About
Cromwell Wilkes

Richard Roberts founded Cromwell Wilkes in 2013 after years of working in social welfare, immigration and criminal law. Richard was awarded the ‘Outstanding Contribution to Law’ award for World Refugee Day this year.

The award inspired the creation of Cromwell Wilkes from his kitchen table while meeting clients at home or in coffee shops.

Cromwell Wilkes takes its name from the historical figures, Oliver Cromwell, and John Wilkes. Both men, though conflicted and flawed individuals, nonetheless made notable contributions to matters concerning justice and liberty – Cromwell in defending the rights of Parliament in defiance of the monarch; and Wilkes in promoting the rights of the individual against the arbitrary power of the state.

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Who We Are

We are a London based company specialising in the fields of immigration law, human rights, and business law. Cromwell Wilkes provides award-winning legal advice and representation to individual and corporate clients in both the UK and overseas.

Our team offers comprehensive, professional and confidential services for non-citizens, regardless of their legal status. We are strictly committed to being a leader in both client care and professional standards, seeking to uphold the finest traditions of classical English style, good manners and impeccable service.

What We Do

At Cromwell Wilkes, we create pathways towards security and stability.

Our knowledge of Home Office policy, UK and European law means we can present a range of alternative methods for you, your business, a close family member or friend to gain entry to or remain in the UK. Our team has been advising businesses and individuals on all aspects of UK immigration and nationality law for almost ten years. We have an established reputation for delivering exceptional client service combined with clear strategic immigration advice.

What sets us apart from other firms is that we pride ourselves on maintaining a relationship with our clients. Besides business, we genuinely care about ensuring that the people we work with have the best experience – even after their case has closed. Whether it’s confusion over tax, problems with parking tickets, or assistance getting tickets to a Premier League game, we are always happy to provide a helpful service

MEET THE TEAM

RICHARD ROBERTS

BARRISTER & LEGAL DIRECTOR

Richard is a practising barrister and the founder and Legal Director of Cromwell Wilkes. A recognised expert in all aspects of UK immigration law, he now focuses predominantly on commercial and business immigration, deportation cases, and advocacy in immigration appeals. He also practises in sports law, employment, and commercial law.

LUCY WHITMER

Operations Director

From Pennsylvania, USA, Lucy is a First-Class graduate in Law with Art History from Northeastern University London. After joining Cromwell Wilkes in early 2025, she was quickly appointed Operations Director, while simultaneously training to be an Immigration and Asylum Caseworker. She has a particular interest in asylum and human rights cases, including deportations. Outside of work she enjoys creating music, travelling, and mountain biking back in her home country.

SADIA PRAPTI

Trainee immigration and asylum caseworker

Sadia is a graduate in law from City University and also holds an LLM degree specialising in human rights. She completed her Bar Vocational Studies in 2025 and plans to practice as a barrister. She has a particular interest in family and complex human rights cases, deportation, appeal work and challenging negative decisions through early stage interventions. Away from work, she enjoys walking, shopping and cooking.

Christine Bacon

Immigration

RUSHI K TRIVEDI

CASEWORK PARALEGAL AND BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT MANAGER

Rushi holds an LLM in Intellectual Property Law from Queen Mary University of London and an LLB from the University of Sussex. He is working towards qualifying as a solicitor through the SQE, and is also pursuing IAA Level 1 accreditation. At Cromwell Wilkes he works with Richard on the firm’s corporate and commercial immigration matters, including sponsor licence applications, the Global Business Mobility routes — UK Expansion Worker and Senior or Specialist Worker — Skilled Worker, and Global Talent endorsements. He prepares applications, supporting evidence and client correspondence, and his background in intellectual property and commercial law feeds directly into his work with business clients.

WHY CROMWELL WILKES

      
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   Katherine Bellenie 
 2 September 2026
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. We’ve had a really positive experience with Cromwell Wilkes. They helped us obtain our sponsorship license and process Skilled Worker visas for a couple of our employees, and we couldn’t be happier with the service we received. The team has always been incredibly prompt, knowledgeable and helpful throughout the process. They made what could have been a complicated process feel much more straightforward, and we’ve always felt that we were in safe hands. I would definitely recommend Richard and his team to other businesses looking for support with sponsorship and immigration matters.
  
 
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   Azadeh Harandi 
 26 August 2026
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I cannot recommend Christine highly enough. I am extremely grateful for all her help and support throughout my visa application process. Her advice was always accurate, detailed and very clear, and she guided me through every step of the process with great professionalism. She was always available, responsive and happy to answer any questions I had, which made a potentially very stressful process feel so much easier and more manageable. I am genuinely so happy that I had the opportunity to work with Christine. Her knowledge, professionalism and attention to detail gave me so much confidence and significantly reduced the stress and anxiety I had throughout the visa process. Thank you so much, Christine, for all your hard work and support. I would wholeheartedly recommend her to anyone looking for an excellent immigration solicitor.
  
