Manchester Immigration Lawyers
Need an immigration lawyer in Manchester?
Paragon Law is a multi award winning immigration law firm which specialises in assisting individuals with matters of corporate immigration, personal immigration, and asylum and human rights. Our office is based in Nottingham, however, we can provide immigration advice and assistance to individuals and businesses in Manchester remotely through the use of telephone and video appointments.
Manchester is a popular destination for individuals from all around the world, enticed by the city’s world-class universities, thriving arts and music scene, and vibrant cultural diversity. Manchester’s dynamic economy, with a focus on industries such as finance, technology, creative arts, and healthcare, offers employment prospects and entrepreneurial opportunities. While the city’s welcoming and friendly atmosphere enhances its appeal as an attractive destination for individuals seeking to call Manchester their home.
However, navigating the complexities of UK immigration requirements can be challenging amidst continuously evolving immigration policies. That’s where our expert immigration lawyers come in. With an extensive track record in guiding clients through all facets of UK immigration law, we offer invaluable guidance to smoothly navigate the complexities of the immigration process.
Please note that our office is located in Nottingham, however, we are able to provide assistance to individuals and businesses in Manchester remotely through the use of telephone and video appointments.
Request A Consultation
If you need the assistance of an immigration lawyer to resolve a matter relating to UK immigration, then please get in touch with us to benefit from a consultation.
If you require immediate assistance, then call us on 0115 964 4123.
* Disclaimer: Free consultation calls are intended to provide an initial assessment of your enquiry and determine how we can assist. However, if your enquiry is complex or requires detailed advice, we may recommend a paid initial consultation for a more in-depth discussion or case review. A consultation fee may apply for complex cases.

Our expert immigration lawyers are ready to help you
Business immigration
Personal immigration
Universities & Schools
Sponsor licence services
Our immigration solicitors provide a range of sponsor licence services to not only help businesses to apply for a sponsor licence and sponsor skilled workers but to also remain compliant with their sponsorship duties.
Establishing a business in the UK
Our business immigration lawyers can assist businesses to set up a new business in the UK. We can also support businesses, workers, and entrepreneurs to acquire a range of UK visas to enable them to work in the UK.
EU-UK Trade
Our expert immigration lawyers can provide immigration advice to EU nationals and businesses to enable them to work, live and study in the UK post-Brexit. Our services include advising on the business visitor visa and the EU Settlement Scheme.
Working in the UK
Our experienced immigration solicitors are able to assist you to gain a visa to enable you to work in the UK, or establish a business in the UK. As part of our service, our immigration lawyers will assess your needs and background to ensure that the most appropriate UK visa is selected.
Individuals and Families
We are able to assist individuals and families with a range of UK visas to enable them to visit and live in the UK. Our services include supporting individuals to apply for British citizenship, indefinite leave to remain, and spouse visas. We also provide assistance with a range of other UK visas.
Asylum and Human Rights
Our asylum lawyers offer expert advice to individuals who wish to claim asylum in the UK and can provide assistance to organisations who are supporting individuals to seek asylum in the UK. We are also able to assist individuals who are at risk of being deported from the UK to remain in the UK.
Institutions and Staff
Our immigration solicitors support a range of universities and independent schools to navigate the UK’s immigration rules. Our services include supporting institutions with their staff sponsorship compliance and student immigration compliance.
International Students
Our student immigration lawyers are able to assist students to remain in the UK after their studies. We have developed close relationships with a range of universities in the UK and regularly provide talks to students on their post-study visa options to live and work in the UK.
Why choose Paragon Law?
- Well-regarded. Our immigration lawyers have received national acclaim for their work and we have been deemed as a ‘top-tier’ immigration law firm by the Legal 500.
- Focused exclusively on immigration law, we are a true specialist, something which our clients rely on when navigating this complex area of law.
- Knowledgeable in UK immigration, our legal experts are able to quickly identify what needs to be done to secure the desired outcome.
- Transparent in our fees and prospects of success: we will never lead you on.
After having contacted several firms, I settled on Paragon and was glad that I did! Their communications were excellent, I was put in direct contact with extremely knowledgeable staff, and they saw the process through to the end very efficiently. Cannot recommend them enough!
Our People
Thalej Vasishta
Corporate Immigration
Thal Vasishta is the founder and managing director of Paragon Law and is one of the UK’s leading Immigration Lawyers.
He has been specialising in business immigration since 1996. Thal works with some of the UK’s largest companies and niche businesses, advising them on their legal requirements with regard to employing skilled foreign nationals and also advises overseas companies looking to invest in the UK.

Kirin Abbas
Corporate Immigration
Kirin Abbas is a joint founder and director at Paragon Law whose work within business immigration has been recognised by the leading legal directories, the Legal 500 and Chambers and Partners.
For over two decades Kirin has been assisting education providers, international students, and businesses to navigate the UK’s immigration laws.

Deirdre Sheahan
Asylum and Human Rights
Deirdre Sheahan is a director at Paragon Law and is one of the UK’s leading asylum and human rights lawyers.
Deirdre has been practicing in the area of asylum and human rights for over 15 years. Her contribution to asylum and human rights in the UK has led to changes in law at both a national and European level.

Emma Okenyi
Personal Immigration
Emma Okenyi is a director and solicitor in Paragon Law’s Personal and Family Immigration department.
Emma has extensive experience in many aspects of UK immigration, but in particular specialises in family and private life applications and complex nationality matters. During her career Emma played an instrumental role in setting up a monthly pro-bono immigration advice surgery at Nottingham Citizens Advice.
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Need an immigration lawyer in Manchester?
We are an award winning, specialist immigration law firm with a people-first approach.
Our immigration lawyers are able to advise businesses and individuals in Manchester on a range of matters relating to UK immigration law.
If you require immigration advice or guidance then please fill out the contact form, or call us on 0115 964 4123 to speak to an expert immigration lawyer.
Please note that we do not have an office in Manchester: we serve clients all around the UK from our office in Nottingham.
* Disclaimer: Free consultation calls are intended to provide an initial assessment of your enquiry and determine how we can assist. However, if your enquiry is complex or requires detailed advice, we may recommend a paid initial consultation for a more in-depth discussion or case review. A consultation fee may apply for complex cases.