Ross Drysdale

Ross is a Solicitor in our Immigration team, advising businesses and individuals on a broad range of UK immigration matters. He works with employers, international families, founders and skilled professionals, helping them navigate the UK's immigration system and achieve their personal and business goals.

Ross acts as representative on a range of personal visas including, family visas, skilled worker visas and partner visas. He also acts for clients applying to register as British citizens on the basis of descent.

A key member of Thorntons' sponsor licence team, Ross assists employers with sponsor licence applications, compliance obligations, workforce planning and strategic immigration advice.

Ross particularly enjoys assisting clients reconnect with their roots in Scotland and guiding families through often complex nationality and immigration applications. 

Ross is a member of the Immigration Law Practitioners’ Association (ILPA) and its Economic Working Group, through which he engages with key developments affecting individuals coming to, or remaining in, the UK for work.

As the team’s digital lead, Ross has a keen interest in legal technology, innovation and how technology can enhance the delivery of immigration services. He is also a member of ILPA’s Digitalisation Group, where he engages with developments in the digitalisation of the UK immigration system. His experience in this area enables him to guide clients through the practical and technical aspects of the online immigration process, from submitting applications and making visa payments to uploading supporting documents ahead of biometric appointments.

Ross is known for his approachable manner, attention to detail and pragmatic advice, helping clients navigate complex immigration matters with confidence.