Jamie Kerr is a Partner in the Corporate Immigration team, advising investors, founders and international businesses on UK market entry, global mobility and workforce strategy.
He works with clients across the energy, space, technology and professional services sectors, supporting complex immigration programmes linked to growth, restructuring and cross-border expansion. Jamie is frequently instructed on high-stakes and sensitive matters, including sponsor compliance, strategic visa planning and complex immigration disputes.
Jamie also advises on immigration issues arising in public, institutional and international contexts, and regularly appears before the courts and tribunals in complex immigration and visa matters.
He is a recognised commentator on UK migration policy and global mobility, with a particular focus on the role of international talent in strategic sectors such as energy and space and its importance to economic growth. He regularly speaks at conferences and industry forums and has contributed to discussions on immigration policy at a strategic level.
He is a Writer to the Signet and a former Council member of the Society of Writers to HM Signet.
Jamie is one of the top immigration lawyers in Scotland. He can be trusted to get it right, with a delicate touch and good humour.
Chambers & Partner, 2024
He is a very intelligent, commercial, and compassionate lawyer. Jamie sees the larger picture, is extremely responsive and is a pleasure to work with.
Chambers & Partner, 2025
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