Louis MacWilliam is our Head of Immigration, Director, Solicitor and co-owner of Truth Legal. Louis now has over 14 years’ under his belt as an immigration specialist. He acts for individuals in relation to spouse or partner applications, work-based visa applications including Skilled Worker, and citizenship applications. He also assists with challenges to Home Office refusals, including appeals and judicial review. In addition, Louis specialises in helping businesses to sponsor individuals and apply for a sponsor licence. He assists with all other aspects of maintaining a sponsor licence, including compliance and challenges to enforcement action, as well as Right to Work. Louis is a member of the Immigration Law Practitioners’ Association and is an experienced litigator having represented clients in immigration Tribunals and in the High Court. Louis has lectured in immigration law at the University of Law. He is an experienced trainer and regularly delivers immigration training to businesses, members associations and international students. Louis was instructed in a high profile case, featured in the Guardian: https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2020/may/14/home-office-lost-passport-osman-bash-taqi-battling-to-remain-in-country/ Which led to his client being granted status: https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2020/may/19/home-office-grants-man-leave-to-remain-after-28-year-battle In January 2021, Louis became a Director and co-owner of Truth Legal. He previously worked at a leading London law firm, Bindmans.
The Waterscape, 42 Leeds And Bradford Road, LS5 3EG
Licensed for 8 years
Immigration, Personal Injury
Amazing visa services. I would recommend using Truth Legal, especially Mr. MacWilliam, if you need help with applying for a new visa.
A representative from Truth Legal Limited responded to this review on 27 April, 2021
Thank you very much for kindly reviewing our Immigration Department, spearheaded by the irreplaceable Louis MacWilliam. Best of wishes for the future.
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Louis MacWilliam has just guided me through a successful citizenship application process with a steady hand and calm thoroughness. I am glad I chose to appoint Truth Legal instead of doing it myself - the process is stressful at the best of times, and having someone as knowledgeable as Louis in my corner was very reassuring - for example, he suggested providing extra evidence where he thought it might be helpful, and in general made sure my application was the strongest it could be. When looking for a solicitor, a friend recommended Louis to me, and on contacting him I was impressed with his quiet positivity. I'm very happy with my experience with Louis and Truth Legal and will be recommending them to others.
A representative from Truth Legal Limited responded to this review on 24 February, 2021
Thank you for this detailed, generous review. You describe Louis MacWilliam, our Head of Immigration, perfectly - "quiet positivity". It saddens us that the immigration process often requires legal input, but the potential pitfalls are so serious. With best wishes for everything.
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Louis from Immigration department has given me lots of great advise and explanation on how to best proceed with my case.
A representative from Truth Legal Limited responded to this review on 25 November, 2020
That's great to read and we are obliged that you took the time to review us. Immigration law really shouldn't be as complex as it is. Best wishes
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I am very grateful to Louis MacWilliam for his kindness and support and with my British citizenship application. Thank you
A representative from Truth Legal Limited responded to this review on 16 November, 2020
Thank you for taking the time to provide such a wonderful review. With best wishes for the future.
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We have had such a complicated case with the family court involvement. With our past immigration history we just didn't think we could get anywhere but Louis from Truth Legal took the case and looked after our case with such honesty and devotion, it took the burden from our shoulder. So we went forward with the case and after the submission due to the pandemic it took some time but we finally got through and we are very grateful for his service that he provided and emotional support that he has given us throughout the way. Especially when we had to contact him so many times as well as by the family court judge and solicitor he never shown any frustration rather happily took it on board and dealt with them. We will have absolutely no hesitation to recommend him at any time to anybody that needs any immigration advice.
Thank you
Mr and Mrs Ahmed
A representative from Truth Legal Limited responded to this review on 16 November, 2020
Thank you for taking time out of your day to provide this review. Louis and the team really value this. With best wishes for the future.
