today, 3 May 2024.
Speaker, “Minimum Salary Threshold Rises Across UK Sponsored Work Routes.” Fragomen Mobility Minute, Podcast, 4 April 2024.
Speaker, “Immigration changes in 2024 - how HR can prepare.” The XpertHR Podcast, Podcast, 12 March 2024.
Speaker, GME Leaders Exchange VX UK, Webinar, 5 March 2024.
Quoted, “UK government announces major increase to migrant salary thresholds.” HR News, 6 December 2023.
Speaker, “Panel Discussion: Compliance Challenges and Solutions in a Digitally Transforming Environment.” Global Mobility Executive Leaders Exchange Live, London, UK, 9 November 2023.
Co-author, “UK Immigration Fee Increases: Changes to Skilled Worker and Global Business Mobility Visas.” Fragomen, 29 September 2023.
Speaker, “United Kingdom Visa Fee Increases, October 2023.” Fragomen Mobility Minute, Podcast, 19 September 2023.
Speaker, “UK Immigration Update.” GME TV | Immigration Podcast, Podcast, 13 June 2023.
Quoted, “Take Note.” HRO Today, 24 February 2023.
Speaker, “Immigration Challenges and Opportunities 2023.” The XpertHR Podcast, Podcast, 21 February 2023.
Author, “UK Visa Processing Delays – Considerations for Global Mobility Professionals.” Fragomen, 6 June 2022.
Speaker, “Immigration update for HR.” XpertHR UK, Podcast, 11 February 2022.
Speaker, “Upcoming EU Settled Status Deadline in the UK.” Fragomen Mobility Minute, Podcast, 20 July 2021.
Speaker, “The EU Settlement Status Scheme: Time to act before 30 June deadline.” Fragomen, Webinar, 10 June 2021.
Speaker, “Upcoming EU Settled Status Deadline In The UK.” Fragomen Mobility Minute, Podcast, 17 May 2021.
Speaker, “Getting to grips with Brexit following the end of the transition period.” The Brightmine Podcast (UK), Podcast, 16 March 2021.
Speaker, “Post-Brexit UK Immigration – Preparing Your Business”. The Immigration Conversation, Presented by Fragomen, November 2020.
Speaker, “Looking beyond Brexit: is your organisation ready?”. Personnel Today, Webinar, October 2020.
Co-author, “Managing international business travel during coronavirus and Brexit”. XpertHR, 29 October 2020.
Speaker, “Looking beyond Brexit - is your organisation ready?.” XpertHR, Webinar, 23 October 2020.
Speaker, “NetExpat Mobility Best Practice Exchange Virtual Event: C-19 Experiences & Future Planning.” NetExpat, Webinar, 13 July 2020.
Co-author, “The new immigration system for the UK.” Brightmine, 30 June 2020.
Co-author, “Planning Remobilisation Strategies.” BritishAmerica Business, 10 June 2020.
Speaker, “Complying with UK immigration requirements during COVID-19.” XpertHR, 6 May 2020.
Quoted, “You still need to get ready for Brexit (remember Brexit?).” People Management, 26 March 2020.
Speaker “Podcast: Latest updates on Brexit and what they mean for employers”. XpertHR, June 2019.
Speaker “Podcast: Brexit - preparing your workforce for all scenarios”. XpertHR, March 2019.
Panelist, “Brexit: Recruiting Through Uncertainty”. Workable, 23 January 2019.
Speaker, “Webinar: Brexit - how to prepare for the removal of free movement”. XpertHR, September 2018.
Author, “Brexit: How can HR keep EU workers in the UK?”. Personnel Today, 18 September 2018.
Speaker, “Podcast: What employers need to know about Brexit”. XpertHR, August 2018.
Louise’s insights
July 15, 2025 | Webinar
June 9, 2025 | Media mentions
May 15, 2025 | Media mentions
