Choosing a migration adviser is one of the most important decisions you may have to make, as it can affect the lives of the applicant, as well as any accompanying family, the workplace, etc.
- Knowledge – As a leader of the Australian migration profession, Andrew brings strong technical knowledge to your matter.
- Expertise – Practising almost exclusively in immigration law, Andrew provides tailored immigration solutions to corporate clients, government organisations and utilities, human resource managers, high net worth individuals, business owners, entrepreneurs and individuals.
- Personal Service – We are committed to providing personal, tailored services to you – we have managed the migration affairs of some of our corporate and personal clients for over 30 years. This builds trust and client knowledge.
- Relationship – Andrew understands that successful relationships between Government and clients, particularly for companies, are based on a “win-win” approach. We have a reputation for assisting our clients in achieving this goal.
- Brand – We recognise your reputation has a vital value. Andrew’s commitment to integrity means that your brand and your matters are in a safe pair of hands.
- Support to lawyers and accountants – Andrew works closely with other law firms and accountants to provide a seamless service
- Reputation – A reputation for providing you with practical , realistic, down to earth advice is what we strive for
- Immigration law is amongst the most complex areas of Australian law, requiring an attention to detail
- Andrew holds the highest Australian qualifications in migration law. He is a Fellow and Life Member of the Migration Institute of Australia and is Accredited as an Immigration Law Specialist by the Law Institute of Victoria. In addition to the 5000 Australian Registered Migration Agents located globally, there are in addition at least 2000 Immigration Lawyers. Of those 2000 Immigration Lawyers holding practising certificates and practising in Australian migration law. Of this estimated number of practitioners as at June 2021 there were less than 100 Accredited Immigration Law Specialists nationally.https://www.mia.org.au/about-us/members-with-additional-accreditation
What is an Accredited Immigration Lawyer ?
Lawyers in Australia are regulated by State Law. Many State Law Societies operate Specialist Accreditation Schemes to help the public identify lawyers who have demonstrated proficiency in a particular area of law. Accredited Specialists are required to maintain a high level of education and involvement in their areas of specialty by:
To become and maintain status as an Accredited Specialist a lawyer must:
Lawyers who fulfil the requirements of the Scheme are entitled to use, after their name, the words ‘Accredited Specialist’ in the nominated area of practice. Only board certified lawyers/attorneys have the right to identify themselves as “specialists,” “experts,” or “accredited specialist” to indicate their professional qualification and specialised training
Only individual solicitors can be Accredited Specialists, not firms.
As at June 2021, there are approximately 100 Accredited Immigration Law Specialists nationally.
Further details are available https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Accredited_specialist_solicitor_(Australia)
http://www.liv.asn.au/specialists
Both Victoria and New South Wales have no more than 50 specialists each.
The Law Institute of Victoria maintains a register of Accredited Specialists (including Immigration Law)
http://www.liv.asn.au/specialists
as well as a broader Directory of Migration Lawyers to include lawyers in Victoria who practise in migration law whether they are Accredited Specialists or otherwise.
In South Australia there are less than 5
https://www.lawsocietysa.asn.au/Public/Community/Accredited_Specialists.aspx?WebsiteKey=f282a980-3d01-4268-abde-25da9e81104d