Irish Citizenship Changes 2026: What They Mean for Moving to the UK

8 October 2026 | ILEX Law Group Ireland’s proposed changes to its citizenship laws have understandably attracted considerable attention among migrant communities. However, one consequence that deserves closer examination is the potential impact on those who have settled in Ireland with a longer-term ambition of living, working or educating their children in the United Kingdom. … Read more

UK Immigration Options for US Companies Without a UK Entity

US businesses increasingly operate internationally without establishing separate legal entities in every country where their employees are based. Remote working arrangements, international recruitment and employer of record services have made it possible for businesses to engage workers across multiple jurisdictions. However, where a US company wishes to relocate an employee to the United Kingdom, or … Read more

Sending Engineers to the UK: Immigration Rules for Installation, Maintenance and Technical Support

International engineering and manufacturing businesses frequently need to send specialist employees to the United Kingdom to install equipment, undertake repairs, commission machinery or provide technical assistance. For businesses based in Ireland, the European Union and further afield, an important question arises: can engineers undertake these activities as business visitors, or do they require a UK … Read more

Can an Irish Company Send Employees to Work in the UK? Immigration Rules Explained

For Irish businesses operating internationally, sending employees to the United Kingdom is often an essential part of delivering services, attending meetings, undertaking training or supporting UK clients. However, since Brexit, the immigration position of employees travelling from Ireland to the UK has become considerably more complex. One of the most common misconceptions is that an … Read more