Approach.
I believe the best legal advice comes from truly understanding what my clients want to achieve. My approach is straightforward: I listen carefully to your unique situation, think strategically about the available pathways, and always focus on how we can reach your goals as efficiently and cost-effectively as possible.
Navigating the immigration system can be a stressful and confusing experience. I pride myself on translating complex legal rules into clear, actionable steps, ensuring you are empowered and fully informed throughout your case. With me, you will always know what is happening, why a particular approach is being taken, and what comes next.
Mitchell Potter began his academic journey studying Sports and Exercise Science at the University of Essex, where he developed a strong foundation in analytical thinking and performance under pressure, skills that have proven to be invaluable in the legal field.
Motivated by a desire to help people navigate the increasingly complex legal landscape, he transitioned into law, completing the Solicitors Qualifying Examination (SQE) and qualifying as a Solicitor in 2022.
Since qualifying, Mitchell has developed specialist expertise in immigration law, where he has built a diverse and dynamic practice focused exclusively on helping clients with their UK immigration matters. He has particular knowledge in handling complex applications for high-net-worth individuals, businesses seeking to employ overseas talent, and clients with unique circumstances that fall outside of the standard immigration rules.
Known for breaking down complex disputes into clear, achievable goals, he ensures clients remain informed and empowered throughout the legal process.
2025
Successfully secured a Global Talent visa under the “Exceptional Talent” route for a leading academic in the field of Artificial Intelligence. Mitchell prepared a comprehensive application highlighting the client’s significant contributions to their field, securing a crucial endorsement from the endorsing body and enabling them to take a prestigious role at a UK university.
Represented a client whose path to British citizenship was complicated by historical gaps in residence and a previous visa refusal. Mitchell meticulously documented the client’s life in the UK, successfully arguing that the Home Secretary should exercise discretion, leading to the client’s naturalisation.
Assisted an entrepreneur in obtaining an Innovator Founder visa for a new financial technology venture. This involved guiding the client through the rigorous business plan endorsement process and demonstrating the viability and innovation of their proposed company to the Home Office.
2024
Represented a prominent international entrepreneur in a complex ‘No Time Limit’ (NTL) application to confirm their Indefinite Leave to Remain status. The case involved collating extensive historical evidence spanning over a decade, ultimately securing the client’s long-term future in the UK.
Successfully handled a spouse visa extension where the couple’s income was derived from multiple, complex self-employed sources. Mitchell presented the financial evidence with absolute clarity, pre-empting any potential queries and ensuring a smooth approval.
Assisted a Skilled Worker visa holder in bringing their long-term unmarried partner to the UK. Mitchell compiled robust evidence to prove the couple’s durable and subsisting relationship, meeting the strict requirements without a marriage or civil partnership certificate.
2023
Advised a rapidly expanding technology company on its first Sponsor Licence application. The licence was granted swiftly, enabling the client to hire key international talent for a critical project.
Successfully managed a highly challenging Adult Dependant Relative application for an elderly parent residing overseas who required full-time care from their UK-based child. This involved submitting extensive medical and personal evidence to meet the exceptionally high threshold for this category.
Successfully overturned a Skilled Worker visa refusal through a robust pre-action protocol letter. Mitchell identified a clear case-working error by the Home Office, forcing them to withdraw the refusal and grant the visa without the need for a lengthy and costly appeal.
2022
Provided crucial advice and representation for a family in exceptionally compassionate circumstances. He prepared a detailed discretionary application based on human rights grounds, which was successful in allowing the family to remain together in the UK.
Assisted a client in obtaining Indefinite Leave to Remain based on 10 years of continuous lawful residence. The case involved carefully evidencing a complex immigration history with multiple visa types to demonstrate uninterrupted residency.
Advised a UK business during a Home Office compliance audit. Mitchell worked with the company to demonstrate that its HR systems were fully compliant with its sponsorship duties, resulting in the successful retention of its Sponsor Licence.
- Appeals
- Business sponsorship licences
- Compliance audits for businesses
- Discretionary applications
- Extensions
- High-net-worth immigration
- Innovator Founder visas
- Specialist help for Iranian citizens
- Spousal visas
