Timothy MacFarlan
Solicitor
Tim is an adaptable and strategic immigration law specialist, with broad experience advising corporate and private clients. On the business immigration side this includes: Skilled Worker and Global Business Mobility; sponsor licence applications; immigration aspects of TUPE and company restructuring; auditing of HR and right to work processes and sponsor duty compliance. Tim’s personal immigration experience includes: partner applications; Global Talent; EU Settlement Scheme; citizenship; Long Residence; Government Authorised Exchange; UK Ancestry; regular and Treaty Rights passport applications.
Tim started work with the firm in September 2025. Before moving into law, Tim worked in journalism for nine years, including 18 months freelancing in Mexico as a foreign correspondent.
Tim previously worked as a Trainee Solicitor at Laura Devine Immigration. Tim qualified as a Solicitor via the SQE route and is always keen to hear from anyone looking to do the same, especially other career changers.
I had an incredible experience with Helen Smith Immigration recently and if I could rate them a 100 stars I would as the service was truly beyond 5 stars. From start to finish, the team was professional, highly organized, and remarkably attentive to every detail. They made a complex visa process feel easy and stress free for me and my entire family. I especially appreciated how quickly they responded to my emails and the expert advice they shared along the way. If you need help with immigration, I recommend Helen Smith Immigration 110%, they are simply the best! A special shout out to Mahin, Tim and Zoe, thank you for such amazing service, really appreciate all your help and support.