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Simon manages part of Fragomen’s Central, Eastern and Northern European immigration team, which supports 10 countries in the Western Balkan and Central Europe region.
Simon’s clients are from a range of sectors, including IT, engineering, oil and gas, financial technology and media. Together with his team, Simon advises businesses on immigration strategies and compliance, including immigration audits and pre-hire checks. He has consulted with clients on the full range of immigration matters across Europe, including applications, processes and visa requirements.
He also assists clients with strategic issues relating to service delivery enhancements and has been involved in several multi-jurisdictional client projects, including major group moves involving tight timeframes.
Simon is also responsible for managing Fragomen’s relationships with its local partners and creates best practices, ensuring seamless service delivery to clients across the region.
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- Southern Cross University, BBA, 2010
- Metropolitan Business College , 2002
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