Visa Routes for International Entrepreneurs
Online lunchtime webinar with Shareena Rahman, Bishop & Sewell LLP
Navigating the UK immigration system can feel overwhelming for founders who want to build and grow their ventures here. This online lunchtime webinar will give you a helpful overview of the main visa routes available to entrepreneurs who hope to stay in the UK, along with what each option involves in practice.
Join Shareena Rahman, an experienced immigration lawyer from Bishop & Sewell LLP, as she explains the key requirements, advantages and limitations of different visa categories relevant to entrepreneurs. She will outline what to consider when choosing the right route for your circumstances, common pitfalls to watch out for, and how to plan ahead for future stages of your entrepreneurial journey.
The session will end with an open Q&A, giving you the chance to ask specific questions about your situation or clarify anything covered during the webinar.
This event is ideal for international founders at any stage who want to understand their options and make informed decisions about their next steps in the UK.
Shareena is an Immigration Solicitor at Bishop & Sewell.
Shareena has built a strong track record advising SMEs, and multinational corporations on UK corporate immigration and business structuring. With over a decade of legal experience, she specialises in sponsor licensing, work visa strategy, and compliance audits, helping businesses navigate complex UKVI regulations while meeting commercial objectives. Her broad background in immigration also enables her to advise on private immigration matters, including complex and sensitive cases.
Over the course of her career, Shareena has worked in varied legal settings, combining immigration expertise with corporate law advisory to support cross-border expansions, global mobility planning, and regulatory compliance.
As Co-Chair & Founder of the Malaysian UK Lawyers Network and a member of the Immigration Law Practitioners’ Association (ILPA), she is passionate about connecting legal communities and helping businesses thrive in an increasingly global marketplace.