Our immigration team

Sharifa obtained her LLB (Hons) Law degree from Northumbria University in the UK and her postgraduate diploma in Legal Practice from the University of Westminster. She is proficient in Bengali, Hindi and Urdu.

Sharifa assists our clients with obtaining Tier 2 entry clearance, extensions, settlement, Tier 2 sponsorship license, British citizenship and other UK immigration applications.

She enjoys socialising, travelling and cooking.

He founded a small tax consultancy in 1996 and in six years turned this into a company with offices in three countries and over 200 staff.

Reg lives in Putney, with his wife and two young sons. In his spare time, he competes internationally at croquet – he is a six-time winner of the World Championships.

He has assisted in developing Government policies with the Points Based System and has instigated changes in Policy towards the descendants of Government employees of former British Territories. Philip is also responsible for immigration training in NHS Hospitals.

He is widely regarded as an authority on British nationality law and the effects of decolonisation within the former British Empire. Philip is registered with the OISC as a level 2 adviser in Immigration.

Donna not only manages Philip’s schedule, but is also a lifeline to anybody who is anxious about their immigration status. Her caring attitude and friendly manner puts both clients and co-workers at ease.

She has fulfilled a number of specialised roles within the company and is currently responsible for quality control and file management. Gabriela is fluent in English, Slovak, Czech and Russian. Her attention to detail is second to none and her experience and strong work ethic enables her to deliver excellent customer service to our clients.

She is often the first point of contact for our clients and is known for her professional and friendly manner. In addition to her great work ethic and excellent communication skills, her warm and approachable nature makes her an indispensable member of the team.

After spending four years working for UK Visas and Immigration, she joined Philip Gamble & Partners, bringing with her a wealth of knowledge and experience. She uses her customer service and admin skills to support our immigration team.

She 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 highly involved with visa audits for UK employers and is an expert in the country’s employment laws controlling the prevention of illegal labour.

She joined Philip Gamble & Partners in 2010 and is a level 1 Registered Adviser in UK Immigration with the OISC.

Reena is responsible for all UK immigration applications lodged with British posts overseas and has had notable success in this area. She also handles after-entry cases that lead to settlement in the UK. Reena is fluent in English, Gujarati, Hindi and Kiswahili.

She recently graduated from London South Bank University with first class honours in Law and is studying her Masters in EU Immigration at Oxford University. Her interests lie in immigration law, particularly concerning EU free-movement laws and family settlement applications. She prides herself on achieving positive results and the highest level of satisfaction for her customers.

She is a level one Registered Adviser in UK Immigration with the Office of the Immigration Services Commissioner.

Her talents lie in producing constructive and helpful solutions for clients with unusual problems. Sandra has been strongly involved with visa audits for UK employers as well as registering her clients for Work Permit applications.

Prior to joining Philip Gamble & Partners, Grace volunteered with the British Red Cross and Bail for Immigration Detainees. Her interest lies in immigration cases involving family and private life and is passionate about voluntary work

In our Immigration Department, Kelsey assists our caseworkers and is responsible for handling status traces and communication with clients.

She has previously worked in customer service and as an administrator at a college. In her role at Sable International, Michaela assists our immigration team and ensures that our Immigration department runs smoothly.

He attended Boston Campus where he obtained his GED. At Sable International, Michael assists our clients with their immigration and citizenship queries. Outside of work, he enjoys socialising, playing squash and travelling.

With a knack for operations and project management, John took on the task of managing the group’s Citizenship & Immigration team in 2009.

Outside of work, John’s life is dedicated to his kids. He has competed in Ironman and half-Ironman triathlons and is an avid poker player.

He began his career at Sable International in our 1st Contact Tax Refunds and Accounting department before joining our immigration team. In his role as an Immigration Adviser Chris assesses our clients’ requirements and advises them on the best route for immigration.

Outside of work, Chris enjoys running and playing club cricket.

Kristy has since become an expert in assisting customers with their UK visa applications and extensions. Dedicated to providing excellent customer service to all clients, Kristy has become particularly good at assessing what a client’s best relocation options are.

Outside of work Kristy enjoys spending time with her family and friends. She also has a keen passion for travel.

Born and raised in Cape Town, South Africa, she has travelled extensively throughout the UK and developed an interest in British Nationality. She is organised, optimistic and dedicated. Using her exceptional customer service and administrative skills, Chelsea ensures that all of our clients have the best possible experience.

She has a B.Comm in Industrial and Organisational Psychology. Among other things, Simone has worked as an assistant within a psychology practice and as an administrator at a five-star hotel where she had the opportunity to interact with customers from all corners of the globe on a daily basis. Empathetic and professional, Simone is an avid traveller, who has spent a lot of time exploring Europe.

Nicole is drawn to people, whether through work or in her spare time, when she plays softball for South Africa. Holding a Diploma in Project Management, Nicole is also in the process of completing her degree in Public Relations.

From there, she also spent time in our UK tax refunds and forex departments, gaining valuable insight into the overall workings of the business. Meghan’s passion for customer service and personal growth eventually led her to our visa department, where she now works as a UK Immigration Caseworker.

She then joined the Philip Gamble & Partners’ administration team, where she began learning about British nationality and UK immigration routes. Maxine’s interest in different client’s unique situations led her to become an Immigration Caseworker.

Maxine loves making her clients’ wishes to visit or move to the UK come true and has a strong passion for customer satisfaction. Outside of work, she loves travelling and discovering new places, seeing friends and spending time with family. She is currently studying a BComm in Business Management through UNISA.

She currently handles the admin for our immigration team as well as the citizenship team.

She is a keen traveller and explorer, with a particular love for exploring destinations that are not too “touristy” yet. When she’s not travelling, she enjoys spending time with friends, family and her dogs.

She is the administrative assistant for our immigration casework team.

When she’s not helping ensure all our clients’ needs are taken care of, she likes to spend time with her friends, family and children. She’s also quite fond of experimental cooking and going on adventures.

She previously worked as a Special Needs Carer before joining Sable International as an Immigration Caseworker for Entry Clearance Visas to the UK. Skye also assists with British passport applications and Irish foreign birth registrations in our South African Immigration department.

Outside of work, she enjoys hiking and spending time with friends and family.