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Branch Austin McCormick LLP

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32 St James's Street, St James's, Mayfair, London, SW1A 1HD

+44 (0) 2078510100

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32 St James's Street, St James's, Mayfair, London, SW1A 1HD

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5.0
Excellent
62 Reviews
95%+
Value for
Money
17% above
national average
95%+
Success
Rate
18% above
national average
95%+
Would
Recommend
19% above
national average
Communication 5.0/5
Initial Impressions 5.0/5
Approachability 5.0/5
Documentation Accuracy 5.0/5
Legal Knowledge 5.0/5
Value for money 5.0/5

Accreditations

Branch Austin McCormick LLP are accredited by

Family Law Advanced accreditation awarded to Branch Austin McCormick LLP
Immigration Law Advanced accreditation awarded to Branch Austin McCormick LLP
Family Law accreditation awarded to Branch Austin McCormick LLP
Trading names:
• Branch Austin McCormick LLP

Description

Our Full Service Law Firm As a well established law firm, with exceptional reviews and long-standing clients, we pride ourselves on client care and quality of advice. We think our approachability and motivation to assist you in finding solutions is what sets us apart from other law firms. We are here to defend your interests vigorously in contentious matters and safeguard your interests proactively in non-contentious cases. Why Choose Us? At Branch Austin McCormick, we pride ourselves on being approachable, proactive and transparent throughout your entire case. We are trusted and respected lawyers, with in-depth knowledge and experience of our specialist areas. We believe we are preferred advisers to many of our clients as we provide our services with care and commitment whilst matching the technical expertise of larger (more costly) firms. Instead of complicated legal terminology, we keep communication clear and straightforward, so you can remain up to date with latest developments and feel confident that we have everything in hand. At a time when you are most likely to be feeling the pressure and uncertainty, we are not only here to help resolve your legal issues, but also offer support and advice that is pragmatic and easy to understand. Over the last thirty years, our law firm has been built upon returning clients and recommendations. We treat your case with the utmost importance and care. As a relatively small firm, we appreciate that great client service will help build our practice. We are dedicated to our clients and provide superior client care (with a high level of partner input) throughout your engagement with us. If you would like to find out how we can help you and your case, please do not hesitate to get started by scheduling in a telephone consultation below.

Rankings by area of expertise

Immigration 2 / 8
Local 1 / 29
5.0
Excellent
326 Reviews
95%+
Value for
Money
16% above
national average
95%+
Success
Rate
18% above
national average
95%+
Would
Recommend
19% above
national average
Communication 5.0/5
Initial Impressions 5.0/5
Approachability 5.0/5
Documentation Accuracy 5.0/5
Legal Knowledge 5.0/5
Value for money 5.0/5

Accreditations

Branch Austin McCormick LLP are accredited by

Family Law Advanced accreditation awarded to Branch Austin McCormick LLP
Immigration Law Advanced accreditation awarded to Branch Austin McCormick LLP
Family Law accreditation awarded to Branch Austin McCormick LLP
Trading names:
• Branch Austin McCormick LLP

Description

Our Full Service Law Firm As a well established law firm, with exceptional reviews and long-standing clients, we pride ourselves on client care and quality of advice. We think our approachability and motivation to assist you in finding solutions is what sets us apart from other law firms. We are here to defend your interests vigorously in contentious matters and safeguard your interests proactively in non-contentious cases. Why Choose Us? At Branch Austin McCormick, we pride ourselves on being approachable, proactive and transparent throughout your entire case. We are trusted and respected lawyers, with in-depth knowledge and experience of our specialist areas. We believe we are preferred advisers to many of our clients as we provide our services with care and commitment whilst matching the technical expertise of larger (more costly) firms. Instead of complicated legal terminology, we keep communication clear and straightforward, so you can remain up to date with latest developments and feel confident that we have everything in hand. At a time when you are most likely to be feeling the pressure and uncertainty, we are not only here to help resolve your legal issues, but also offer support and advice that is pragmatic and easy to understand. Over the last thirty years, our law firm has been built upon returning clients and recommendations. We treat your case with the utmost importance and care. As a relatively small firm, we appreciate that great client service will help build our practice. We are dedicated to our clients and provide superior client care (with a high level of partner input) throughout your engagement with us. If you would like to find out how we can help you and your case, please do not hesitate to get started by scheduling in a telephone consultation below.

