Visas and the Law: What you need to know if your client holds a visa

Did you know that one of the first and most important questions you should ask your clients is, “are you on a visa?”

Please join to hear from the experts at MSM Legal about the importance understanding Visas and the Law.

Location:

L 3 Training Room U-City 43 Franklin St

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Presenters

Catherine Follett – Director/Lawyer

Catherine began her career as a Judge’s Associate in 1996 following which she worked for the Attorney General’s Department for 4 years.

In 2001, Catherine moved to private practice focusing on criminal defence. Catherine moved to the Lao People’s Democratic Republic in 2005, spending two years as the Immigration Manager for the Australian Embassy in Vientiane.

From 2009, Catherine was Country Manager of the Lao office of McDonald Steed McGrath Lawyers, where she remained working in the Mining & Energy sector before returning to Australia in 2013. Catherine continued to work for McDonald Steed McGrath out of its Adelaide office covering commercial, resources and immigration law.

In 2017, Catherine became owner and Director of MSM Legal.

Catherine now focusses on the on the full range of immigration law issues for both corporate and individual clients at primary application stage and at appeal. Catherine was named a leading immigration lawyer in Doyle’s Guide 2021, 2022 and 2023.

Catherine leads MSM Legal’s Wills & Estates practice and advises on drafting wills and other testamentary documents as well as contested estates.

Zainab Alsweedy – Solicitor

Zainab Alsweedy originally came to Australia as a refugee in 2000 and settled in South Australia.

Zainab went on to complete her Bachelor of Law Degree at the University of South Australia in 2013, whilst successfully establishing a number of businesses in the hospitality industry.

In 2014, Zainab relocated to the UAE where she worked as an Executive Assistant to the Senior Vice President of Emirates Airlines.

In 2017, Zainab returned to South Australia, completed her Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice and was admitted to the Supreme Court of South Australian in 2020 and the High Court of South Australia in 2021.

Zainab is experienced in drafting wills, powers of attorney and advanced care directives and advises and manages on administrating of deceased estates. Zainab also advises on immigration matters, with a particular focus on humanitarian visas and family law visas.

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