I advise and represent business of all sizes who wish to recruit workers moving to the UK from abroad and also safeguarding existing rights held by such workers already in the UK. My work tends to fall into one or more of the following categories:
• Points Based System
• Sponsor Licensing
• Tiers 1,2,5
• Entry Routes outside the PBS
• Rights of entry, residence and work in the UK for EU nationals, family members, dependants and carers of EU nationals
• Right to work in the UK, penalties, document checks and liabilities for illegal working.
Since the referendum in June 2016 I have received many enquiries from businesses who wish to take steps now to secure the right of key workers already resident in the UK before there are further changes of law and procedure consequent on the decision to leave the EU.
My approach
If you contact me I will:
- Get in touch with you as soon as possible but certainly during the same day
- Have an initial discussion with you without charge
- Meet you face to face for further discussions
- Inform you in advance of the cost of any work that I do for you
- Work promptly and effectively to achieve a commercial outcome.
In most cases our initial contact will be by telephone. Typically we will spend about 30 mins discussing your employment issues and identifying where I can assist. There is no charge for this discussion.If you instruct me to carry out work you will receive a client care letter setting out my fees for the work to be done. No chargeable work is done until we agree the terms and conditions.
Once instructed we will likely meet face to face at a convenient location. We will then have a detailed discussion about your circumstances. Subsequently we will liaise by email or by phone or face to face as necessary.
I work promptly and efficiently making sure you are kept informed during the working day or the evening if appropriate.
About me
I am based in London, live near Cambridge and work all over the UK. I am a Barrister at Chambers in the Temple, London where I have practised for more than 20 years.
What my clients say
"Dear Mr Wright,
It is with great pleasure I am writing to express my gratitude for all your hard work which led to last night's victory.
You counterpart was no match to your outstanding knowledge of our complicated case and your superior advocacy skills.
Throughout your engagement, you kept us informed and grounded. You have been most supportive during very difficult times while maintaining unparalleled professionalism.
You are a credit to the legal profession. We consider ourselves lucky to have found you and remain humbled you decided to represent us on three occasions. We are enbebted to you and shall continue to hold you in very high regard. Kindest regards,"
Recently Ian received the following four unsolicited comments from clients at the end of cases.
'A devastatingly brilliant job. Thank you so much for all of your work which, in my view, was over and above the bar!' (London based client)
‘I know I have said verbally but I wanted to take the time to record my particular, personal thanks to you. I have been supported by you to a highly professional standard. Your commitment has been second to none.’ (Aberdeen based client)
‘It was a pleasure to work with you and thank you for achieving such a great result and for putting me at ease' (Bristol client)
'We are very pleased with the outcome and very grateful for all your assistance.' (West Midlands based client)
From the Directories:
"His intuition on strategic and evidential issues is unnervingly accurate." - Legal 500, 2016/2017
Professional & academic
I have a degree in a scientific subject as well as law.
I have been included in the ‘Legal 500’ for more than 10 years. I am recognised by the HSE/EA/ORR by being included on List A of their regulatory panel of Barristers.
Academic Status
- BSc Biochemistry
- LLB Law
Professional memberships
ELBA, HSLA, LCCBA.