Rankings by area of expertise

Immigration 2 / 8
Housing & Property 1 / 9
Employment 2 / 9
Commercial Property 1 / 7
Company & Commercial 1 / 15
Family Law 1 / 9
Dispute Resolution 1 / 38
Wills, Trusts & Probate 1 / 6
Company Law 1 / 33
Child Law 1 / 23
Commercial and Business Law 1 / 14
Contract Law 1 / 45
Crime/ Criminal Defence 1 / 5
Adjudication Law 1 / 10
Advocacy Law 1 / 6
Agriculture 1 / 3
Appeals Law 1 / 28
Asset Management 1 / 11
Aviation Law 1 / 103
Banking 1 / 39
Biotechnology and Pharmaceuticals Law 1 / 9
Brexit Law 1 / 18
Bribery and Corruption Law 1 / 24
Business Law 1 / 15
Care Law 1 / 8
Charities 1 / 15
Commercial Law 1 / 8
Communications Law 1 / 9
Compliance Law 1 / 19
Consumer 1 / 9
Copyright Law 1 / 48
Corporate Law 1 / 25
Court of Protection and Deputyship 1 / 7
Cybersecurity and Data Protection Law 1 / 30
Debt and Tax Law 1 / 21
Defamation Law 1 / 20
Digital Law 1 / 18
Disability Law 1 / 13
Discrimination Law 1 / 12
Domestic Violence Law 1 / 20
Elder Law 1 / 6
Entertainment and Media Law 1 / 14
Equality Law 1 / 23
European Law 1 / 18
Financial Crime Law 1 / 55
Franchise Law 1 / 8
Human rights 1 / 28
Inheritance Law 1 / 14
Intellectual Property Law 1 / 26
International Trade Law 1 / 18
Jurisdiction Law 1 / 12
Money & Tax 1 / 10
Notary 1 / 17
Personal Injury 1 / 38
Professional Negligence 1 / 2
Telecommunications Law 1 / 12
Travel Law 1 / 11
Welfare & Benefits 1 / 2
White Collar Crime 1 / 14
Local 1 / 29
Immigration 118 / 2,255
Housing & Property 706 / 4,693
Employment 268 / 3,550
Commercial Property 364 / 3,582
Company & Commercial 279 / 4,053
Family Law 562 / 4,157
Dispute Resolution 233 / 1,793
Wills, Trusts & Probate 587 / 3,713
Company Law 61 / 960
Child Law 140 / 1,643
Commercial and Business Law 48 / 371
Contract Law 81 / 1,413
Crime/ Criminal Defence 186 / 2,123
Adjudication Law 26 / 247
Advocacy Law 20 / 162
Agriculture 156 / 815
Appeals Law 43 / 849
Asset Management 18 / 392
Aviation Law 5 / 145
Banking 73 / 1,011
Biotechnology and Pharmaceuticals Law 2 / 98
Brexit Law 11 / 146
Bribery and Corruption Law 19 / 409
Business Law 53 / 484
Care Law 65 / 569
Charities 82 / 756
Commercial Law 39 / 207
Communications Law 4 / 56
Compliance Law 23 / 445
Consumer 250 / 4,309
Copyright Law 22 / 512
Corporate Law 64 / 842
Court of Protection and Deputyship 82 / 583
Cybersecurity and Data Protection Law 44 / 872
Debt and Tax Law 55 / 775
Defamation Law 22 / 270
Digital Law 16 / 294
Disability Law 45 / 600
Discrimination Law 39 / 495
Domestic Violence Law 67 / 896
Elder Law 45 / 325
Entertainment and Media Law 6 / 56
Equality Law 62 / 1,075
European Law 4 / 92
Financial Crime Law 27 / 462
Franchise Law 5 / 120
Human rights 50 / 951
Inheritance Law 90 / 695
Intellectual Property Law 37 / 613
International Trade Law 3 / 117
Jurisdiction Law 9 / 168
Money & Tax 195 / 1,908
Notary 99 / 859
Personal Injury 271 / 2,597
Professional Negligence 161 / 1,281
Telecommunications Law 2 / 76
Travel Law 5 / 128
Welfare & Benefits 108 / 1,034
White Collar Crime 19 / 210
National 310 / 11,165

