Julia Onslow-Cole

Spear’s Review

Julia Onslow-Cole was head of global immigration at PwC before joining Fragomen in 2018 as the head of global government advisory. She continues to lead discussions surrounding this increasingly politicised area of the law, working between London and Dubai and advising governments – as well as private clients – in the Middle East and the UK on immigration policy and strategy. 

Onslow-Cole has increasingly been sought after for advice on the geopolitical impact of the new US administration and notes to Spear’s that she has seen an uptick in enquiries from US citizens seeking alternative citizenship.

‘The things happening around the world have a huge impact on immigration and our clients,’ she explains. ‘Citizens are upset about what’s happening in the US, and they’re leaving.’ Fragomen is well placed to advise these clients: ‘We have a big team in Washington who keep track of all the executive orders on immigration.’ 

Adviser Profile

Julia is a partner at Fragomen, advising high-net-worth individuals and businesses on complex international migration. Julia advises governments on major projects encompassing visa processing systems, residency legislation and citizenship by investment programmes.

She liaised with the UK government on Brexit and has given expert evidence at the European Parliament. She sits on the Dubai International Chamber’s Board of Directors, an appointment approved by Dubai ruler, HH Sheikh Mohammed. 

She advised the Home Office on business, investment and growth and is a stakeholder representing the London Chamber of Commerce where she is chair. She is Best Lawyers’ ‘Lawyer of the Year’ for London immigration law.