Aneesha Varma

Senior Associate

Leeds

About me

I’m a business immigration specialist with over a decade’s experience in UK immigration law. I help clients navigate the UK’s complex immigration system with clarity and ease, breaking it down into manageable actions, while creating safeguards to minimise risk and disruption.  

I represent a range of businesses, from SMEs and start-ups to multinational corporations, helping them sponsor talent while remaining compliant with immigration rules. I also advise senior executives and skilled workers on strategic immigration options tailored to their career goals. 

Whether it's securing work visas, managing sponsor licence compliance or advising on right-to-work issues, I deliver meaningful results. I take time to understand each client’s workforce needs and long-term goals, so I can offer advice that’s legally sound and commercially practical.  

I combine a deep understanding of the UK’s immigration landscape with extensive interpersonal skills. This allows me to connect with people from diverse backgrounds, manage sensitive conversations with care and offer advice that’s clear and genuinely supportive.  

The work I do has a profound impact, and that’s why I find it so fulfilling. Every day, I get to help businesses stay competitive, while aiding individuals in seizing new career opportunities and regularising their immigration statuses, making a real difference.  

My experience

  • Member of the Immigration Law Practitioners’ Association (ILPA), staying up to date with developments in UK immigration policy and best practice.
  • Advised a range of clients, including multinational corporations, SMEs, and educational institutions, on sponsor licence applications and ongoing compliance.
  • Advised Hercules on strategic acquisition of grid labour supply company Advantage NRG
  • Supported high-volume visa projects for clients in the manufacturing and tech sectors, helping them onboard international talent efficiently and compliantly.
  • Delivered training sessions and internal briefings for HR and teams on immigration processes, sponsor duties and policy changes.

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