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08 January 2025
Categories: Movers & Shakers , Profession
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Lawrence Stephens—Skylar McKeith

Specialist joins to head new immigration practice

Full-service law firm Lawrence Stephens has announced the appointment of specialist immigration lawyer Skylar McKeith, who will head the firm’s new immigration practice.

Skylar provides strategic advice to both corporate and private clients, and represents high-net-worth individuals and celebrities, high-profile business professionals, and companies.

Highlights of her work include securing a Global Talent visa for an Emmy Award-winning American actor, successfully obtaining Skilled Worker visas for employees of a renowned art gallery and securing a sponsor licence for a professional women’s football club—enabling the recruitment of international talent.

Skylar’s appointment also marks the launch of Lawrence Stephens’ new Immigration practice. Complementing the firm’s existing suite of services, the launch of this new department will allow Lawrence Stephens to continue to provide its wide range of clients with the very best in integrated legal advice.

Skylar is an active member of the Immigration Law Practitioners’ Association and a regular commentator in the national press and across radio and television, contributing to media discussions around hot-button immigration issues.

Commenting on her appointment, Skylar said: 'Lawrence Stephens is a dynamic firm which has grown significantly over the past few years, and I am delighted to join such a vibrant and acknowledged team of legal experts.

'I look forward to working closely with the firm’s existing departments to provide clients with a full suite of services.'

Steven Bernstein, Managing Director at Lawrence Stephens, commented: 'We are excited to announce Skylar’s appointment and the formation of our new Immigration department, with her at its core.

 'It is a pleasure to welcome Skylar to the Lawrence Stephens team. Her combination of legal expertise with commercial advice and strategy will enable us to provide a more dynamic offering to clients.'

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