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Margot is a Director in Fragomen's Amsterdam office, where she leads the Netherlands inbound team. In addition to managing the Dutch inbound team, Margot acts for private clients where she advises on Dutch nationality, family reunification and entrepreneur permits.
Margot provides strategic and operational support to Dutch companies headquartered in the Netherlands and new companies looking to set up operations in the Netherlands. Margot advises clients on the full range of Netherlands immigration matters including mergers and acquisitions, immigration compliance and audit services, as well as government strategies and support with posted workers compliance. She has particular specialization in the Energy sector and project based work that requires adept technical solutions and a creative touch.
Margot speaks Dutch, English and German.
Education
- Maastricht University, Master European Law School (LL.M.), 2012
- Utrecht University, Bachelor’s degree in Law (LL.B.), 2010
Margot’s insights
November 12, 2024 | Blog post
The Immigration Conversation
June 1, 2023
Margot’s insights
November 12, 2024 | Blog post
The Immigration Conversation
June 1, 2023
Margot’s insights
November 12, 2024 | Blog post
The Immigration Conversation
June 1, 2023
Countries / Territories
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Languages
- Dutch
- English
- German
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Margot’s insights
November 12, 2024 | Blog post
The Immigration Conversation
June 1, 2023
Get in touch
Languages
- Dutch
- English
- German
Contact information
Margot’s insights
November 12, 2024 | Blog post
The Immigration Conversation
June 1, 2023
Get in touch
Languages
- Dutch
- English
- German
Contact information
Margot’s insights
November 12, 2024 | Blog post
The Immigration Conversation
June 1, 2023
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Partner K. Edward Raleigh explains that the Department of Labor’s Project Firewall expands H-1B oversight beyond individual complaints and increases the scope of employer compliance reviews.
Media mentions
UK Government Affairs Strategy Director Shuyeb Muquit examines how proposed settlement reforms could reshape the path to UK residency by extending qualifying periods and linking eligibility to individual contribution.
Podcast
Partner Cosmina Morariu and Business Immigration Manager Ayana Ibrahimi discuss critical immigration strategies underpinning healthcare-sector staffing in Canada, unpacking how recent policy, mobility and compliance developments are affecting employers and global talent pipelines.
Awards
Fragomen named Private Client Team of the Year at The British Legal Awards 2025, recognising the strength of our UK Private Client practice.
Media mentions
Partner Daniel Brown highlights rising deceptive practices in immigration and emphasizes stronger verification and compliance measures for employers.
Media mentions
Senior Manager Louise Senior highlights how proposed UK reforms could expand right to work checks across hospitality and reshape compliance for businesses.
Video
Rick Lamanna, Jake Paul Minster and Lunga Mani discuss Africa’s path to the 2026 World Cup.
Media mentions
Partner Louise Haycock notes that the UK’s new fast-track residency route for high earners could affect how businesses plan for immigration costs.
Blog post
Senior Manager Zaur Gasimov outlines Georgia’s stricter residence-permit requirements and enhanced monitoring measures introduced under the country’s 2025 immigration reforms.
Media mentions
Senior Manager Jonathan Hill explains why more UK universities are on UKVI student visa action plans and how extended timeframes help them address compliance issues.
Media mentions
Partner Karolina Schiffter explains why Poland has paused online residence permit bookings and returned to paper-based submissions.
Blog post
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