Our Team
Directors-Shareholders
Philip Gamble - Managing Director
Philip trained with the Home Office and was responsible for front-line Immigration Casework within the Department until 1992. He was the founder partner of Montgomery and Co. (Immigration) and later Managing Director of 1st Contact Visas until 2002.
He founded the present firm, as the name suggests, and is now recognised as an authority in British Nationality Law and the effects of decolonisation within the former British Empire and it’s relationship to British Citizenship.
Outside of the Firm, Philip has represented the industry as a whole, with the Home Office After-Entry Committee’s and Advisory Committee of the Office of the Immigration Services Commissioner. He has assisted the Home Office in formulation of their Policy Guidance in relation to the Highly Skilled Migrant’s Program (now Tier One of the Points Based Scheme) has been actively involved in individual cases which have resulted in changes in the law.
Joanne Whitehead - Departmental Manager
Joanne joined the firm in the year 2001 and is a Registered Immigration Advisor with the Office of the Immigration Services Commissioner.
She has been responsible for a wide variety of Immigration Casework and more recently was responsible for forming the team dealing with the issue of Sponsorship Certificates under Tier 2 of the Points Based Scheme for the National Health Service and Private Healthcare. Joanne has been strongly involved with Visa Audits for UK employers and is a expert in the UK’s Laws controlling the prevention of illegal working. Joanne prides herself on client care and is found to be a most dedicated and committed Immigration Caseworker.
Sandra Zegarac - Departmental Manager
Sandra joined the firm in the year 2005 having previously worked with another leading UK Visa Agency and is a Registered Immigration Advisor with the Office of the Immigration Services Commissioner
Her talents lie with thinking outside of the box and producing constructive and helpful solutions for client’s with unusual problems. Sandra has been strongly involved with Visa Audits for UK employers and is an expert in the UK’s Laws controlling the prevention of illegal working. She is able to represent individuals and UK Corporate bodies with most Immigration Matters. Sandra is fluent in English, Croatian and Yugoslavian.
Consultants
Gabriela King - Senior Caseworker
Gabriela joined the firm in September 2003 and is a Registered Immigration Advisor with the Office of the Immigration Services Commissioner. She has fulfilled a number of specialised roles within the company in addition to Immigration Casework
and presently is in charge of quality control and file management. Gabriela’s attention to detail is second to none and has a growing client base in the UK. Gabriela is fluent in Slovak, Czech and Russian.
Ashvinder Chana - Immigration Caseworker
Ashvinder graduated in the UK and joined the firm in the year 2008 and is a Registered Immigration Advisor with the Office of the Immigration Services Commissioner.
She has a special interest in East African Casework and is fluent in Kiswahili, Punjabi and Hindi. Ashwinder aspires to become a leader in her field.
Donna Jarvis - Client Liason
Donna joined the firm in the year 2006 and plays a valuable role in the co-ordination of appointments and workflow for Philip Gamble.
Those who have been in contact with Donna will know that she is a lifeline to those who are anxious about their Immigration Status and has a caring attitude coupled friendly manner. She generally consolidates other consultants workload when needed and is a very helpful individual
Administration Officer
Mishal Patel - Administrator
Mishal commenced employment with the firm in June 2009 and is studying Law at the University of London.
He also has an interest in East African affairs and is gaining valuable work experience with the firm for a later career in Immigration Law..