For internationally mobile families, founders & corporations — immigration is a legally binding determination of status with profound consequences for tax residence, asset ownership, and long-term mobility.
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Immigration law is not static. A single misstatement in an application, an undocumented source of funds, or a misunderstanding of physical presence requirements can result in consequences that span generations — for you, your family, and your business.
Refusal with no right of appeal — permanently losing programme fees and eligibility windows across all jurisdictions.
Revocation of an existing residence permit for non-compliance, triggering involuntary departure and reputational damage.
Negative findings on international due diligence databases — affecting all future applications across every jurisdiction, permanently.
Unintended tax residency with retroactive liability — a compounding financial consequence across multiple fiscal years.
Advising on the precise legal requirements of each programme — not merely administrative checklists. We parse the law, not just the forms.
Identifying potential grounds for refusal or revocation at the outset, before a single document is filed — protecting your eligibility.
Our lawyers correspond directly with immigration authorities, file appeals, and represent clients in administrative proceedings — non-licensed advisors cannot.
Legal professional privilege applies to all communications with our lawyers — safeguarding your sensitive financial and personal information absolutely.
From eligibility assessment through to post-approval compliance — we manage the full legal lifecycle of your immigration matter.
| Service Component | Legal Scope |
|---|---|
| 01Programme Eligibility Assessment | Determining statutory eligibility under the relevant immigration act or regulation, including source-of-funds verification requirements. |
| 02Investment Structuring | Advising on permissible investment vehicles consistent with programme rules and local property or corporate laws. |
| 03Application Preparation & Submission | Drafting and filing all required applications, including Powers of Attorney, statutory declarations, and source-of-funds affidavits. |
| 04Due Diligence & Compliance | Coordinating background checks required by the host jurisdiction and ensuring full AML and counter-terrorism financing compliance. |
| 05Post-Approval Legal Maintenance | Advising on ongoing compliance — investment holding periods, renewal filings, and family member inclusion. |
For multinational corporations, start-ups, and high-growth enterprises — strategic immigration counsel for workforce mobility that is legally sound and globally scalable.
Discuss Corporate NeedsStrategic counsel for executives, specialists, and intra-company transferees across jurisdictions.
Auditing your immigration programme against applicable regulations to prevent costly enforcement actions.
Assessing the immigration implications of mergers, acquisitions, and restructurings before close.
Designing compliant, scalable mobility programmes that move your talent across borders without legal exposure.
For families with members holding different residencies, citizenships, or assets across multiple legal systems — integrated legal advice coordinating immigration status with succession planning.
Integrate Immigration & SuccessionLegal structuring to include spouses, children, and dependants in your residency or citizenship application under applicable statutory rules.
Coordinating testamentary documents across multiple jurisdictions to prevent succession conflicts and ensure your wishes are legally enforceable.
Legal frameworks for the cross-border inheritance of digital and crypto assets across multiple succession regimes.
Ensuring immigration status and residency entitlements are preserved and lawfully transferred across generations.
We advise on the legal procedures for terminating residency or citizenship when circumstances change — protecting you from exit tax exposure and regulatory consequences.
Legally compliant procedures for renouncing citizenship or relinquishing residence permits under applicable statutes.
Assessing and mitigating exit tax liability before departing — protecting your assets from retroactive claims.
Ensuring compliance with statutory notice and waiting periods to prevent adverse regulatory findings post-departure.
Strategic guidance on repositioning assets before residency relinquishment to optimise legal and tax outcomes.
The structures that protect you cannot be built during a crisis. When regulators freeze assets, you cannot restructure. Exit planning must be documented before departure — not during it.
Our lawyers are admitted to practise in relevant jurisdictions — not administrative agents merely filing forms on your behalf.
Immigration integrated with tax optimisation, corporate structuring, succession planning, and asset protection — holistically.
Legal professional privilege protects all communications. We never share client information without explicit instruction.
Our lawyers attend appointments and represent clients directly with immigration authorities worldwide.
Immigration law is territorial by nature. Lionsgate International resolves this through a network of qualified immigration lawyers across Europe, North America, Asia-Pacific, the Middle East, and the Caribbean. Every local relationship is governed by a formal cooperation agreement with shared professional standards.
Every engagement is governed by a formal retainer agreement — clear scope, fees, and confidentiality obligations enforceable under applicable legal professional standards.
A private, privileged conversation with a Lionsgate immigration lawyer to understand your objectives, assess preliminary eligibility, and identify potential legal risks.
A written legal opinion setting out applicable statutory eligibility criteria, documented source-of-funds requirements, permissible investment structures, projected timeline, and integration with tax and succession planning.
We act as your legal counsel of record — preparing and filing all applications, corresponding directly with authorities, and representing you in any appeals or administrative proceedings.
Dedicated legal point of contact, annual status reviews, automated renewal alerts, and immediate advisory upon life events or regulatory changes — with reduced rates for additional legal work.
The legal structures that protect your mobility cannot be built during a crisis. When a visa application deadline passes, you cannot retroactively file. The most successful families and founders engage immigration counsel before the need is urgent.
Protect Your Mobility NowEvery immigration matter is fact-specific. We begin with a private, privileged consultation — then deliver a confidential legal opinion with your optimal pathway and implementation roadmap.
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Our immigration lawyers are available. Expect a reply within 24 hours.