What Hudson McKenzie does

Hudson McKenzie is a specialist immigration law firm headquartered in Mayfair, London, with proprietary offices in Dubai and Riyadh, serving corporate clients and individual applicants across more than 180 countries. The firm is authorised and regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA No. 596422) and is a member of the Immigration Law Practitioners' Association, and it holds ISO 9001 quality management certification (UKAS-accredited). Its service portfolio spans UK sponsor licence applications and Skilled Worker visas, global mobility and compliance, civil penalty litigation, citizenship and residency-by-investment programmes in jurisdictions such as the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Portugal, Malta, and the Caribbean, and document procurement, legalisation, and immigration training services. The firm additionally markets an 'AI-powered' immigration compliance capability, though no underlying model, data, or engineering team is publicly disclosed.

The firm's underlying technology stack appears to be a managed services platform supporting case management, compliance monitoring, and client communication, augmented by what it describes as AI-driven compliance automation. Differentiated expertise stems largely from human capital, notably Senior Consultant Julian Wells, a former Home Office Presenting Officer with approximately 3,000 tribunal cases of experience, rather than from proprietary software. The firm also operates a content-led marketing engine spanning a published insights blog, podcasts, webinars, email newsletters, and a strong LinkedIn presence.

Hudson McKenzie generates revenue through professional legal services fees, predominantly delivered on a fixed-fee basis (ranging from £2,500 for simpler citizenship applications to £17,500 for complex matters) with hourly billing for bespoke work (Managing Partner at £1,000/hour down to paralegals at £300/hour) and retainer arrangements for corporate clients requiring ongoing immigration support. The firm claims a 98.5% application success rate across 5,000+ managed applications, serving 20+ industries, and reports 15+ years of cross-border immigration experience. It operates as a private limited company (Hudson McKenzie Ltd, Company No. 07147428), with no disclosed external funding, and is led by CEO Rahul Batra.

Name

Hudson McKenzie

Legal name

Hudson McKenzie Ltd

Website

https://hudsonmckenzie.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2010

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Hudson McKenzie is an SRA-regulated UK specialist immigration law firm with offices in London, Dubai, and Riyadh, providing sponsor licence, visa, citizenship, and global residency-by-investment services to corporate clients and individuals across 180+ countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Legal Services - Immigration Law

NAICS

Offices of Lawyers (541110)

SIC

Services-Legal Services (8111)

akta.pro primary industry

Immigration Legal Services & Representation (Law Firms) (THACAKAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Immigration, Work Authorization & Global Mobility Compliance (THACALAF), Global Mobility & Cross-Border Tax/Immigration Advisory (THACAKAG), Immigration Support Services (Translations, Certified Copies, Biometrics, Medicals) (THACAKAH), Immigration, Visa & Work Authorization Support (HSAKAJAF)

Keywords

• Immigration law services
• UK visa advisory
• Residency by investment
• Citizenship by investment
• Global mobility services

Headquarters

HQ city

London

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Professional Immigration Legal Services: Hudson McKenzie generates revenue primarily through professional legal services fees for immigration advisory and representation. Services are delivered predominantly on a fixed-fee basis tailored to the complexity and urgency of each case. For complex or bespoke matters, hourly billing applies with rates ranging from £300 per hour for paralegals to £1,000 per hour for the Managing Partner. The firm also offers retainer arrangements for corporate clients requiring ongoing immigration support.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Hudson McKenzie is a specialist immigration law firm providing UK and global immigration legal services to both corporate clients and individuals. Its core offerings include UK business immigration (sponsor licences, work permits, compliance), UK individual immigration (visas, British citizenship), and global residency and citizenship by investment programmes. The firm supports clients across 180+ countries through offices in London, Dubai, and Riyadh.

