In May this year the UK Government published its immigration white paper “Restoring Control over the Immigration System”, setting out its plans for reforms.

Our immigration team invites you to join us for our latest conference where we’ll hear from a panel of guest speakers, giving their views on Scotland’s future in light of the changes proposed.

As the UK Immigration policy landscape shifts, we will discuss the opportunities, challenges and pathways ahead for Scotland’s businesses, communities, economy and global connections.

This conference will be relevant to businesses who sponsor skilled workers in Scotland, particularly in sectors often heavily reliant on foreign nationals such as healthcare and hospitality, and for stakeholders with a wider interest in the current immigration debate such as government agencies, local authorities, charities and not for profit organisations. 

WHEN?
Thursday 2 October 2025
9:30am-12:30pm

WHERE?
Burness Paull, 50 Lothian Road, Edinburgh, EH3 9WJ

We hope you can make it. If you would like to join us, please RSVP below:

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Our Speakers

Andrea Als

Andrea Als Chair of Immigration Lawyer Practitioners Association

Scott Johnstone

Scott Johnstone CEO - Scottish Life Sciences Association

Sarah Kyambi

Sarah Kyambi Director - Migration Policy Scotland

Jonathan Jack

Jonathan Jack North American Opportunities Manager - St Andrews University

Issy Urquhart

Issy Urquhart Chief People Officer and Executive Director - Craneware

Karen Hedge

Karen Hedge Deputy CEO - Scottish Care

Sandy Bigby

Sandy Begbie Chief Executive - Scottish Financial Enterprise

Grace Mcgill V2

Grace McGill

Partner

Immigration & Visas

grace.mcgill@burnesspaull.com +44 (0)131 357 4464

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Jamie Kerr

Jamie Kerr

Partner

Immigration & Visas

jamie.kerr@burnesspaull.com +44 (0)141 273 6872

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