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Award-Winning Immigration Lawyers You Can Trust

Expert personal and business immigration services for the UK — from spouse visas and citizenship to sponsor licences and skilled worker routes.

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ABOUT MLC

Award-winning immigrationsolicitors in Manchester

MLC Immigration Lawyers Ltd is a UK Government regulated (OISC) firm serving clients across the UK and worldwide — providing professional immigration advice for businesses and individuals alike.

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OUR SERVICES

Trusted immigration servicesfor individuals & businesses

From personal visa routes to employer sponsorship and business immigration — our OISC-regulated team provides clear, practical advice at every stage.

Immigration Law

Immigration Law Solicitors UK immigration rules are detailed and change frequently. Whether you are applying for a visa, challenging a refusal, or planning a long-term future in the UK, specialist advice helps you navigate the process with confidence. Our immigration lawyers provide clear, practical guidance for individuals, families, and businesses — preparing strong applications and representing clients when decisions go wrong. How We Can Help Work, study, and family visa applications Indefinite Leave to Remain and British citizenship Sponsor licences and business immigration Human rights and asylum matters Administrative reviews and appeals Entry clearance and visa refusals Complex and multi-pathway case strategy Personal Immigration From partner and spouse visas to settlement and nationality, we help you understand eligibility requirements, prepare supporting evidence, and submit applications that meet Home Office standards. Business Immigration We advise employers and sponsored workers on Certificates of Sponsorship, compliance duties, and skilled worker routes — reducing the risk of delays, refusals, or licence issues. Speak to Our Team If you need immigration advice, contact us for an assessment of your circumstances. We will explain your options and set out a clear plan for moving forward.

Family Law

Family Law Solicitors Family disputes are personal and emotionally demanding. Whether you are separating, making arrangements for children, or resolving finances after divorce, sensitive and clear legal advice helps you move forward with confidence. Our family solicitors focus on practical outcomes that protect your interests and, where children are involved, prioritise their welfare. How We Can Help Divorce and civil partnership dissolution Financial settlements and consent orders Child arrangements and parental responsibility Domestic abuse injunctions and protection orders Cohabitation and separation agreements Prenuptial and postnuptial agreements Mediation support and court representation Children and Parenting Arrangements We help parents resolve disputes about where a child lives, how time is spent, and key decisions about education and welfare — aiming for workable arrangements and escalating to court only where necessary. Finances on Separation We advise on disclosure, negotiation, and fair division of assets, pensions, and income. Where agreement cannot be reached, we represent you in financial remedy proceedings. Speak to Our Team If you need family law advice, contact us for a confidential discussion. We will explain your options clearly and help you decide the best next step.

Employment Law

Employment Law Solicitors Whether you are an employee facing unfair treatment at work or an employer managing workplace issues, clear employment law advice can make a decisive difference. Our solicitors advise on rights, obligations, and practical next steps under UK employment legislation. We support clients through disputes, negotiations, and formal proceedings — helping you protect your position while aiming for a proportionate and commercially sensible outcome. How We Can Help Unfair and constructive dismissal claims Discrimination, harassment, and whistleblowing Settlement agreements and exit negotiations Contracts, policies, and workplace handbooks Redundancy and restructuring advice Restrictive covenants and confidential information Employment Tribunal representation For Employees If you have been dismissed, sidelined, or treated unfairly, we will assess the strength of your claim, explain your options, and help you pursue the right remedy — from negotiated settlement to Tribunal proceedings where needed. For Employers We help businesses manage risk, handle difficult workforce decisions correctly, and resolve disputes early. Timely advice often prevents costly litigation and protects your reputation. Speak to Our Team Contact us for practical employment law advice tailored to your circumstances. We will explain your position clearly and recommend a strategy focused on your objectives.

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OUR TEAM

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20+ years

Ian Austen-Jones

Director & Senior immigration advisor

Ian Austen-Jones is the Director and Senior Immigration Advisor at Austen-Jones Solicitors Ltd. With more than 20 years’ experience in UK immigration law, Ian Austen-Jones provides clear, practical advice and representation across visas, settlement, nationality, human rights and complex casework.

As an OISC-regulated immigration adviser, Ian Austen-Jones undertakes specialist casework and advocacy — including Immigration Tribunal appeals and administrative reviews — and is known for combining professional expertise with genuine care for clients and their families.

Whether you need help with a family or work visa, settlement, nationality, sponsor licensing, or a refused application, Ian Austen-Jones and the team at Austen-Jones Solicitors Ltd will guide you from first instruction through to completion.

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TESTIMONIALS

What our happy clientssay about our service

5.0

“Austen-Jones Solicitors Ltd guided us through our spouse visa application from start to finish. They explained every step clearly, kept us updated throughout, and our visa was approved without any issues. Highly professional, responsive and genuinely caring — we would recommend Austen-Jones Solicitors Ltd to anyone.”

5.0

“Austen-Jones Solicitors Ltd was a beacon of hope for my wife and me when my immigration process became too difficult for us to handle. Not only did they meticulously help us through every step of the process, their professionalism, patience and follow ups offered emotional support to both my wife and me. We are eternally grateful for their service and recommend Austen-Jones Solicitors Ltd without reservation.”

5.0

“I am writing to thank Austen-Jones Solicitors Ltd for their services as I found them excellent with my wife's Further Leave to Remain, Indefinite Leave to Remain and British Citizenship. I found them easy to contact if I had any questions or worries and their rates were very reasonable. I will be very happy to recommend Austen-Jones Solicitors Ltd to anyone who asks.”

5.0

“Austen-Jones Solicitors Ltd was a great help when it came to renewing my residency permit. They kept me up to date with everything that was going on and any correspondence with the Home Office. The service I received was great and much appreciated and their constant communication with me made me feel at ease. I will definitely be using Austen-Jones Solicitors Ltd again when I have to renew my visa.”

5.0

“The school were put in touch with Austen-Jones Solicitors Ltd to help with the process involved in granting a Tier 2 (General) sponsorship for a member of staff. I cannot recommend them more highly in their approach. They were extremely professional, calm and patient! They went out of their way to explain the process step by step.”

5.0

“We were lucky to have found Austen-Jones Solicitors Ltd. The team was very helpful with our immigration process and their efforts and professionalism helped us achieve our most important goal, which was being together and building a future as a family. We always felt they were at our side every step of the way.”

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Award-Winning Immigration Lawyers You Can Trust

Award-winning immigrationsolicitors in Manchester