Briar Koko

Senior Paralegal | Reading

Briar is a specialist Business Immigration Paralegal with over 15 years' experience in the legal industry, both overseas and in the UK.

Having started her legal career in Australia, Briar has first-hand immigration experience of the UK visa application process, and primarily focuses on corporate Skilled Worker and GBM (Global Business Mobility) visa applications and sponsorship.

She specialises in Skilled Worker, GBM, Dependant / Student / Graduate switch to Skilled Worker, and Change of Employment, work, which includes helping organisations obtain sponsor licences and assisting clients with the day-to-day management of their licence, as a Level 1 & Level 2 User on their Sponsor Management System (SMS). She also assists migrants by obtaining and reviewing supporting documents for their visa applications, such as UK Ecctis statements and translations, and drafts detailed checklists and client questionnaires.

Briar is well versed in providing ad-hoc immigration advice to clients and carries out Home Office compliance mock audits, helping registered and prospective sponsors meet their sponsor duties and remain compliant with the Home Office’s Prevention of Illegal Working Regime. She also advises private clients on a range of applications, including Youth Mobility Scheme visas, Visitor visas, Permanent Residence and Naturalisation, Leave to Remain (both as Partner of a Person Settled in the UK and Indefinite leave) and emergency passport or visa replacement applications.

She is a member of the Immigration Law Practitioners Association.

What people say about Briar

I can’t say it enough, I couldn't have asked for better for my visa process. Your hyper-responsiveness was so integral to the entire process and everything you did to support my visa approval was above and beyond.

Client

Thank you very much Briar! I am thankful to you for the high quality and timely support and guidance provided!

Client

Exemplary service. Detailed analysis and advice throughout. You have been an absolute star- really appreciate the responsiveness.

Client

Being in the UK and starting at the company has been a dream come true this week, I wanted to thank you once again for all your help the past few months.

Client

Wanted to say, huge thank you to yourself and Victoria for helping me through this whole process. It wouldn’t have been possible without you all.

Client

I instructed Doyle Clayton to help me with my applications for Permanent Residence in the UK and subsequently for British citizenship. I was very pleased with the work carried out by Briar Koko, Legal Assistant, and Victoria Burnip, Partner. Both Briar and Victoria have a detailed knowledge of the subject area and are highly experienced in handling such applications. They explained the application process to me in a clear and precise manner; made me aware of the supporting documentation that I needed to provide in advance (so that I had sufficient time to get the documents together); and managed my expectations well. I was impressed by their client-handling skills, as the advice and information given was comprehensive and delivered in a friendly manner. I found them to be very approachable and responsive by email or by phone to any queries I had. Overall, it was a very positive experience.

Client

It has been a long year, but one that I am very grateful for and truly feel privileged to have worked with you. It’s a bit sad now that all is coming to an end.

Client

Thank you so much for your help and timely response! You really came through for us and I'm so grateful.

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