Ensured Labour Continuity Amid Supplier Transition

The Challenges Faced

A Singapore-based supplier, part of a broader project to install a bitumen handling facility at Avonmouth Docks, faced financial difficulties in 2023, forcing a transfer of contractual responsibilities to a UK-based bitumen company. This required urgent review of main and collateral contracts to ensure compliance with ‘PA7’ permitted activities for overseas workers entering the UK.

How Latitude Law Helped

We reviewed all contracts to maintain compliance with ‘permitted activities’ business visit Immigration Rules, leveraging our UK immigration law expertise. Our ongoing advice ensured seamless entry for contracted overseas workers, facilitating a smooth transition to a UK-based bitumen company without disrupting the Avonmouth Docks project.

The Outcome

The project maintained uninterrupted labour provision, with full compliance under UK visa regulations. Latitude Law’s strategic immigration support ensured no business impact, preserving the client’s operational success at Avonmouth Docks during a challenging supplier transition.