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Louis MacWilliam is our Head of Immigration, Director, Solicitor and co-owner of Truth Legal. Louis now has over 14 years’ under his belt as an immigration specialist. He acts for individuals in relation to spouse or partner applications, work-based visa applications including Skilled Worker, and citizenship applications. He also assists with challenges to Home Office refusals, including appeals and judicial review. In addition, Louis specialises in helping businesses to sponsor individuals and apply for a sponsor licence. He assists with all other aspects of maintaining a sponsor licence, including compliance and challenges to enforcement action, as well as Right to Work. Louis is a member of the Immigration Law Practitioners’ Association and is an experienced litigator having represented clients in immigration Tribunals and in the High Court. Louis has lectured in immigration law at the University of Law. He is an experienced trainer and regularly delivers immigration training to businesses, members associations and international students. Louis was instructed in a high profile case, featured in the Guardian: https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2020/may/14/home-office-lost-passport-osman-bash-taqi-battling-to-remain-in-country/ Which led to his client being granted status: https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2020/may/19/home-office-grants-man-leave-to-remain-after-28-year-battle In January 2021, Louis became a Director and co-owner of Truth Legal. He previously worked at a leading London law firm, Bindmans.
Languages Spoken: English
Truth Legal Limited
The Waterscape
42 Leeds And Bradford Road
LS5 3EG
Phone 01423788538
WebsiteUnited Kingdom
Currently Registered
15/03/16
01/02/23
Assistant
Bindmans
?-01-10-2019
Associate
Blacks Solicitors LLP
?-06-02-2020
Associate
Truth Legal Limited
?-present
Thanks for your hard work with our long case.
Almost 2 years ago I was looking for a solicitor to deal with my complicated case and I heard about this firm from a friend of mine and they were not disappointed me.
First of all I would like to say that as for me our case was hard and I was afraid of how are they going to deal with it but after talking to Michelle who was the first solicitor who dealt with our case I felt a lot better because she was really nice, polite and really accurate with all the details that I told her then we had a new solicitor taking care of our case who was Louis, at the beginning I was worried working with Louis because I was afraid that he might not know and understand all the information that I told Michelle before but he did a brilliant job, even though he had been dealing with our case for a long time at least almost 2 years, but he was really patient with us and found the ways to solve our problems and made us to the point that we got the visa at the end of the day.
Moreover, the best things that I also like about them are the fact that they are really good at making decisions, clear communication and fast with updating new stuff with my application.
Therefore, If you are looking for a solicitor to deal with your case, I recommend you to contact this company as you as possible
Thank you so much Michelle, Louis and Carissa for what you did to us I am really appreciate it.
Tun
Solicitor named in this review: Louis MacWilliam
A representative from Truth Legal Limited responded to this review on 03 November, 2023
Thank you for sharing your experience with us, Tunnachai. We're truly grateful for your kind words and are thrilled to hear that Michelle, Louis, and Carissa provided excellent service, making your complicated case much smoother. Your appreciation means a lot to us. If you ever need assistance in the future, please don't hesitate to reach out.
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Legal advice/ home office applications
I have been working with Louis and the Truth Legal team for some time now and can honestly say that I have never received a better service. Louis and the Team have helped me and my company to set up our Sponsorship License, the knowledge they have shared has been exceptional.
We are now engaging with Louis and the Team on our auditing processes.
On a personal note, Louis helped with the Citizenship application for my Mum, making it simple and took the stress away from the process.
We will continue to work with Louis and Truth Legal and look forward to linking with them in different areas.
Solicitor named in this review: Louis MacWilliam
A representative from Truth Legal Limited responded to this review on 02 November, 2023
Thank you for your glowing review, Jess. We're thrilled to hear about your positive experience working with Louis and the Truth Legal team. It's wonderful to know that our services have been beneficial for your company and personal matters. We truly appreciate your ongoing trust and look forward to assisting you in various capacities. If you need any further assistance, please do not hesitate to reach out. Gratefully, the Truth Legal Team
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Quick and efficient
They really know their material and are up to date with the latest relevant laws.
Solicitor named in this review: Louis MacWilliam
A representative from Truth Legal Limited responded to this review on 23 October, 2023
Thank you for your feedback, Jonathan. We strive to stay informed about the latest laws to serve you better. If you have any more questions or need assistance in the future, please feel free to reach out. We appreciate your trust in Truth Legal.
