Gherson Solicitors LLP

Gherson Solicitors LLP We offer advice in respect of every aspect of immigration, no matter how simple, or complex. Gherson LLP is the trading name for Gherson Solicitors LLP.

UK’S LEADING LAW FIRM IN INTERNATIONAL PROTECTION, ASYLUM, EXTRADITION, INTERPOL, IMMIGRATION, WHITE COLLAR CRIME, SANCTIONS, LITIGATION AND CROSS-BORDER DISPUTES We are a London-based team of immigration solicitors providing advice and assistance to individuals and their families as well as to investors and companies, both private and public. The firm provides exceptional service and, with the ex

perience of over 40 years in UK inbound immigration, we are able to advise our clients on all the options open to them and then to make the immigration application of the highest standard on their behalf. While UK immigration law is complex and making an application can involve multiple steps, we aim to keep the process as straightforward as possible. We are immigration specialists and we advise on all immigration routes for individuals and families, options for employers as well as on citizenship, asylum, human rights, extradition, financial sanctions, and complex immigration litigation. Gherson’s criminal litigation, investigations and regulatory team are able to provide individuals and companies with advice and assistance concerning white-collar and financial crime litigation, civil proceedings and POCA asset forfeiture, internal investigations, anti-money laundering and anti-bribery compliance, Financial Conduct Authority registration and authorisation (including all crypto asset regulation and compliance), and sanctions compliance. Gherson Solicitors LLP is registered in England and Wales (Companies House no. OC428340) with registered address at 17a-19 Harcourt Street, London W1H 4HF and is authorised and regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority of England and Wales. SRA number: 824641

📃 A sponsor licence is not something employers can simply obtain and forget about.🗂️ The Sponsor Management System (SMS...
03/09/2026

📃 A sponsor licence is not something employers can simply obtain and forget about.

🗂️ The Sponsor Management System (SMS) sits at the heart of ongoing sponsor compliance, with employers responsible for reporting relevant changes, maintaining accurate records and keeping their licence details up to date.

Missed reporting deadlines or poor record-keeping can expose a business to Home Office compliance action, including suspension or, in serious cases, revocation of its sponsor licence.

Our latest blog provides practical guidance on managing the SMS effectively, including key reporting deadlines, record-keeping duties and what employers should expect during a Home Office compliance visit. >> https://www.gherson.com/blog/why-do-you-need-to-update-your-sponsor-management-system-regularly/

British citizenship applications have reached a record high, with just over 315,000 applications in the year ending June...
02/09/2026

British citizenship applications have reached a record high, with just over 315,000 applications in the year ending June 2026.

However, holding Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) or settled status does not automatically mean that all the requirements for naturalisation are satisfied.

Applicants should carefully consider their residence and absence history, physical presence in the UK at the beginning of the relevant qualifying period, the good character requirement and the applicable English language and Life in the UK requirements.

Our latest blog explains the key requirements for British citizenship by naturalisation, the application process and what options may be available where an applicant does not meet all of the standard requirements.

Read more: https://www.gherson.com/blog/how-to-apply-for-naturalisation/

02/09/2026

Gherson LLP is delighted to sponsor the launch of Halsbury’s Laws: British Nationality, Volume 4 with Garden Court Chambers.

🗓️ Wed 7 Oct, 6-8PM
⚖️ Sponsored by Gherson LLP

'British Nationality' forms part of volume 4 of Halsbury’s Laws of England - an essential resource for practitioners, judges, academics, & other professionals advising on British nationality law.

Consultant Editors: Laurie Fransman KC, Adrian Berry KC & Sadat Sayeed (Garden Court)

The 2026 reissue includes legislative developments and key case law since the previous edition, and contains an expanded section examining deprivation of citizenship, reflecting recent high profile case law.

Attendees at the launch event will be eligible for an exclusive discount on purchases of the volume. ✨

Book here 🎟️ https://gardencourtchambers.co.uk/event/book-launch-halsburys-laws-volume-4/

The Financial Conduct Authority’s new non-financial misconduct rules come into effect on 1 September 2026, extending exi...
01/09/2026

The Financial Conduct Authority’s new non-financial misconduct rules come into effect on 1 September 2026, extending existing conduct standards to around 37,000 non-bank financial firms, including asset managers and insurers. The rules cover bullying, harassment and violence at work, while separate fitness and propriety guidance may also make certain conduct outside the workplace relevant.

In a recent Law360 article examining the potential impact of the new regime, Caroline Black, Consultant at Gherson Solicitors LLP, highlighted the importance of firms recognising where HR matters may now give rise to regulatory obligations.

