Newfields’ Manager Partner Glyn Lloyd is one of the most prominent sport immigration lawyers in the country (ranked, etc) and leads a team that exclusively supports the sector to secure UK visas and immigration compliance for high-profile athletes, backroom staff and executive management.

As one of the largest dedicated sport immigration teams in the UK, Newfields has both the expertise and capacity to ensure a highly responsive service, which is known within the sector for going the extra mile. We identify all necessary routes and collaborate with all parties to enable the sportsperson to reach his or her club as quickly as possible, on competitive fixed budgets.

Our work in rugby

Newfields is the leading professional immigration supplier in supporting all rugby league English clubs competing in both the Super League and the Championship, including the Rugby Football League itself. In rugby union, the firm acts for the RFU and represents fifteen of the twenty clubs featuring in the Premiership/Championship in addition to all Welsh Regions. We coordinate the visa processes for coaches, backroom staff, players and their family members using the entire spectrum of the Immigration Rules, including key overseas jurisdictions to accommodate fixtures and tours outside the UK.

Our work in football

We support seven of the twenty-four clubs in the EFL, including others in League One, on their recruitment of footballers and their family members, and coaching and support staff. Away from the pitch, the team further assists with the visas for Board Members and Directors, and professional staff. As with other sports, we facilitate immigration compliance for clubs with tailored auditing and training.

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Our work in other sports

Our immigration experts work closely with athletes across many other sports including basketball (we act for the Basketball League and the London Lions), netball, cricket, tennis, equestrianism and boxing. We are also proud supporters and partners of women in sport.

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How Newfields can help

We offer hands-on immigration support for the sporting industry.

Testimonials

Rugby Football Union

Glyn has been instrumental in advising the England Rugby Football Union as well as many clubs on a wide range of immigration matters, and is always on hand to steer us in the right direction. He and his colleagues always respond promptly, efficiently and often with very little notice, which is essential in the fast-moving environment within which we work.

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Swansea City FC

Chloe and Glyn have assisted Swansea City FC for a number of years with our immigration needs. They are experts in their field and provide excellent advice and support, with a true understanding of the sector. They are extremely responsive and professional and always ensure to deliver results in a timely and efficient manner. We would not hesitate to recommend Newfields.

Rugby Football League

The RFL have worked with Newfields on a wide range of immigration issues and have found that they have an excellent understanding of many immigration matters. Glyn is always available for both the governing body and the clubs to answer the most straightforward or complex query; his attitude and work ethic are outstanding.

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