Brevis Law, a Hertfordshire based law firm, is diversifying into new areas as it expands from its core focus on conveyancing, to also offering immigration and other legal specialisms. To mark this exciting new chapter, the firm has recently hired leading immigration lawyer, Mandie Sewa, as its new head of immigration.
Ms Sewa has practised in the field of immigration, nationality, and human rights law for 20 years, and has worked in top 100 law firms, including two of the ‘Big Four’. Her experience ranges from working with individuals in their personal immigration matters, to advising companies about corporate issues such as the prevention of illegal working and sponsor licensing. She is often praised for finding practical solutions to complex legal problems and helping clients to implement them.
Ms Sewa has featured in a range of media including BBC News, Sky News, BBC radio and several specialist publications. She is an experienced leader having trained for the Immigration Law Practitioners Association, private colleges, universities, companies, the Office of the Immigration Services Commissioner, and tailor-made in-house training courses. She has been a Visiting Lecturer at the University of Law and taught the immigration law component for the Chartered Institute of Legal Executives. She was also nominated as a finalist in the 2nd Welsh Women’s Awards 2020 ‘Services to Law’ and has been recognised as a leading Lawyer in the field of Immigration law in the Legal 500.
In her spare time Ms Sewa enjoys participating in extreme sports, cycling, and swimming.
Brevis Law’s immigration practice specialises in providing UK business and individual immigration advice. Each of the firm’s solicitors have a minimum of five years Post-Qualified Experience, specialising in immigration matters, flexible approach to providing immigration advice to businesses and private clients across the country.
Speaking of Ms Sewa’s appointment, Amit Dass, CEO of Brevis Law, said: 'Mandie is a highly experienced professional who is passionate about helping others, and we are absolutely delighted to have her join our team as we move into immigration law.
'We know that she will excel in helping us to build the department during this hugely exciting period for the firm. In addition to conveyancing and immigration law, Brevis also provides employment and litigation services, with private client services launching imminently.'
Mandie Sewa, head of immigration at Brevis Law, said: 'It’s so great to be working with the Brevis team. I feel that I’m able to make a huge difference to my clients here, by really getting to know them and understanding the issues they’re facing. Brevis’ organisational culture and values focus on providing the highest quality service to our clients - that’s what attracted me to the firm. It’s a great time to be part of the business and I look forward to growing the department and seeing where the next few years take us. I want to make Brevis a leading provider in UK immigration, and I think we can achieve great things together.'