Caroline commented:
“𝘞𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘸𝘢𝘴 𝘱𝘳𝘦𝘷𝘪𝘰𝘶𝘴𝘭𝘺 𝘷𝘪𝘦𝘸𝘦𝘥 𝘢𝘴 𝘱𝘶𝘳𝘦𝘭𝘺 𝘢𝘯 𝘏𝘙 𝘮𝘢𝘵𝘵𝘦𝘳 𝘯𝘰𝘸 𝘸𝘪𝘭𝘭 𝘧𝘢𝘭𝘭 𝘸𝘪𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘯 𝘵𝘩𝘦 [𝘯𝘰𝘯-𝘧𝘪𝘯𝘢𝘯𝘤𝘪𝘢𝘭 𝘮𝘪𝘴𝘤𝘰𝘯𝘥𝘶𝘤𝘵] 𝘳𝘦𝘱𝘰𝘳𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘰𝘣𝘭𝘪𝘨𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘴 … 𝘙𝘦𝘤𝘰𝘨𝘯𝘪𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘢𝘭𝘪𝘨𝘯𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵 𝘢𝘳𝘦 𝘬𝘦𝘺”.

The changes mean regulated firms will need to ensure that HR, compliance and management teams are aligned and able to identify when workplace conduct may also create regulatory and reporting requirements.

Read more in the Law360: https://www.law360.com/articles/2518955?e_id=22125f24-ab4b-44ba-8687-cef5a38acdcd&utm_source=engagement-alerts&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=recommended_articles&utm_content=2026-08-31&utm_marketing_tactic=1&utm_creative_format=1&read_main=1&nlsidx=0&nlaidx=0

If you are an engineer planning to build your career in the UK, you may be deciding between the Skilled Worker visa and ...
01/09/2026

If you are an engineer planning to build your career in the UK, you may be deciding between the Skilled Worker visa and the Global Talent visa. On paper, the distinction looks simple. The Skilled Worker route is based on a sponsored job, whereas the Global Talent route is based on your professional achievements or potential. Whilst it is hard to argue that, provided you have secured a job offer in the UK, the Skilled Worker visa would be the more straightforward route, the Global Talent visa can offer you far more career freedom, enabling you to take on consultancy work or start your own business. Both routes can eventually lead to settlement in the UK and deserve careful consideration.

Read more: https://www.gherson.com/blog/skilled-worker-or-global-talent-visa-for-engineers/

Lisa Uttley, Immigration Partner at Gherson Solicitors, contributed to The Legal Diary on the regulatory and immigration...
28/08/2026

Lisa Uttley, Immigration Partner at Gherson Solicitors, contributed to The Legal Diary on the regulatory and immigration implications of the Dolfin Financial case. Lisa highlights weaknesses in the compliance framework surrounding the former Tier 1 (Investor) visa route, including the reliance on intermediary-generated documentation and the lack of independent verification of qualifying investments. Looking ahead to any potential successor investor visa route, she emphasises the need for stronger safeguards, including independent investment verification, enhanced source-of-funds checks, greater information-sharing between the FCA and the Home Office, and proportionate treatment of applicants who relied in good faith on regulated professional advisers.

Read the article in The Legal Diary: https://www.thelegaldiary.co.uk/diary-news-plus-insights-commentary-and-appointments-from-the-legal-world-10/

The Indian Ministry of Home Affairs has released a statement affirming its commitment to strengthening the country’s ext...
28/08/2026

The Indian Ministry of Home Affairs has released a statement affirming its commitment to strengthening the country’s extradition framework and increasing its cooperation with INTERPOL. India has reportedly extradited 274 fugitives from 36 countries since 2019 and issued 182 Red Notices in the first seven months of 2026. Learn how these changes affect Indian nationals abroad and when to seek specialist extradition legal advice. >> https://www.gherson.com/blog/how-is-india-strengthening-its-extradition-framework/

Turning 18 does not automatically cancel a child’s UK visa or prevent them from continuing as a dependant. However, turn...
27/08/2026

Turning 18 does not automatically cancel a child’s UK visa or prevent them from continuing as a dependant. However, turning 18 is an important dividing line under the Immigration Rules. Whether the young person can apply – or continue to apply – as a dependant will depend on when the application is made, their previous immigration permission and whether they are living independently.

This article explains the principal rules only. Each individual visa route may impose additional requirements, which should always be checked before submitting any application.
>> https://www.gherson.com/blog/my-child-is-turning-18-soon-can-they-remain-as-a-dependant-on-my-work-visa/

The International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes (ICSID) has recently published statistics for the latest ...
26/08/2026

The International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes (ICSID) has recently published statistics for the latest financial year from 1 July 2025 to 30 June 2026 (‘FY2026’) which makes for interesting reading.

Find out the key findings in our latest insight from Anatoly Matveev: https://www.gherson.com/blog/the-latest-icsid-cases-statistics/

26/08/2026

Gherson Solicitors LLP has contributed the UK chapter to the Chambers Global Practice Guide: International Arbitration 2026.

Authored by Roger Gherson, Emma Anderson, Cong Gao, Elizaveta Rachkova and Galiya Mustafina, the chapter provides an overview of the legal and practical framework for international arbitration in England and Wales, including recent reforms introduced by the Arbitration Act 2025. In addition to the authors, Amalia Gherson and Joe Levtov contributed to the preparation of the Guide.

The guide also highlights London’s continuing position as a leading global centre for international arbitration, having been ranked the world’s single most preferred seat in the 2025 Queen Mary University of London/White & Case International Arbitration Survey.

Read the full UK chapter in the Chambers International Arbitration 2026 Global Practice Guide: https://practiceguides.chambers.com/practice-guides/international-arbitration-2026/uk



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