Penningtons Solicitors LLP is delighted to announce that Nichola Carter, who is recognised as one of the country's top immigration lawyers, has joined the firm as a partner in its expanding immigration team. Nichola will work alongside Philip Barth, head of the highly rated immigration practice at Penningtons' City office.
Nichola joins from Gherson, where she was a partner. She previously set up the immigration practice at H20 Law. She is described as 'a real dynamo' and 'formidable' by the Legal 500 and Chambers Guide to the UK Legal Profession respectively and has over ten years' experience of advising clients on all aspects of UK immigration law.
Nichola acts for companies in a variety of sectors, including telecoms, tobacco, retail, security, architecture, leisure and hospitality. As a leading expert on sponsor licence and civil penalty matters she is renowned for protecting her corporate clients against the risks associated with the new sponsor licence and points based system. She also has significant experience in advising individual clients, including celebrities, highly skilled individuals, investors and entrepreneurs.
Commenting on Nichola's appointment, Philip Barth says: "I am very excited at the prospect of working with Nichola and further developing our practice. The combination of our complementary skills and expertise will enhance the service that we can offer and will extend our ability to provide solutions for our clients' immigration needs."
Nichola adds: "I was attracted to the role at Penningtons because it gives the opportunity to provide an extra dimension to an existing team with a strong reputation. Philip and I have known each other for some time through our involvement in The Immigration Law Practitioners' Association and have an enormous amount of respect for each other's work."
Penningtons combines a wide ranging business immigration practice with expertise in family settlement, human rights, asylum and the conduct of appeals. It is listed as a key player in the immigration law field by both the Legal 500 and Chambers Guide to the UK Legal Profession which praises its creative approach.
Contact: Philip Barth, Nichola Carter
Areas of expertise: Immigration - business services, immigration - private individuals