Did you know that UK companies can face fines of up to £60,000 per worker, if they are found to be working illegally? With these higher penalties, an increase in Home Office audits and rapidly evolving immigration rules, compliance has become essential for all UK employers — not just those holding a sponsor licence.
The Spanish Chamber of Commerce in the UK, in collaboration with Member RWK Goodman LLP, invites you to a practical and informative webinar on how businesses can meet their legal obligations, reduce risk, and avoid costly mistakes.
RWK Goodman experts Marta Mendiondo, Head of Immigration, and Amy Bennett-Mitchell, Senior Associate, will explain what every employer needs to know: from right to work checks to visitor visa rules, reporting duties, and lawful alternatives to sponsorship for eligible European workers.
This session will cover:
- Right to work checks and record-keeping for all employers
- Key reporting duties and responsibilities for licensed sponsors
- Penalties for non-compliance and how to prevent them
- What overseas visitors can and cannot do in the UK
- Alternatives to Skilled Worker visas for European nationals
Following the presentation, participants will have the opportunity to ask questions directly to the speakers, in both Spanish and English.
Date & Time: Wednesday 21st January, 10:00 – 11:00 GMT / 11:00 – 12:00 CET
Platform: Zoom
This webinar is open to both Members and non-Members of the Spanish Chamber of Commerce in the UK.
ABOUT THE SPEAKERS
Marta Mendiondo – Head of Immigration, RWK Goodman 
Marta is the Head of Immigration in London, with expertise across all areas of UK immigration and British nationality law. She has a particular focus on European matters and the Spanish-speaking market. Before entering private practice, Marta worked for the Home Office and the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office, serving in British embassies in Madrid, Rome, and Moscow.
Amy Bennett-Mitchell – Senior Associate, RWK Goodman 
Amy is a qualified solicitor with over a decade of specialist experience in immigration law. She advises on all aspects of business and personal immigration, with strong expertise in compliance for companies and organisations of all sizes.
ABOUT RWK GOODMAN
RWK Goodman is a full-service law firm with a legacy of excellence and a modern outlook.
Established in 1873, the firm combines deep-rooted heritage with forward-thinking legal expertise.
With more than 650 professionals across 36 specialist practice areas, RWK Goodman provides tailored, high-quality legal services to individuals, businesses, and organisations of all sizes. Its areas of practice include family law, corporate and commercial, construction, property and real estate, employment, and wills, trusts and estates.
As a founding member of Interleges, a global network of independent law firms, RWK Goodman also offers seamless cross-border legal support for clients with international interests.
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