We are a dedicated team of immigration lawyers, passionate about getting the best results for our clients. We have nearly 100 years of experience between us. Key characters in the team include:
John
The firm was founded by John, whose experience in immigration began after a career in the British Army and an MBA, when he was appointed as MD of Ferguson Snell & Associates Ltd after their acquisition by Xchanging plc (where he was a Commercial Director). John later moved to Mazars LLP, a top-ten accounting firm for whom he built and led an international immigration capability in over 40 countries, through acquisition and determined organic growth. His experience and connections around the world have helped to develop Errington Immigration Services into a firm that manages clients’ international immigration for their family and business requirements.
Outside of work, much of John’s time is absorbed by his 4 children but luckily they all enjoy the same extensive range of sports and the rural life that keeps John sane when he’s not in the office.
Giada
Giada is our super EA and our most recently qualified Consultant. She joined EIS in 2019 as Executive Assistant and she developed an interest for Immigration Law, driven by the excitement and satisfaction rush when clients manage to obtain their Visa and therefore positively change their life forever.
She is qualified as OISC Level 1 Immigration Consultant, closely working with John Errington and the broader team by taking care of clients for UK and worldwide Visa.
She’s a big fan of outdoor sports, cinemas and jazz music and she enjoys spending her time with friends and family.
Poonam
Poonam Bansal-Shah has been working in immigration since 2005. Immigration has always been a political hot potato and Poonam has always advised clients on the most appropriate routes for them, looking at their short, medium and long term goals and ensuring that the clients are on track to meet them. Immigration is an emotional subject matter and Poonam brings both empathy and logical planning so that the transition to the UK is as smooth as possible for them and their family members. Poonam advises on business Immigration to large corporate businesses, small to medium businesses and also private clients who wish to move to the UK with their family members.
When away from the office, Poonam spends time with her two daughters, reading (when the kids allow it) and cooking meals for the homeless.
Ben
Ben has over 15 years of experience in assisting clients in all aspects of UK Immigration Law. This ranges from supporting both very large multinational organisations and new or developing UK businesses with their legal obligations as sponsors and obtaining the correct visas for their overseas staff, through to assisting private clients who wish to move to, and remain in the UK with their families.
Ben enjoys spending time with his family, mountain biking and strength training.