Meet the team of Branch Austin McCormick LLP

Ramatu Ibrahim

Ramatu Ibrahim

Trainee Solicitor

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Lisa Allen-Greenaway

Lisa Allen-Greenaway

Paralegal

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Efrat Shemesh

Efrat Shemesh

Partner

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Charlotte Catto

Charlotte Catto

Senior Associate

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Meet the team of Branch Austin McCormick LLP

Elliot Hammer

Elliot Hammer

Partner

5.0 38
Harender Branch

Harender Branch

Partner

5.0 3
Joseph Roland Jones

Joseph Roland Jones

Consultant

5.0 1
Tania Austin

Tania Austin

Partner

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Hal Branch

Hal Branch

Managing Partner

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Charlotte Catto

Charlotte Catto

Senior Associate

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Sophie Francis

Sophie Francis

MCILEX Paralegal

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Helen Freely

Helen Freely

Consultant

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Ramatu Ibrahim

Ramatu Ibrahim

Trainee Solicitor

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Sarita Ghere

Sarita Ghere

Partner

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Mira Gohil-Patel

Mira Gohil-Patel

Partner

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Lisa Allen-Greenaway

Lisa Allen-Greenaway

Paralegal

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Adam Greaves

Adam Greaves

Consultant

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Emily Iveson

Emily Iveson

Associate

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David Kain

David Kain

Consultant

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Elena Matlak

Elena Matlak

Senior Associate

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Eugene Matveichuk

Eugene Matveichuk

Partner

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Nadia Moynihan

Nadia Moynihan

Consultant

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Subir Karmaker

Subir Karmaker

Consultant

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Joseph McCormick

Joseph McCormick

Partner

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Sandra O'Donovan

Sandra O'Donovan

Consultant

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Gorkem Ozsoy

Gorkem Ozsoy

Senior Associate Solicitor

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Maria Nushikyan

Maria Nushikyan

Associate

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Tatyana Talyanskaya

Tatyana Talyanskaya

Partner

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Caroline Wallis

Caroline Wallis

Paralegal

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Ian Searle

Ian Searle

Consultant

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Rima Shah

Rima Shah

Partner

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Aida Vyniauskaite

Aida Vyniauskaite

Senior Associate Solicitor

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Efrat Shemesh

Efrat Shemesh

Partner

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Miriam Spero

Miriam Spero

Head of Private Client

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Victoria Stausholm

Victoria Stausholm

Consultant

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Uliana Veller

Uliana Veller

Consultant

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Tara Tatti

Tara Tatti

Associate

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Keshini Rajendra

Keshini Rajendra

Partner & Co-Head of Family Department

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Julius Brookman

Julius Brookman

Partner

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Saika Alam

Saika Alam

Partner

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Steven Daultrey

Steven Daultrey

Consultant

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Caroline Ford

Caroline Ford

Partner

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Martin Donoghue

Martin Donoghue

Partner

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Alexander Fitton

Alexander Fitton

Paralegal

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Contact details

+44 (0) 2078510100
info@branchaustinmccormick.com
https://www.branchaustinmccormick.com

Opening hours

Monday 09:30–17:30
Tuesday 09:30–17:30
Wednesday 09:30–17:30
Thursday 09:30–17:30
Friday 09:30–17:30
Saturday (Closed)
Sunday (Closed)

32 St James's Street, St James's, Mayfair, London, SW1A 1HD

Reviews

5.0 /5 62 Reviews
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    Clients consistently praise the firm for its expertise in immigration and nationality matters, including family, spouse, innovator founder and exceptional talent visas, British citizenship, and complex discretionary applications, as well as conveyancing, remortgaging and property purchases. Reviews highlight strong technical knowledge, thorough preparation and strategic guidance. Clients particularly value the team’s professionalism, efficiency, responsiveness, clear communication, patience and supportive, empathetic approach, which makes often stressful transactions feel smooth, well-managed and reassuring.

