New Law Society Immigration Law Committee chair Sharmila Mehta sets out her vision for the future

Immigration law and policy is a hugely inflammatory subject. It is high on the political agenda ahead of the
7 May election, especially the debate as to whether or not Britain should remain part
of the EU, something the profession and business leaders will be watching closely.

But amid the party political rhetoric, immigration lawyers are busier than ever, helping companies and individuals navigate the complex immigration system that means UK businesses are able to attract highly skilled workers from around the world, from lawyers and medics to Premiership footballers.

Economic growth

The Law Society’s Immigration Law Com...

Jean-Yves Gilg
Editor
Solicitors Journal

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