Clear, practical UK immigration and sponsor licence advice.
We advise UK employers on sponsor licences, overseas recruitment and Home Office compliance, and individuals and families on visas, settlement, citizenship and refusals.
Urgent? If your sponsor licence is at risk or someone is in detention, call 020 3355 6920 or see licence suspension and detention and bail.
- Authorised and regulated by the SRASRA No. 807809
- Led by Brenda Samuels, SolicitorAdmitted as a solicitor in July 2007
- Fixed consultation fees£350 online · £500 in person
- Office in CrawleyOnline consultations by video or phone
Who we help
Choose the option that fits, and we'll point you to the right help.
I'm an employer or business
Sponsor licences, recruiting overseas talent, and staying compliant with the Home Office.
- We need our first sponsor licence
- We need to recruit an overseas worker
- Our sponsor licence is at risk
I need advice for myself or my family
Family visas, work visas, settlement, appeals, and fee waivers.
- Bringing a partner or family member to the UK
- Applying to settle permanently
- My application was refused
I'm a professional or referral partner
For solicitors, accountants, HR professionals and other advisers who need specialist immigration help for a client, employee or contact.
- A client needs sponsor licence or compliance advice
- A client's family member needs immigration advice
Obtain, Operate, Protect
Wherever your business is in its sponsorship journey, we explain things in plain English, not jargon.
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Obtain
Get your sponsor licence
Getting your first sponsor licence, or recruiting your first overseas worker.
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Operate
Sponsor workers correctly
Running your sponsorship correctly: record-keeping, reporting duties and right-to-work compliance.
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Protect
Protect your licence
Preparing for a Home Office compliance visit, or responding if your licence is at risk.
Immigration advice for you and your family
Solicitor-led advice you can rely on
Brenda Samuels
SolicitorWorking in the legal sector since 1999 and admitted as a solicitor in July 2007.
About Brenda and the firmRegulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority
Flashpoint Legal Ltd is authorised and regulated by the SRA (SRA No. 807809). The SRA sets the professional standards every solicitors' firm must meet.
Clear fees, confirmed upfront
Consultations are chargeable and confirmed before you book. Any further fee is confirmed in writing before you decide whether to instruct us.
Plain English, practical advice
We explain immigration law in plain English, and focus on what a decision actually means for your business or your family.
Employers and families
We act for UK businesses that need to sponsor overseas workers and stay compliant, and for individuals and families with their own immigration matters.
What it's like to work with us
“Flashpoint Legal supported our company in obtaining a Sponsorship Licence and managing the end-to-end process of hiring overseas workers. Their level of expertise and attention to detail gave us full confidence throughout. The licence was approved and the subsequent employee visa applications were handled efficiently and successfully. Their ability to combine legal knowledge with practical business understanding makes them an invaluable partner.”
E-Serve Ltd · UK Business Client · Sponsor Licence
“We approached Flashpoint Legal at a very stressful time for our family. As a family of five, we were facing Home Office fees of over £17,000. Flashpoint Legal carried out a detailed assessment of our circumstances, explained clearly whether we met the criteria for a fee waiver, and prepared thorough legal representations on our behalf. Our fee waiver was granted, saving our family a significant financial burden. Communication was clear, professional and structured throughout.”
Temi and Seyi · Immigration Fee Waiver Client
“My application was refused due to a non-disclosure issue, and I honestly thought there was no way forward. Flashpoint Legal took the time to properly understand my case, rebuilt it strategically, and addressed the concerns in a way I hadn't even considered. The result was a successful outcome.”
Daniel · Ghana, Refusal Overturned
Straightforward pricing, no surprises
Consultations are chargeable and confirmed before you book. Never free, never hidden.
How it works
Send an enquiry
Tell us a little about your situation using our enquiry form, or call us.
We confirm your consultation
We'll confirm your appointment and, where relevant, what to prepare beforehand.
Your consultation
After your consultation you'll receive a written summary of next steps.
When another legal issue is linked to yours
Immigration issues do not always arise on their own. Sometimes a family matter, an employment issue, or a private client need is connected to what's happening with your immigration status. Where we can help with that connected issue, we will. Where it falls outside our practice, we'll help you find the right specialist rather than leave you to search for one yourself.