Typically I advise clients on:

·         Obtaining permission to live and work in the UK

·         All aspects of the Points Based System and related prevention of illegal working laws

·         The visa application process

·         Surrounding issues such as spouses and dependents

·         Further applications, e.g. switching, leave to remain, settlement, citizenship/naturalisation

·         Entry to Schengen States

·         EEA/EU Applications

·         Assisting global media company through the Sponsorship Registration Process

·         Providing HR teams with training on how to use their sponsorship licence

·         Drafting guidance for an Employer on how to prevent employing illegal workers

·         Obtaining tier 2 permits on behalf of an international law firm to employ US citizens in the UK and advising on the visa application process.

·         Advising a high worth individual on the tier 1 (entrepreneur) process.

·         Preparing successful Continued Right of Residence application under European Law.

I act for a wide range of clients such as multinational corporate entities, international law firms and high-net worth individuals.

·         Admitted on the roll of Solicitors for England & Wales in May 2008.

·         Admitted Advocate of the High Court of South Africa, since August 2001.

·         Member of the British South African Lawyers Association (BSALA)

·         Graduated BA, LLB, and LLM (with distinction) from the University of the Witwatersrand in South Africa.

What the commentators say

"Anita 'instills complete confidence'." (Legal 500 2010)

In my spare time I am an Ambassador/ Volunteer Fundraiser for Starfish Greathearts Foundation, a charity in the UK which supports children affected by HIV/AIDS in Southern Africa.  I love travelling as I enjoy meeting new people and learning about different cultures.  I’m a self-confessed chocoholic; I stay guilt-free by going to a kick- boxing or yoga class as often as I can!