
Sarah is a Senior solicitor in London. She has practiced exclusively in UK immigration and nationality law since 2005, with a particular focus on corporate advisory work.
Sarah has significant experience managing employer sponsorship categories, including sponsor licence applications and compliance advisory work and audit. Sarah’s clients range from start-up and niche businesses to global multinationals. She has significant cross-sectoral experience having advised clients within the financial, legal and professional services, technology, energy, pharmaceutical and manufacturing sectors.
Sarah also advises private and HNW clients on family, settlement, nationality and European applications with notable success for those with excess ‘UK’ absences. Sarah is a pragmatic solutions-focused lawyer, who enjoys engaging with clients.
History
2021-present – Laura Devine Immigration, London
2018 – 2019 – Deloitte, London
2014 – 2018 – Berry Appleman and Leiden, London
2012-2013 – Fragomen, London
2003-2011 – CMS Cameron McKenna LLP, London
Education
2005 – Admitted as a Solicitor of England and Wales
2002 – Legal Practice Course (LPC), Nottingham Law School
2001 – Bachelor of Laws (LLB), University of Leeds
Latest Insights
23 April 2025
Updating eVisas – new sanctions introduced
Many overseas nationals now have an eVisa, a digital UK immigration status, replacing the former physical Biometric Residence Permit (BRP). This can…
10 April 2025
Change in thresholds for sponsor company size classification from 6 April 2025
On 6 April 2025 the criteria used to define small companies under the Companies Act 2006 changed, impacting relevant companies responsible for paying…
7 April 2025
Laura Devine Immigration partners and solicitors featured on 2025 Pro Bono Recognition List
We are delighted to announce the inclusion of six LDI lawyers on the 2025 Pro Bono Recognition List published this morning – congratulations to…