319 Start-Up reviews
Reviewed for Immigration Law (95)Visas (88)Applications to extend leave to remain or for settlement (46)
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The Start‑Up work covers helping individuals who want to establish a business in the UK under the Start‑Up visa. A solicitor assesses eligibility, helps draft or refine the business plan, and guides the endorsement process with an approved endorsing body, before completing the visa application to the Home Office. They gather evidence, respond to any Home Office queries, and advise on extensions, switching routes, and family ties. The aim is to secure permission to set up and run a new business in the UK within the visa framework.
319 Start-Up reviews
Reviewed for Immigration Law (95)Visas (88)Applications to extend leave to remain or for settlement (46)
20 Start-Up reviews
Reviewed for Immigration Law (7)Partner and family visas (5)Visas (5)
74 Start-Up reviews
Reviewed for Immigration Law (33)Visas (33)Applications to extend leave to remain or for settlement (14)
247 Start-Up reviews
Reviewed for Immigration Law (123)Partner and family visas (51)Indefinite leave to remain applications (23)
Your solicitor
Waleed Hassan
Director/Principal Solicitor
“Getting married during the pandemic and having to apply for my husband’s spouse visa was all a very overwhelming process. I heard good things about WH Solicitors and decided to contact them. I was responded to immediately where I was guided on what documentation was needed to fulfil the requirements. The communication between myself, the client and Waleed, being my solicitor, was amazing and he made the whole process feel so straight forward. He was very thorough when checking through the documents to ensure nothing was missing and was always very calm and collective when speaking to yourself. I was always able to contact Waleed and his team through email and WhatsApp and as mentioned before, was always responded to very efficiently. After all the hard work Waleed and his team put in, my husband has been granted his visa! Overall, the service I received was beyond amazing and I could not recommend WH solicitors even more! Thank you so much Waleed and the team for easing my nerves and ensuring that the process was smooth.”
8 Start-Up reviews
Reviewed for Visas (5)Immigration Law (3)
Your solicitor
Chris Harber
Partner, Head of Immigration
“From the beginning to end our solicitor was with us being helpful, patient and kind. Extremely professional yet friendly and efficient. Thank you for being approachable and for all your help Lauren Clark. From Craig and Samantha Jacobs”
41 Start-Up reviews
Reviewed for Immigration Law (27)Visas (12)Partner and family visas (9)
22 Start-Up reviews
Reviewed for Partner and family visas (6)Visas (5)Tier 2 (sponsored skilled workers) (4)
Your solicitor
Manpreet Lalli
Director
“He is really good and helpful throughout the process. He is attentive and soft spoken and explains everything briefly I got my visa in one working day. I highly recommend him. Thank you”
32 Start-Up reviews
Reviewed for Immigration Law (7)Administrative reviews, appeals and judicial reviews (5)Family Visit Visa Applications /Appeals (4)
What Start-Up clients highlight
“I had a very positive experience with Optima Law Solicitors while dealing with my immigration case\. From the beginning, they were professional, friendly, and supportive\. They took the time to explain everything clearly and kept me informed throughout the process\. I really appreciated how approachable and helpful the team was whenever I had questions or concerns\. Their professionalism and kindness made what could have been a very stressful process much easier for me\. I’m very grateful for all their help and would happily recommend Optima Law Solicitors to anyone looking for professional and supportive immigration advice\. Thank you to the whole team for your hard work and support\!”
14 Start-Up reviews
Reviewed for Entry clearance applications and appeals (4)Applications to extend leave to remain or for settlement (3)Immigration Law (3)
1 Start-Up review
11 Start-Up reviews
1 Start-Up review
4 Start-Up reviews
10 Start-Up reviews
5 Start-Up reviews
Reviewed for Immigration Law (4)
What Start-Up clients highlight
Rankings are worked out mainly from client reviews: the ratings clients give and how recent the reviews are, with reviews about Start-Up counting most. We also take into account how much of a firm's work is in Start-Up.
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We have ranked 75 law firms for Start-Up in Berkshire, listed in order on this page.