I am a Partner in the Immigration team and joint Head of our Sports Group. I have worked at Lewis Silkin since 2008, initially joining as a paralegal. I work across a broad range of clients, primarily in the sports, entertainment and technology sectors.
About
Experience
Sport
- Acting for football clubs on international transfers both playing and non-playing staff
- Advising on Governing Body Endorsements and representing Clubs on Exceptions Panels appeals
- Advising organisations on all aspects of recruiting international talent
Technology
- Acting for technology companies on the recruitment and onboarding of skilled talent, from startups through to PLCs
- Advising on all aspects of compliance
Testimonials
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"Stephen is very knowledgeable and a great advisor to have on your side."
Chambers & Partners
"Stephen O'Flaherty is the best immigration lawyer I have worked with in my years dealing with global mobility. He goes above and beyond to help with quirky or difficult situations, is very responsive and incredibly personable. He is highly is trusted by my company – even those who don't work directly with him are aware of both the good working relationship we have and also his expert knowledge."
Legal 500
"Stephen O'Flaherty has a positive approach to every challenge and is meticulous in his work and knowledgeable in his field. No matter how many clients Stephen and his team may be working with, he always make you feel like you are his priority."
Legal 500
"Stephen O'Flaherty explains complex areas in plain language and makes sure that the stress of immigration law is taken off the client. He is always available for advice and support."
Legal 500
"He is fantastic to work with, offering strong communication and solid knowledge that make everything seamless."
Chambers & Partners
"Stephen has excellent interpersonal skills and is able to give clear, commercial advice."
Chambers & Partners
"Stephen is excellent. He has a knack of opening doors that other people can't get open; he has excellent access. We wouldn't go to anyone but Stephen for immigration."
Chambers & Partners
"Stephen is an expert in his field and is very reliable and well respected within the football industry."
Chambers & Partners
"Stephen is the in-house lawyer's dream in terms of external counsel. He is responsive, user-friendly and acutely understands the needs of the business."
Chambers & Partners
"Stephen is very knowledgeable and a great advisor to have on your side."
Chambers & Partners
"Stephen O'Flaherty is the best immigration lawyer I have worked with in my years dealing with global mobility. He goes above and beyond to help with quirky or difficult situations, is very responsive and incredibly personable. He is highly is trusted by my company – even those who don't work directly with him are aware of both the good working relationship we have and also his expert knowledge."
Legal 500
"Stephen O'Flaherty has a positive approach to every challenge and is meticulous in his work and knowledgeable in his field. No matter how many clients Stephen and his team may be working with, he always make you feel like you are his priority."
Legal 500
"Stephen O'Flaherty explains complex areas in plain language and makes sure that the stress of immigration law is taken off the client. He is always available for advice and support."
Legal 500
"He is fantastic to work with, offering strong communication and solid knowledge that make everything seamless."
Chambers & Partners
"Stephen has excellent interpersonal skills and is able to give clear, commercial advice."
Chambers & Partners
"Stephen is excellent. He has a knack of opening doors that other people can't get open; he has excellent access. We wouldn't go to anyone but Stephen for immigration."
Chambers & Partners
"Stephen is an expert in his field and is very reliable and well respected within the football industry."
Chambers & Partners
"Stephen is the in-house lawyer's dream in terms of external counsel. He is responsive, user-friendly and acutely understands the needs of the business."
Chambers & Partners
"Stephen is very knowledgeable and a great advisor to have on your side."
Chambers & Partners
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