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    Odun

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    Immigration

    Successful innovator endorsement and visa application

    From the first meeting with Charlotte, she showed professional expertise in her advice on how to get a successful innovator endorsement, she was incredibly knowledgeable and very friendly. I felt assured and confident that i had chosen the right company and the right solicitor to help me through the process. Her attention to detail and expertise have been instrumental to the success of my innovators endorsement and visa application approval. In summary , i would highly recommend Branch Austin McCormick to anyone seeking a UK innovator endorsement and visa Thank you Charlotte.

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    Isabel

    Company & Commercial

    Excellent Support by Sofia Marques Anaya

    Sofia was very patient with us (Doves Care Agency) as we had limited knowledge on how to go about applying for a Sponsorship License. She was so detailed and made sure we understood the application requirements and could evidence our processes which were already in place. Sofia displayed professionalism, time keeping, clarity, sent information/links and ensured agreed objectives were met.

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    Mahsa

    Immigration

    Excellent Service

    I am very grateful for their service, Krish Ravindran helped me out with the process of Extending my Entrepreneur Visa (Tier 1) in a very short period of time. She was unequivocal, professional, and meticulous in gathering and reviewing all the supporting documents for the application. The communication was excellent, and Krish followed up with me at every step of the process to ensure we were on track to meet all the requirements, which led to the approval of the application. I was pleased with the service, and I would definitely recommend Branch Austin for its excellent work.

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    Christine

    Immigration

    Sponsorship application

    I would highly recommend Branch Austin. Charlotte Catto was 100% professional and was highly experienced in all aspects when it came to helping us to obtain our sponsorship licence.

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    Inam Zimbalista

    Inam

    I can’t thank Efrat Shemesh and the team at Branch Austin McCormick LLP enough for guiding me through my Global Talent endorsement with Arts Council England. They were professional, prompt and genuinely supportive throughout, and their experience gave me real confidence at every stage, so I’d wholeheartedly recommend them to anyone applying.

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    juliana

    I can’t thank Charlotte and Lisa enough for helping me acquire my British citizenship. They were professional, patient and very helpful throughout the whole process. I would highly recommend them and they are a real asset to the Branch Austin McCormick firm!

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    Logan Max

    Immigration

    Logan

    Branch Austin McCormick LLP provided excellent service for my family visa application. The team was professional, responsive, and guided me through the process with clarity and care. Highly recommend them.

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    Thank you for your review Logan, it is very much appreciated and we're glad the team were able to help. Regards, The BAM team

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    Adedasola Adegoke

    Immigration

    Adedasola

    My experience working with Charlotte Catto and Lisa Allen-Greenaway at Branch McCormick for my Innovator Founder visa was nothing short of outstanding. They are true experts; professional, efficient, and supportive throughout the entire process. As the first law firm I have worked with since moving to the UK, Branch McCormick has set a high standard. I have found trusted legal advisors in Charlotte and Lisa, and I would highly recommend them to anyone navigating the UK immigration process.

    A representative from Branch Austin McCormick LLP responded to this review

    Dear Adedasola, thank you for your review, it is very much appreciated. We are delighted you received such great service from Charlotte and Lisa. Regards, The BAM team

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    Evyatar Baumer

    Immigration

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    Highly Professional and Exceptional Service! I had a fantastic experience working with Branch Austin McCormick LLP, specifically with Efrat Shemesh and Lisa Allen-Greenaway, who assisted me with my visa application process. From start to finish, both Efrat and Lisa demonstrated outstanding expertise and deep knowledge in handling my case. They were extremely thorough, professional, and ensured that everything was executed in a timely and efficient manner. Navigating visa processes can often be stressful, but their guidance, prompt communication, and attentive approach made the entire experience smooth and seamless. I felt completely confident in their hands throughout the entire process. I am extremely grateful for their dedication and top-tier support, and I would wholeheartedly recommend Branch Austin McCormick LLP to anyone in need of expert legal assistance.

