Ruth
Jowett

Ruth is a Business Immigration Senior Associate at Walker Morris, with ten years’ experience in the sector. Ruth is best known for her in-depth knowledge of the ever-changing UK immigration laws and systems, and for working closely with clients to tailor advice on specific needs and business aims. Her work particularly focuses on assisting business clients in relation to Sponsor Licences. This entails sponsor licence applications, compliance with sponsor duties and work visas.

Ruth advises businesses looking to make the most of the UK immigration system to fill skilled and specialist roles. She acts for clients in a range of sectors including, sports, retail, manufacturing, financial services, construction and education. She also works with companies who are part of a global organisation structure, and companies wishing to establish a UK presence.

Ruth provides comprehensive training to businesses on prevention of illegal working legislation and conducting compliant right to work checks, and on dealing with recruitment issues and sponsor licence management.

Immigration law can be an ever-changing minefield for employers and people looking to reside in the UK. Ruth finds it most rewarding to assist clients in navigating this, to ensure they can proceed with their business plans and growth strategies.

Ruth ensures her approach to client work has open lines of communication. This helps by working closely with her clients to understand their short and long-term aims. Ruth has significant experience in assisting and advising on all aspects of UK immigration law and provides an efficient and supportive service to ensure successful outcomes.

Ruth volunteered for the ‘Ukraine Advice Project’ and ‘Here for Good’.