Matthew Davies
Matthew is an expert in business immigration law, advising employers, business people and investors. Chambers UK quotes peers as saying he “has a tremendous knowledge of new developments, and is able to figure out complex situations”.
About Matthew
Matthew is an expert in business immigration law, advising employers, business people and investors on how best to navigate the complexities of the UK’s immigration rules and minimising delays, costs and risks in hiring talent from overseas.
He also represents private individuals and business people in relation to UK immigration and nationality matters.
Chambers UK quotes peers as saying he “has a tremendous knowledge of new developments, and is able to figure out complex situations”.
Dionne Russell and Matthew Davies from the BI team at Wright Hassall were professional and responsive, consistently going above and beyond to ensure my application process ran smoothly. I highly recommend their services to anyone in need of support. Thank you, Dionne and Matthew, for your excellent assistance!
Experience
- Assisted multiple blue-chip and start-up companies in securing Home Office Sponsor Licences to employ foreign nationals in the UK, and in maintaining compliance
- Acted for employers facing Home Office investigation and civil and criminal penalties for breach of their immigration obligations
- Advised businesses whose sponsor licences had lapsed or been revoked as a result of compliance failures or Home Office decisions, securing the immigration status of sponsored employees whose jobs were at risk as a result
- Advised employers on maintaining compliance with immigration law including prevention of illegal working
- Drafting policies, procedures and advising on associated employment law issues to enable business who rely on non-EEA nationals to maintain immigration compliance and avoid liabilities
Career
Matthew trained at Addleshaw Goddard in the City of London, staying with its employment department on qualification in 1997. He gained experience in business immigration from the outset. He subsequently joined Magrath LLP to further his specialist experience within its substantial immigration team. In 2007 Matthew was appointed partner and head of business immigration at city of London firm Fox Williams, moving to lead the immigration team at Wright Hassall as a partner in May 2016.
Memberships
- Immigration Law Practitioners Association
- American Immigration Lawyers Association
- International Bar Association.
Interests
Outside work Matthew enjoys music, especially choral singing, is involved with local history projects and a leading member of a local residents’ association. He is a proud native of Coventry and Warwickshire and an enthusiast for its future success as an economic region.
I had a fantastic experience working with Dionne Russell and Matthew Davies from the Business Immigration team. They were incredibly professional, efficient, and supportive throughout my Skilled Worker Visa extension process. The approval came through much faster than expected. I highly recommend their services to anyone needing immigration assistance!
