Anita De Atouguia
About Anita De Atouguia
Anita de Atouguia is a Partner and Head of Immigration at Doyle Clayton, specializing in immigration law for over 20 years.
Anita de Atouguia - Title and Role
Anita de Atouguia holds the title of Partner & Head of Immigration at Doyle Clayton. She joined the firm in 2012 to establish its Immigration service. With over 20 years of specialization in immigration law, she plays a central role in guiding the firm's immigration-related services.
Anita de Atouguia's Background in Immigration Law
Anita de Atouguia is recognized as one of the UK's leading experts in immigration law. Her career in immigration law spans over two decades. Before joining Doyle Clayton, she contributed her expertise to the immigration practices at CMS and Lewis Silkin. Throughout her career, she has been known for her straightforward approach to handling complex immigration issues.
Notable Projects Led by Anita de Atouguia
Anita de Atouguia has advised on several high-profile immigration cases. Notably, she worked on securing visas under the Tier 5 Creative route for the 'Snickers' TV advert featuring 'Mr Bean' (Rowan Atkinson). She has also assisted Stripe Payments with international talent recruitment and employee transfers to the UK. Additionally, Anita provided immigration advice on corporate restructuring and TUPE transfers for a renowned international law firm.
Client Testimonials and Industry Recognition
Clients regularly describe Anita de Atouguia as 'excellent' and 'outstanding in a really complex area' of immigration law. Her straightforward approach has earned her acclaim within the industry. Her insights have been featured in broadsheets like The Guardian and the specialist legal press, contributing to discussions on developments in the UK immigration system.