The British citizenship experts

British nationality law is extraordinarily complex and many who have claims to British citizenship are unaware of their rights. Our UK-based team of experts will be in South Africa this October.

If you have an ancestor born in the UK, you might be surprised by your options. Book a slot to meet with us and discover whether your family tree holds the key to a British passport for you or your children.

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Meet the UK nationality specialists

  • Reg-Bamford
    Reg Bamford
    Group CEO
  • Mishal Patel: Casework Manager
    Mishal Patel
    Director: Citizenship and Immigration
  • Kaj Patel
    Kaj Patel
    Nationality Specialist
  • Kristy De Goede
    Kristy De Goede
    Immigration and Nationality Adviser
  • Chelsea Hallett
    Chelsea Hallett
    Immigration and Nationality Adviser
  • Lisa Oosthuizen
    Lisa Oosthuizen
    Immigration and Nationality Adviser
  • Simone Jordaan
    Simone Jordaan
    Immigration and Nationality Adviser
  • Reg Bamford
    Group CEO

    Having qualified as a Chartered Accountant at Deloitte & Touche in Cape Town, Reg moved over to London and spent three years in investment banking in the city.

    There, he founded a small tax consultancy in 1996. The group now has 14 different business across three continents and operating in eight countries. It employs over 200 employees, a third of whom have bought and own shares in the group company.

    Reg’s primary role is to deliver on our stated goal of becoming a GREAT business. He is the guardian of the company’s Core Values (of Care, Solve Grow and Enjoy), and looks to inspire and drive performance from our business leaders and staff.

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

  • Mishal Patel
    Director: Citizenship and Immigration

    Mishal was born in Mombasa, Kenya and relocated to the UK in 2004 after a successful colonial nationality claim through Philip Gamble & Partners.

    Mishal joined Sable International in 2009 and is a registered Level 1 adviser in UK immigration with the OISC. Mishal works closely with Philip Gamble and assists in isolating claims to British nationality for those who have connections to former British Territories, those who are resident in the UK and those adopted by British citizens. Mishal has a special interest in East Africa and the sub-continent. He is fluent English, Kiswahili and Gujarati.

    Read Mishal's latest articles and insights.

  • Kaj Patel
    Nationality Specialist

    Kaj joined the firm in June 2013.

    Born in Sri Lanka and raised in Germany, Kaj moved to the UK in 2004. She completed her studies in London and holds a degree in Biomedical Science. She is fluent in English, Tamil and German. Kaj is a registered advisor for UK Immigration at level 1 with the OISC. She prides herself on prompt and efficient customer service.

  • Kristy De Goede
    Immigration and Nationality Adviser

    Kristy has been part of the Sable International family for many years. She started off on the tax refunds team and then moved into the immigration department. She has since become an expert in assisting customers with their UK visa applications and extensions.

    Dedicated to providing excellent customer service to all clients, she has become particularly good at assessing what a client’s best relocation options are.

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

  • Chelsea Hallett
    Immigration and Nationality Adviser

    Chelsea joined Philip Gamble & Partners in 2015 as a Nationality Administrator with a background in administration.

    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.

  • Lisa Oosthuizen
    Immigration and Nationality Adviser

    Lisa studied at Stellenbosch University, where she completed a degree in social work.

    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.

  • Simone Jordaan
    Immigration and Nationality Adviser

    Simone joined us in 2015 as a British Nationality Advisor.

    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.

Global Citizenship & Emigration Expo

Want to live, study or invest abroad?

In an uncertain world, it’s more vital than ever to understand your international options. Come to the Global Citizenship and Emigration Expo to discover your opportunities for living, working, studying or investing abroad. Come speak to a wide range of citizenship, emigration and financial experts in one location. Join us to chart your route to global citizenship and internationalise yourself, your wealth and your business.

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Cross-border financial planning and advice

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Explore Analysis and Report

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International study advice and applications

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Book your consultation

Select your city below to book a spot. We will be having sessions throughout the day with multiple advisers available for a free consultation. You will be attended to on a first-come, first-serve basis and we will endeavor to cater to everyone.
You can also email us at events@sableinternational.com or call us on +27 (0) 21 657 2139 if you have any questions.
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