Browne Jacobson enhances immigration practice significantly

Yawar brings 14 years of expertise, including a strong track record from Fox Williams, where he advised employers and executives on a variety of immigration matters. His recognition as the Global Mobility Leader of Tomorrow at the International Employment Lawyer Awards in 2025 highlights his contributions to the sector.  

Yawar's role as Legal Director will enable the firm’s employment team to offer an extensive end-to-end service to clients across the UK, Ireland, and further afield, ensuring adept support in the fast-changing immigration landscape. Following the recent appointment of Marie-Claire Scullion to lead the employment team in Ireland, Yawar's expertise further bolsters the firm’s international capabilities.

Yawar expressed his enthusiasm for the new role, stating "Browne Jacobson's UK and Ireland platform and its highly regarded employment practice make this an outstanding opportunity to build a genuinely market-leading immigration offering. I look forward to working with our clients to help them navigate these challenges, whether that is structuring their global mobility frameworks, managing sponsorship obligations, or developing long-term workforce strategies that are both compliant and commercially sound."

Specialising in UK immigration and nationality law, Yawar is well-equipped to support a myriad of clients, from start-ups to multinational corporations. He offers crucial advice on compliance, corporate transactions, business restructures, and workforce mobility. Emma Capper, the Head of Employment at Browne Jacobson, commented “Yawar's arrival underscores Browne Jacobson's broader investment in our employment practice, which advises a wide range of domestic and international clients. His expertise adds another string to our bow, enhancing our international service to clients”