Strategic COO Relocation Post-Acquisition

The Challenges Faced

Post-2023 acquisition by Jersey-registered companies, a UK-based products holding company sought to relocate its Luxembourg COO from consultancy to in-house. Challenges included managing the existing sponsor licence, applying for a new one due to the acquisition, placing the COO’s contract within a UK entity, and handling a TUPE transfer for a sponsored employee.

How Latitude Law Helped

We provided UK immigration law advice on the UK-based products holding company’s sponsor licence management and secured a new licence post-acquisition. We guided the placement of the COO’s contract in a UK-registered entity and managed a compliant TUPE transfer for a sponsored employee, ensuring seamless immigration compliance.

The Outcome

The UK-based products holding company successfully relocated its COO and completed the TUPE transfer, achieving full UK visa compliance. A UK immigration law firm’s sponsor licence and restructuring expertise supported the group’s operational success in the UK.