Kawther Al-Aaraji

Kawther specialises in immigration law, with expertise spanning corporate immigration matters such as skilled worker visas and sponsor licence applications, as well as private client immigration, including family-related visas and nationality law applications.

Main areas of practice

Corporate immigration:

• Skilled Worker Visas (including Health and Care Worker)
• Sponsor Licence Applications and compliance
• Global Business Mobility Routes
• Right to Work Checks and Compliance Advice

Private client immigration:

• Family Visas (spouse, partner, child, parent routes)
• Visit Visas
• Student Visas
• Adult Dependent Relative Applications
• Human Rights and Article 8 Applications

Nationality and citizenship:

• Naturalisation as a British Citizen
• Registration of Children as British Citizens

Business and Investment Routes

• Global Talent Visa
• High Potential Individual Visa

Other specialist areas:

• EU Settlement Scheme
• Long Residence Applications
• Judicial Review
• Immigration Appeals and Administrative Reviews
• Civil penalty notices relating to illegal working

Clients

Kawther advises a diverse range of clients on complex UK immigration matters. This includes multinational corporations seeking to secure skilled talent through sponsor licences and work visas, as well as SMEs navigating compliance obligations. Kawther also supports private individuals and families with applications for family visas, settlement, and British nationality, ensuring a smooth process during life-changing transitions.

Her clients value her ability to combine technical expertise with practical solutions, whether managing high-volume corporate immigration programmes or guiding individuals through sensitive, personal immigration issues.

Expertise & Services

• Immigration
• Workplace Solicitors

Career

Kawther completed the Legal Practice Course with distinction in 2016 and qualified as a Solicitor of England and Wales in February 2017. She began her career at a Tier 1-ranked immigration law firm and subsequently worked at a top 100 UK firm, where she focused on skilled worker visa applications and complex private client matters, including family-related visas. Before joining Blake Morgan in December 2025, Kawther developed extensive experience advising both corporate and individual clients on a wide range of immigration issues.

Fluent in Arabic, Kawther regularly assists clients from the Middle East and North Africa, offering tailored advice that bridges cultural and legal considerations.