Aoife is a dual-qualified lawyer (in Hong Kong and New Zealand) with more than 15 years’ experience of immigration matters.
Her expertise ranges from handling the full range of visa applications to investigations and prosecutions, appeals and judicial reviews. She regularly advises clients on the Top Talent Pass Scheme, Capital Investment Entrants and same-sex visas.
Aoife’s immigration experience includes handling a landmark case challenging the Director of Immigration’s dependency visa decision, resulting in a change of policy and recognition of same-sex spouses in Hong Kong, in 2018.
Prior to joining Lewis Silkin, she was a Partner at a prominent law firm in Hong Kong, and before that the Head of Immigration / Family & Litigation at another firm.
Catherine Leung, Partner and Head of Employment at Lewis Silkin Hong Kong, said:
“Aoife is a fabulous addition to our team and our global mobility offering. With comprehensive expertise across all aspects of immigration, she will be able to provide our clients with a one-stop shop service, whatever the context of their needs. As Hong Kong continues to attract international businesses and talent, Aoife’s expertise will enable us to provide on-the-ground advice to both corporate clients and individuals navigating complex immigration issues.”
Aoife Griffin, Head of Immigration at Lewis Silkin commented:
“I’m delighted to be joining Lewis Silkin, and am looking forward to leveraging the firm’s strengths in employment, international mobility and innovation-driven sectors as we work towards positioning Lewis Silkin as the go-to firm in Hong Kong for immigration law. I will be helping clients across the board from corporate, start-ups, high net worth clients, cross-border families to individuals as they navigate immigration and compliance issues.”
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