FAQ's

Frequently Asked Questions

Legal matters can be difficult to navigate, particularly when they involve immigration, employment, international relocation or financial disputes.

Our frequently asked questions provide general information about the services offered by Templeton Legal Services and explain how we can help individuals, families and businesses identify the appropriate next steps.

The information below is general in nature. The advice appropriate to you will depend on your individual circumstances.

Templeton Legal Services assists individuals and businesses with a range of legal matters, including UK business immigration, private immigration & employment law. We also support clients with services such as debt recovery, wills & family law . If you are unsure whether your matter falls within our areas of expertise, contact our team and we can discuss the nature of your enquiry.

Yes. Templeton Legal Services assists businesses and internationally mobile professionals with business immigration matters. We can help identify the immigration issues involved, coordinate the information required and ensure that appropriate specialist advice is obtained where necessary.

Ideally, immigration should be considered at an early stage of any international recruitment, employee transfer, business expansion or relocation. Identifying potential immigration requirements before commercial arrangements are finalised can help businesses avoid unnecessary delays and complications.

Yes. Immigration considerations can be an important part of recruiting employees internationally. Businesses may need to consider the proposed employee's immigration status, role, qualifications, timing and the immigration requirements that apply to the employer. Early immigration planning can help reduce delays in the recruitment and onboarding process.

Yes. Templeton Legal Services can assist businesses planning the international relocation of executives, managers and other employees. A relocation may involve immigration requirements for the employee as well as arrangements for an accompanying spouse or children. For international transfers, we can also help coordinate connected immigration issues across different jurisdictions where appropriate.

Yes. We can assist UK businesses that are considering hiring overseas nationals or individuals who require immigration permission to work in the UK. Employer sponsorship involves a number of legal and compliance obligations, including determining whether a sponsor licence is required, ensuring the role meets the relevant skill and salary thresholds, and understanding ongoing reporting and record-keeping duties. We can review your recruitment plans, explain the sponsorship requirements in practical terms, and help you identify the most appropriate immigration route for the role.

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Business immigration and employment law matters can vary significantly depending on the circumstances.

Templeton Legal Services can discuss your requirements, identify the issues that need to be addressed and help you determine the appropriate next steps.

Contact Templeton Legal Services to discuss your business immigration or employment law matter.

Yes. We can assist employers with employment-related legal issues and help identify risks before decisions are made. Obtaining advice at an early stage can be particularly useful where a workplace matter could lead to a dispute or potential claim.

Yes. We can also assist employees who need advice about their employment position, workplace issues or documentation they have received from an employer. The appropriate advice will depend on the facts and any relevant employment documents or correspondence.

Employers should consider seeking advice before taking significant action where there is a risk of an employment dispute or legal claim. Early advice can help identify potential issues and allow the employer to make a more informed decision.

Contact Templeton Legal Services with a brief outline of your matter, including any relevant deadlines or upcoming business decisions. We can discuss your objectives, identify the legal support that may be required and explain the appropriate next steps.

If your matter involves an imminent employee start date, international transfer, visa expiry, business trip, employment deadline or another time-sensitive issue, tell us when you first contact us. Identifying urgency early helps ensure that the relevant issues can be considered as soon as possible.