Malini Skandachanmugarasan
Malini is a Partner specialising in all aspects of UK immigration and nationality law for businesses and individuals. She is recognised by Legal 500 as a ‘Next Generation Partner’, described as ‘knowing the intricacies of the laws and regulations’ and having ‘very clear attention to details, integrity and great responsiveness’. She is also ranked Band 2 by Chambers and Partners 2024 where she is described as being ‘one in a million’ and ‘extremely brilliant with great expertise’.
Malini’s deep technical expertise spans the full spectrum of inbound UK immigration law. Her clients are drawn from all sectors from financial services, AI leaders, global mobility companies and manufacturers to innovative tech leaders, entrepreneurs, international families, overstayers and those seeking protection in the UK.
Malini provides clear, strategic and commercial advice to global organisations looking to employ or retain overseas workers in the UK through the Skilled Worker or Global Business Mobility routes. She also regularly assists clients with ongoing sponsorship and immigration compliance, prevention of illegal working legislation and corporate restructuring.
Malini has an impressive profile in obtaining life-changing results for individuals with complex immigration matters with particular emphasis on applications based on partnership, family and private life, human rights and discretionary leave outside the Immigration Rules. Her experience covers matters relating to the European Union Settlement Scheme, visa refusals, challenging mandatory bans to the UK and appeals to the First Tier Tribunal.
Malini also actively undertakes pro bono work for those affected by the events in Ukraine, Afghanistan and Palestine.