Slater Heelis Appoints Joanna Safadi as Associate Partner to Lead Immigration Services

Slater Heelis has appointed Joanna Safadi as Associate Partner, heading up immigration services within the employment team.

Joanna brings a wealth of experience and expertise in both private and corporate immigration fields, further strengthening the Manchester law firm’s commitment to providing exceptional legal services in this space.

Joanna specialises in immigration and visa work, with a deep passion for achieving optimal results for her clients. She brings an extensive background in navigating the complex and ever-changing immigration rules and regulations in the UK and abroad, having spent much of her life in Britain and the Middle East.

Joanna advises on all aspects of immigration, with a keen interest in human rights. Her areas of expertise include Global Talent and Skilled Worker Visas, compliance work, Sponsor Licence applications, advice on civil penalties, student visas, naturalisation applications, long residence applications, spousal visas, visit visas, international adoption, and Innovator Founder Visa applications.

Joanna’s professional and personal experiences in immigration, coupled with her Middle Eastern background, enable her to deliver an exceptional service to her clients. She is also preparing to complete her New York Bar exam next year, which will allow her to assist clients with navigating the complex US immigration system.

“Joanna is such an exceptional talent with a wealth of experience and we’re overjoyed to welcome her to the employment team,” said Debbie Coyne, Partner and Head of Employment at Slater Heelis. “Her expertise and passion for immigration law will be a tremendous asset to our firm and our clients.”