Founded in 2007, Latitude Law has steadily grown to be one of the largest specialist UK-inbound immigration law firms. With offices in Manchester, London and Brussels, Latitude Law are experts in business immigration and work with multi-national corporations relocating global talent to the UK, entrepreneur-led businesses looking to invest in the UK and companies seeking to employ overseas workers in a variety of capacities. Their experienced solicitors can guide you and your business through the complex UK immigration rules, advising across all available visa routes. Latitude Law has particular expertise in working with high-net-worth individuals and partnering with HR teams to ensure ongoing sponsor licence compliance, particularly in the context of business mergers and acquisitions
The UK government's deployment of emergency brake powers on student visas represents a fundamental shift in immigration policy that extends far beyond asylum concerns.
The UK government’s sudden use of ‘emergency brake’ powers on student visas marks a significant pivot in immigration policy. While these measures are framed as a response to asylum data, their real impact lies in the disruption of the international talent stream for UK employers.
In his latest analysis for People Management, our Managing Partner, Gary McIndoe, argues that immigration is no longer just a compliance task—it is now a fundamental strategic concern for HR leaders. The speed and selectivity of these changes mean that predictability in recruitment is no longer guaranteed. To mitigate these risks, HR teams must move beyond traditional planning and proactively secure their talent pipelines through earlier sponsorship and closer policy monitoring. Read Gary McIndoe’s full insights on the evolving landscape for international graduates here.
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