Product overview

Hudson McKenzie is a specialist immigration law firm offering a comprehensive portfolio of immigration services rather than a unified software product. The core offerings include UK business immigration (sponsor licences, work visas, compliance), UK individual immigration (visas, citizenship), and global residency/citizenship by investment programmes. The firm leverages AI-powered technology to support immigration compliance. Services are delivered through retainer arrangements, fixed fees, or hourly billing. The technology component is integrated into their service delivery rather than sold as standalone software.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• UK Business Immigration Services Comprehensive UK immigration services for businesses including sponsor licence applications, Skilled Worker visas, Global Business Mobility routes (Senior/Specialist Worker, Secondment Worker, UK Expansion Worker), Health and Care Worker visas, UK Civil Penalty Litigation defence, and immigration compliance support. Designed for employers hiring international talent or expanding into the UK.
• UK Individual Immigration Services Immigration services for individual clients including visitor visas (Business Visitor, Marriage Visitor, Permitted Paid Engagement), partner/spouse visas, British citizenship applications, Global Talent Visa, Graduate Visa, Scale-up Visa, UK Ancestry Visa, EU Settlement Scheme applications, and International Sportsperson Visa.
• Global Residency by Investment Programmes Advisory and application support for international residency programmes including UAE Golden Visa (5 or 10-year long-term residency), Saudi Premium Residency (Saudi Green Card), Malaysia My Second Home (MM2H) programme, Portugal Golden Visa, Jersey Residence & Citizenship by Investment, and other European residency programmes such as Cyprus, Greek, and Maltese residence permits.
• Citizenship by Investment Programmes Legal guidance on citizenship programmes including Antigua & Barbuda, Austria, Cyprus, Grenada, Malta, St. Kitts & Nevis, and St. Lucia through qualifying investment, for high-net-worth individuals and families pursuing second citizenships.
• Immigration Compliance Services Ongoing compliance support for sponsor licence holders including right to work checks, mock audits, HR team training, and Home Office compliance visit preparation for corporate clients.
• Document Procurement & Legalisation Document procurement, notarisation, apostille, legalisation, and translation services for immigration applications.
• Immigration Training Training services for HR teams and organisations on immigration compliance, sponsor licence responsibilities, and right to work checks.
• Singapore Immigration Services Specialist Singapore immigration advisory covering Employment Pass, Permanent Residence applications, Re-Entry Permit renewals, Global Investor Programme (GIP), and pathway to Singapore citizenship.
• Poland Immigration Services Polish immigration services including Temporary Residence Card, Work Permit applications, and EU Blue Card guidance for employers and individuals.
• Value Added Services Supplementary services including retainer arrangements for ongoing immigration advice, strategic planning, immigration programme development, employment verification, and compliance oversight for corporate clients.
• UAE Golden Visa (Long-Term Residency) Advisory and application support for the UAE Golden Visa long-term residency programme (5 or 10-year renewable residency) for investors, entrepreneurs, specialised talents, and researchers.
• Saudi Premium Residency (Saudi Green Card) Expert legal guidance on Saudi Premium Residency programme eligibility, application structuring, and compliance under Saudi Vision 2030.

Named customers8 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability1 record

Feature1 record

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• PwC (People & Organisation / Mobility practice): PwC's mobility practice provides global immigration strategy and compliance services to multinational employers via its Big Four advisory platform. It competes with Hudson McKenzie for enterprise global-mobility retainers and large multi-country compliance engagements.
• Mishcon de Reya: Mishcon de Reya is a major London-based international law firm with a notable business immigration practice serving HNW and corporate clients. It competes with Hudson McKenzie on premium UK immigration and global mobility mandates as part of a much broader legal services portfolio.

Direct peers

• Smith Stone Walters: Smith Stone Walters is a London-based specialist immigration law firm serving corporate and individual clients across UK and global immigration. Its practice mirrors Hudson McKenzie's sponsor-licence, Skilled Worker, and global residency services.
• Kingsley Napley: Kingsley Napley is a London-based full-service law firm with a well-regarded immigration department serving corporate and private clients. It competes head-to-head with Hudson McKenzie on UK sponsor licences, complex appeals, and high-net-worth individual mandates.
• Richmond Chambers Immigration Barristers: Richmond Chambers is a specialist immigration set of barristers in London handling complex appeals, judicial reviews, and tribunal work. It competes with Hudson McKenzie's ex-Home Office bench for high-stakes litigation matters in the Upper Tribunal and Court of Appeal.
• Newland Chase: Newland Chase is a global immigration and mobility services provider with strong UK, European, and Middle Eastern coverage serving enterprise clients. Comparable to Hudson McKenzie on corporate sponsor licensing and global residency-by-investment, but at larger scale via its CIBT parent.
• Move One: Move One is a global mobility and immigration services firm headquartered in Dubai with strong Middle East coverage. It directly overlaps Hudson McKenzie's UAE visa, Golden Visa, and corporate relocation practice, and is a destination employer for Middle East-focused immigration managers.
• Laura Devine Immigration: Laura Devine Immigration is a UK-headquartered specialist immigration firm with offices in London and other major hubs, focused on business immigration and private client residency. It directly overlaps Hudson McKenzie's UK sponsor-licence, Skilled Worker, and global mobility practice.
• Fragomen: Fragomen is the world's largest dedicated immigration law firm with global corporate and individual practices across the UK, Middle East, and 50+ countries. It is the most direct competitor to Hudson McKenzie's enterprise sponsor-licence and residency-by-investment offering, but at materially greater scale.

Emerging players

• Envoy Global: Envoy Global is a tech-enabled global immigration platform combining proprietary software with legal services for corporate immigration and global mobility. It is emerging as an alternative to traditional law firms like Hudson McKenzie, particularly on compliance automation and corporate retainer management.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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