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Rakesh Patel

Solicitor

Rakesh earned his Distinction in Legal Practice Course (LPC) with a Master’s degree at the University of Law and earned a First Class Honours in Bachelors of Laws (LLB) at the University of Essex.  After graduating, Rakesh deepened his expertise in immigration at various law firms based in London, before joining OTS Solicitors in 2025.

As a specialist in Immigration Solicitor, Rakesh has extensive knowledge in both corporate and personal immigration matters and finds great satisfaction in helping businesses and individuals navigate the complexities of the immigration system. Rakesh is committed to providing compassionate, knowledgeable and effective legal assistance to all clients, understanding that every client’s story is unique and deserves personalised attention.

His expertise include:

Business Immigration

  • Sponsor Licence work, including applications, renewals, compliance audits, and tailored training programmes

  • Skilled Worker sponsorship, from Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS) allocation to end-to-end case management

  • Global Business Mobility visas, spanning all sub-routes

  • Innovator Founder visa strategies, including endorsement support and business plan development

  • Guidance on Sponsor Management System (SMS) usage and statutory reporting requirements

  • Right to Work compliance checks and internal process reviews

  • Immigration considerations for business visitors, frontier workers, and international expansion projects

  • Risk assessment in mergers, acquisitions, TUPE transfers, and organisational changes

  • Legacy Tier 1 routes (Investor, Entrepreneur, Exceptional Talent)

  • Strategic settlement and British citizenship pathways for sponsored employees

Personal Immigration

Rakesh is experienced in sensitive and complex individual applications, particularly where discretion or an argument outside the Immigration Rules is required. He is known for his methodical preparation and persuasive case presentation. Key case types include:

  • Partner, spouse, and fiancé(e) visas under Appendix FM

  • Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) and long-residence eligibility

  • Private life and other discretionary immigration routes

  • Applications citing medical needs or compassionate circumstances

  • Domestic violence concessions for those on partner visas

  • EU Settlement Scheme (EUSS) and related family permits

  • Naturalisation and British citizenship

  • Appeals, administrative reviews, and challenging refusals

  • Family reunion and visitor visa applications

Rakesh takes pride in creating a welcoming environment where clients feel at ease discussing their concerns and aspirations. By building strong relationships based on trust and understanding, Rakesh aims to guide clients through the often daunting legal processes with confidence.

Outside of work, Rakesh enjoys reading, travelling and going to the theatre.