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Skilled worker visa process
Am really thankful to Mr. Louis and his team who did my skilled worker visa application process and successfully I got it. I recommend truth legal for your immigration process
Solicitor named in this review: Louis MacWilliam
A representative from Truth Legal Limited responded to this review on 03 October, 2023
Thank you, Rynal, for recommending us for immigration services. We are delighted that Louis and our team could assist you in obtaining your skilled worker visa successfully. Best Wishes, Truth Legal.
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Work permit
Very professional and responsive approachable with clear advice at every step
Solicitor named in this review: Louis MacWilliam
A representative from Truth Legal Limited responded to this review on 31 August, 2023
Dear Asad, we appreciate your recognition of our professionalism, responsiveness, and clear advice. Your kind words will be passed on to Louis and the team. Best Regards, Truth Legal.
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Immigration sponsorship advice
Louis gave us advice on sponsoring an employee but in the end the employee did not fulfil the required criteria.
Solicitor named in this review: Louis MacWilliam
A representative from Truth Legal Limited responded to this review on 31 August, 2023
Thank you for considering our services, Lynda. We're here to provide guidance and support, even if the situation didn't proceed as planned. If you have any future inquiries or require assistance, feel free to reach out to Louis or our team.
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Sponsor Licence
Louis helped me through the process of obtaining my Sponsor Licence. My employee is now working with me, thanks to Louis and his team. Louis maintained professionalism throughout the course of the application and even came up with a suggestion to save us a few thousand pounds! Thank you to Truth Legal. Speak to Louis if you have any immigration work related queries.
Solicitor named in this review: Louis MacWilliam
A representative from Truth Legal Limited responded to this review on 17 March, 2023
We are pleased to hear that Louis successfully helped you obtain your Sponsor Licence, Ric. It is fantastic news that the employee is now on board and we appreciate your recognition of our work. Here at Truth Legal, Louis and his team strive for excellence in all areas of their profession. You can be sure that he will always be ready to help if any further immigration related matters arise in the future.
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Brilliant service - can’t recommend enough!!
Attentive, personable, dedicated and professional service from start to finish from Michelle and Louis. Nothing was ever too much trouble and made the Spouse Visa process as smooth and stress free, as possible!
Solicitor named in this review: Louis MacWilliam
A representative from Truth Legal Limited responded to this review on 17 March, 2023
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review of your experience working with Michelle and Louis. We are thrilled to hear that you found our team to be attentive, personable, dedicated, and professional throughout the Spouse Visa process. At our firm, we always strive to provide our clients with a smooth and stress-free experience, and we are delighted to hear that we were able to do so in your case. It is always our pleasure to assist our clients with their immigration matters, and we are grateful for the opportunity to have worked with you. Thank you again for your kind words and please do not hesitate to reach out if you require any further assistance in the future.
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Trust in their expertise and professionalism
Louis MacWilliam and his team helped my business acquiring a sponsorship licence. Throughout the process, they allowed me to proceed with my own pace and provided clear and detailed instructions. I can vouch for their expertise, integrity, and dedication to customer service. Most importantly, Truth Legal offer you a great value for money service. Highly recommend.
Solicitor named in this review: Louis MacWilliam
A representative from Truth Legal Limited responded to this review on 13 March, 2023
Hi Siriwan, we appreciate your kind words about Louis & the teams' expertise, integrity and dedication to customer service. We are delighted that you felt our service was great value for money on the sponsorship license for your business. Your recommendation is most appreciated. Best wishes, the team at Truth Legal.
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Friendly and helpful
Good,c considered advice and a friendly service
Solicitor named in this review: Louis MacWilliam
A representative from Truth Legal Limited responded to this review on 27 February, 2023
Hi Robert, we are delighted you had a positive experience with our legal services. Your good review serves as an affirmation of the prompt and considered advice that we strive to provide every client. You can be sure that our team will be just as attentive in all future matters.
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