Business Details
15 Years
experience
Expert Immigration Services in London
Breytenbachs Immigration Consultants is a regulated immigration law firm specialising in UK and South African immigration matters. Established in 2011, our team of highly qualified consultants includes former solicitors and legal professionals with decades of combined experience in immigration law. We offer expert advice on visa applications, citizenship claims, sponsorship licences, and immigration appeals, adhering to strict professional standards set by the Immigration Advice Authority (IAA) in the UK and FIPSA in South Africa.Our commitment to excellence is demonstrated through our high success rates, client-centric approach, and recognition on reputable review platforms. With offices in London, Pretoria, Durban, and Cape Town, we provide online consultations and in-person services to clients worldwide, combining technical expertise with personalised support to navigate complex immigration processes.
Services
UK Business Immigration
British Citizenship
Sponsorship Licence Applications
Immigration Appeals
South African Immigration
Details
- Year established: 2011
Highlights and features
- Regulated by UK's Immigration Advice Authority (IAA) with Level 3 accreditation
- Over 30 years' combined experience in immigration law from qualified solicitors
- No-win, no-fee policy for visa applications and appeals
- Free online immigration assessments available
- Recognised for excellence in client satisfaction on review platforms
Associations and certifications
- Immigration Advice Authority
- FIPSA
What people say
Exceptional expertise
Professional service
High success rates
Expert guidance
Thorough preparation
Services
UK Business Immigration
Specialised immigration solutions for businesses requiring sponsorship licences, skilled worker visas, and corporate compliance. Our Level 3 IAA-accredited consultants assist with licence applications, renewals, and certificate of sponsorship management. We provide strategic guidance for multinational companies establishing UK operations through routes like the Scale-Up Worker and Global Talent visas.
British Citizenship
Expert assistance with all pathways to British citizenship including naturalisation, registration, and descent claims. We handle complex cases involving automatic acquisition, right of abode determinations, and nationality status traces. Our team specialises in overcoming refusal cases and meeting Home Office requirements for citizenship applications.
Immigration Appeals
Comprehensive representation for immigration appeal cases before the First-tier and Upper Tribunal. Our solicitor-qualified consultants specialise in challenging visa refusals, deportation orders, and indefinite leave to remain decisions. We provide strategic legal arguments supported by detailed evidence submissions to maximise success rates.
Sponsorship Licence
End-to-end support for obtaining and maintaining UK sponsorship licences. We guide businesses through the application process, compliance requirements, and sponsor management system implementation. Our services include mock audits, policy development, and resolving sponsorship compliance issues with UKVI.
South African Immigration
Specialised immigration services for South Africa including work permits, study visas, and permanent residence applications. Our FIPSA-registered consultants handle critical skills visas, intra-company transfers, and family reunification cases. We provide expert guidance on South Africa's points-based immigration system and citizenship requirements.
People
Hannes Breytenbach
Founder and Senior Consultant
Senior Immigration Consultant with 38 years' legal experience, including 24 years specialising in UK and South African immigration. Qualified attorney since 1979, founder of Breytenbachs Solicitors (1998) and Immigration Consultants Ltd (2011).
JP Breytenbach
Director and Senior Consultant
Senior Immigration Consultant with 18 years' UK immigration experience. Former solicitor of England and Wales (admitted 2008), specialising in complex immigration cases and team development. Holds IAA Level 3 accreditation.
Phillip Venter
Director and Senior Consultant
Director with 17 years' immigration experience across UK and South Africa. Specialises in corporate immigration solutions and team leadership. Focuses on creating supportive office environments while delivering technical immigration expertise.
Laya Strydom
Senior Consultant
British solicitor-qualified immigration consultant with 20 years' experience. Specialises in simplifying complex legal problems for clients. Holds LLB from Durham University and LPC from College of Law, admitted as solicitor in 2005.
Shakir Hussain
Senior Consultant
Senior Immigration Consultant with 26 years' experience, including complex appeal work and overstayer cases. Qualified British solicitor (2000) with postgraduate legal practice diploma. Holds IAA Level 3 accreditation.
Questions
What immigration services do you offer for UK businesses?
We provide sponsorship licence applications, skilled worker visas, corporate compliance support, and business immigration strategy for UK companies.
Can you help with British citizenship claims?
Yes, we handle all citizenship pathways including naturalisation, registration, descent claims, and nationality status determinations.
Are your consultants officially regulated?
Our UK consultants hold Level 3 IAA accreditation, and South African consultants are registered with FIPSA.
Do you handle immigration appeals?
Yes, we represent clients in First-tier and Upper Tribunal appeals for visa refusals and deportation cases.
What South African immigration services do you provide?
We assist with work permits, study visas, permanent residence applications, and South African citizenship matters.
How can I get an initial immigration assessment?
We offer free online immigration assessments for both UK and South African immigration pathways.
Reviews (6)
Delray Hargrave
Jun 03, 2022
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Using Breytenbach's services for a second time and alongside successful personal referral applicants, I have had such peace of mind, and stress hasn't hit me once in the process. They've treated me as if I were their only client and everyone mirrored each other in knowing my case and attending to it accordingly. Really grateful to the whole team, especially the two consultants who worked on my case, Reegan and Shakir.
Nikki Borthwick
May 20, 2022
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The renewal of my visa with Breytenbachs was a stress free process. I had constant communication and updates from the start to end, with kind smiles and friendliness, hands down - amazing experience.
Jean Ramsay
May 16, 2022
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I am so fortunate to have chosen Breytenbachs as my chosen immigration consultant. My process was a lengthy one. Getting my boys citizenship. Throughout the journey Victoria and Shakir were phenomenal. Their patience with me was exemplary, even though, at times I was a difficult client to deal with. Nothing was ever too much trouble. I won't hesitate in referring them. Thanks so much!
Stacey Goument
May 09, 2022
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We have been using Breytenbachs for over 5 years and we have fantastic service every time! They are knowledgeable, empathetic and efficient. You couldn't ask for anything more when you are going through such a scary and unnerving process. Laya understood me and how I work, did her best to fit around me and my work schedule and was just point blank amazing! Would recommend Laya and Breytenbachs to anyone looking for help with their immigration needs!
Cindy Mason
Apr 24, 2022
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Amazing experience working with Laya and Sam in the London office. Thank you for making it such an easy process. We have used Breytenbachs twice now, and they are absolutely brilliant. If you want great communication, excellent service and a hassle free process I would strongly suggest that you go through them.
Ricardo Da Silva
Apr 10, 2022
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My experience with Breytenbach's Immigration Consultants was a really great one. I used them to apply for my British Citizenship and it was so easy to do. Their professional nature and efficient work was very helpful in assisting me with the process. I highly recommend them to anyone looking to use their services.