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    Reviews

    5.0 /5 326 Reviews
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      Clients consistently praise the firm for its expertise in immigration and nationality matters, including family, spouse, innovator founder and exceptional talent visas, British citizenship, and complex discretionary applications, as well as conveyancing, remortgaging and property purchases. Reviews highlight strong technical knowledge, thorough preparation and strategic guidance. Clients particularly value the team’s professionalism, efficiency, responsiveness, clear communication, patience and supportive, empathetic approach, which makes often stressful transactions feel smooth, well-managed and reassuring.

      Professional service
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      Stuart Campbell

      Employment

      Top-grade representation

      I was harassed by a malicious troll attempting, at great length and persisting for several years, to have me prosecuted for some perfectly lawful tweets. Elliot was a rock, completely on top of the brief and very supportive even after the troll also started harassing him. Would highly recommend.

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      Professional, detail-focused, and well-organised

      I had an excellent experience working with Elliot. He was attentive to detail, proactive in drawing my attention to important points, and suggested a thoughtful negotiation approach. He also provided clear timelines for actions on his side, which made the process transparent and reassuring throughout.

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      Exceptional Professional

      Elliot acted for me through what was a very difficult time and I was highly impressed with his professionalism, his knowledge and his empathy. Elliot acted very swiftly to bring the matter to a satisfactory ending. I would highly recommend and would absolutely use him again.

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      Knowledgeable and Trustworthy

      I had a great experience working with Elliot on an employment matter. He is professional, trustworthy, kind and communicative. I felt he was always working with my best interest in mind. Highly recommend!

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      Knowledgeable expert

      Working with Elliot was a great experience during a challenging time. Their knowledge and expertise gave me confidence in my case. They were patient, empathetic, and always available to answer my questions, providing the support I needed to stay informed and assured. I am very grateful for the result they achieved on my behalf. Highly recommended for anyone seeking top-tier legal representation.

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      Inam Zimbalista

      Inam

      I can’t thank Efrat Shemesh and the team at Branch Austin McCormick LLP enough for guiding me through my Global Talent endorsement with Arts Council England. They were professional, prompt and genuinely supportive throughout, and their experience gave me real confidence at every stage, so I’d wholeheartedly recommend them to anyone applying.

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      Sonja Benavidez

      Sonja

      Top-tier service from Branch Austin McCormick. Sarita was highly recommended to me, and she was excellent—thoroughly professional, efficient, and a wonderful communicator. She made the whole transaction smooth and stress-free.

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      juliana

      I can’t thank Charlotte and Lisa enough for helping me acquire my British citizenship. They were professional, patient and very helpful throughout the whole process. I would highly recommend them and they are a real asset to the Branch Austin McCormick firm!

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      Logan Max

      Immigration

      Logan

      Branch Austin McCormick LLP provided excellent service for my family visa application. The team was professional, responsive, and guided me through the process with clarity and care. Highly recommend them.

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      Thank you for your review Logan, it is very much appreciated and we're glad the team were able to help. Regards, The BAM team

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      Adedasola Adegoke

      Immigration

      Adedasola

      My experience working with Charlotte Catto and Lisa Allen-Greenaway at Branch McCormick for my Innovator Founder visa was nothing short of outstanding. They are true experts; professional, efficient, and supportive throughout the entire process. As the first law firm I have worked with since moving to the UK, Branch McCormick has set a high standard. I have found trusted legal advisors in Charlotte and Lisa, and I would highly recommend them to anyone navigating the UK immigration process.

      A representative from Branch Austin McCormick LLP responded to this review

      Dear Adedasola, thank you for your review, it is very much appreciated. We are delighted you received such great service from Charlotte and Lisa. Regards, The BAM team

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