Stephen O\'Flaherty
I am a Partner in the Immigration team and joint Head of our Sports Group. I have worked at Lewis Silkin since 2008, initially joining as a paralegal. I work across a broad range of clients, primarily in the sports, entertainment and technology sectors. · Lewis Silkin
EnglandImmigration, Sports
About
Partner in the Immigration team and joint Head of the Sports Group at Lewis Silkin, advising clients in the sports, entertainment and technology sectors on immigration matters. Focuses on international transfers and visa applications for players and coaches, Governing Body Endorsements and related appeals.
Practice areas
ImmigrationSportsEntertainmentTechnology
Office
Expertise
Football: international transfers for players and coachesGoverning Body Endorsements (GBE) and appealsTier 2 and Tier 5 visas for sports professionals and familiesAcademy recruitment and 'Professional Sports person' immigration issuesAdvising clubs, agencies and recruitment/analysis teamsTraining on Brexit immigration impacts for sports organisationsWork on Premier League and Championship player transfers
Education
- Bachelor of Arts, National University of Ireland, Galway (2003)
- Bachelor of Laws (LLB), National University of Ireland, Galway (2008)
Admissions
- Solicitor, England and Wales (qualified 2012)