 
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   Devin WIlson 
 17 July 2026
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Cromwell and Wilkes successfully helped me obtain my partner visa on the first attempt without any hiccups. Lucy was phenomenal, exceptionally professional, helpful, and prompt in all matters.
  
 
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   Anila Galica 
 15 July 2026
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. This was the second time we used Cromwell Wilkes and we are very pleased with the outcome. We really appreciate Sadia's time and effort with our case and a big thank you to Richard and the team.
  
 
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   Axburr Lnu 
 8 July 2026
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. We used Cromwell Wilkes during my entire visa journey.  These visas included my fiance visa, 2 residency visas, and Indefinite Leave to Remain.  All these applications were successful and we highly recommend them for anyone needing these services. We worked with Richard Roberts, Jessica Bishop and Christine Bacon and always felt like we were more than just billable hours.  They cared about us as people and wanted the process to be successful. They were always available for meetings and took a lot of time to explain processes, impacts and consequences. I’m sure it’s always stressful to go through immigration processes, but this firm, and these wonderful people, made it work in the most efficient and least stressful manner possible. I highly recommend you choose them for your immigration needs.
  
 
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   zafran majid 
 11 June 2026
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. For any immigration-related matters, where compliance, attention to detail, and adherence to all regulatory requirements are essential, I can genuinely recommend this firm. Their professionalism, expertise, and commitment to delivering work to the highest possible standard provide complete confidence that matters will be handled correctly and efficiently. In particular, both Richard and Rushi are exceptionally knowledgeable, highly responsive, and dedicated to achieving the best outcomes for their clients. Their thorough understanding of immigration requirements and practical approach ensure that everything is completed properly, on time, and to the required standard. What sets them apart is their ability to navigate complex immigration matters with confidence while ensuring full compliance with all regulatory obligations. Their advice is clear, practical, and tailored to the specific needs of their clients, giving reassurance throughout the entire process. I have found their service to be outstanding and would confidently recommend them to any individual or business requiring expert immigration support. If you are looking for a firm that combines technical expertise, professionalism, and exceptional client service, Richard and Rushi are the people to trust. Their commitment to achieving the right outcome while maintaining the highest standards of compliance is second to none.
  
 
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   Reem Hejrat 
 18 April 2026
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I had an excellent experience working with Cromwell Wilkes on our visa process. Richard and William were absolutely phenomenal, professional, efficient, and incredibly responsive throughout the entire journey. They answered all our questions quickly and clearly, which made everything feel smooth and stress-free. The whole process was handled with care and attention to detail. We are truly grateful for their support.
  
 
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   Federica Zappalà 
 17 April 2026
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I asked Cromwell Wilkes to assist me when I decided to apply for a Spouse Visa and I couldn't honestly be happier with the quality of service, the warmth and the amazing level of professionalism Christine has displayed throughout the whole process. She was by my side every step of the way going above and beyond to help and reassure me when things seemed confusing or difficult. I really recommend this excellent firm and thank Christine in particular for her outstanding work and support.
  
 
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   Jana Kukan 
 17 April 2026
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I’m really grateful for the support I received. They were approachable, patient, and took the time to make sure I understood everything. It made a stressful situation much easier to deal with. Highly recommend!
  
 
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   Kevin Wallace 
 25 March 2026
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I had to find an experienced Sports Law legal representative to help me with a terrible situation I found myself in. After many initial contacts with other firms, I had received a very warm and understanding reply from Richard Roberts of Cromwell Wilkes and the Sports Law Team. I immediately felt more comfortable and confident that these guys would look after my best interests. I opted for a face to face initial meeting to explain the situation and decided that I had made the right choice, as Richard Roberts and his team took great care in extracting relevant information and I felt that they were already battling on my behalf, despite not even leaving the offices! I faced a serious situation with the National Governing Body of my sport, which if I’m honest would have ended my career in sport and coaching. Richard unraveled everything and saw a number of flaws in the NGB and played a chess like strategy to turn around a sanction that had been imposed, and essentially saved my life. Richard proposed a pathway that filled the NGB with confidence and proved the previous sanctions were wrong. The team got the sanctions lifted and also managed to get me a number of aftercare support sessions from the NGB as it had taken an extreme toll on my mental health. Throughout, the Sports Law Team, especially Richard Roberts, who in my opinion is an amazing lawyer, treated me with respect, care and humility, with tonnes of patience, saw me as a human being needing help rather than just a customer. His attention to detail and background work is an amazing forensic advocate,  surprised me no end and is I’m sure one of the reasons we won our case! I can’t thank Richard and the team at Cromwell Wilkes enough for the help, support and dedication that’s been given to me on my case. You really don’t know how much you saved me.