Playfair Visa and Migration
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Playfair Visa and Migration

Playfair Visa and Migration

location
Sydney, NSW | Mount Waverley, VIC
5 stars from 7 recommendations5
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About Us

Founded in 1988, PLAYFAIR is a distinguished name in the migration sector, renowned for its commitment to guiding individuals through the complexities of global movement. Our team, composed of skilled and compassionate legal professionals, is dedicated to helping clients find safety, realise their dreams, and enhance their lives through a comprehensive suite of migration services. The firm's founder, Petra Playfair, brings extensive experience from her work with the International Social Service, a United Nations-affiliated entity funded by the Department of Immigration. Her background in resolving intricate migration issues and building networks across varied government and non-government institutions has been pivotal in shaping PLAYFAIR. Her vision was to create a practice that blends compassion with expertise, focusing on assisting all migrants and influencing policy. Under Petra's leadership, PLAYFAIR has grown into an international operation with robust corporate, private, and humanitarian migration services. The firm's adept adaptation to changes in policy and legislation has strengthened its position in the industry. Our achievements include being a finalist in the ‘Medium and Making Waves’ category at the 2019 Telstra Business Awards. Our Australian Migration Services cater to a diverse clientele, offering tailored visa and migration solutions to individuals, small businesses, and large enterprises. Services include employer sponsored visas, labour agreements, skilled visas, business and investment visas, partner visas, student visas, working holiday visas, and citizenship applications. We also assist with family reunions and provide support for appeals and judicial reviews. In the realm of Humanitarian and Government Services, PLAYFAIR has been a key provider of free advisory services for disadvantaged groups under government contracts for over 15 years. We are leaders in legal assistance for asylum seekers requiring Refugee Status Determination and are highly regarded for our work with refugees applying for protection visas. Our commitment to inclusion, innovation, and integrity ensures that we deliver exceptional outcomes for all our clients.

Practice Areas

Immigration Law

Specialisations

Immigration Law

Playfair Legal offers expert guidance across a broad spectrum of immigration law services, catering to both individual and corporate clients. Their adept handling of employer sponsored visas, skilled visas, and various business and investment visas ensures that businesses and professionals can find tailored solutions to meet their unique needs. Playfair Legal also provides strategic advice on labour agreements and government advisory engagements, demonstrating a comprehensive understanding of the regulatory landscape affecting both employers and prospective employees. In addition to corporate immigration services, the firm addresses personal immigration needs, including partner visas, student visas, and working holiday visas. Their commitment extends to humanitarian efforts with protection visas and family reunion applications, showcasing dedication to clients seeking refuge or familial reconnection. Known for their thorough approach to citizenship, appeals, and global migration matters, Playfair Legal's community outreach initiative highlights a commitment to assisting clients in the most complex of immigration challenges, ensuring seamless navigation through the legal nuances of the migration process.

Our Team

Petra Playfair

Petra Playfair

Chief Executive Officer

locationSydney, NSW

Specialises in

Immigration Law
George Lombard

George Lombard

Special Counsel

locationSydney, NSW

Specialises in

Immigration Law
Ray Brown

Ray Brown

Director

locationSydney, NSW

Specialises in

Immigration Law
Angela Marando

Angela Marando

Senior Solicitor

locationSydney, NSW

Specialises in

Immigration Law

Ratings

OVERALL RATING

COMMUNICATION

5

Star
COMMUNICATION

APPROACHABILITY

5

Star
APPROACHABILITY

PROFESSIONALISM

5

Star
PROFESSIONALISM

LEGAL KNOWLEDGE

5

Star
LEGAL KNOWLEDGE

VALUE FOR MONEY

5

Star
VALUE FOR MONEY

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Awards

2019
New South Wales Medium and Making Waves
Telstra Business Awards Finalist
2017
Government Team of the Year
LawyersWeekly
2016
Fast Firms
Australian Lawyer

Office Locations

Sydney, NSW

Location8, 229 Macquarie Street, Sydney, NSW
Click to Reveal Phone Number(02) 923..

Mount Waverley, VIC

LocationLevel 2 241, 243 Blackburn Road, Mount Waverley, VIC
Click to Reveal Phone Number(03) 876..

Practice Categories

Immigration Law
  • General Advice
  • Visas