Welcome to Bluewater Law Solicitors

Your UK Visa Success Starts Here

Led by a Principal Solicitor with 11+ years in UK immigration law, our Bury team handles visas, settlement and appeals with fixed, transparent fees.

ABOUT BLUEWATER LAW

Bury's immigration lawand family specialists

With a reputation for trustworthiness and professionalism, we provide exceptional legal services to individuals and high-net-worth clients. Immigration law is the main focus of our firm, supervised by our Principal Solicitor with over 11 years of experience, and our Family Law department offers compassionate support for divorce and related matters.

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OUR SERVICES

Specialist advice forimmigration and family law

From visas and settlement to appeals, judicial review and divorce — clear, practical advice at every stage.

Immigration Law

Immigration Law Solicitors UK immigration rules are detailed and change frequently. Whether you are applying for a visa, challenging a refusal, or planning a long-term future in the UK, specialist advice helps you navigate the process with confidence. Our immigration lawyers provide clear, practical guidance for individuals, families, and businesses — preparing strong applications and representing clients when decisions go wrong. How We Can Help Work, study, and family visa applications Indefinite Leave to Remain and British citizenship Sponsor licences and business immigration Human rights and asylum matters Administrative reviews and appeals Entry clearance and visa refusals Complex and multi-pathway case strategy Personal Immigration From partner and spouse visas to settlement and nationality, we help you understand eligibility requirements, prepare supporting evidence, and submit applications that meet Home Office standards. Business Immigration We advise employers and sponsored workers on Certificates of Sponsorship, compliance duties, and skilled worker routes — reducing the risk of delays, refusals, or licence issues. Speak to Our Team If you need immigration advice, contact us for an assessment of your circumstances. We will explain your options and set out a clear plan for moving forward.

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Family Law

Family Law Solicitors Family disputes are personal and emotionally demanding. Whether you are separating, making arrangements for children, or resolving finances after divorce, sensitive and clear legal advice helps you move forward with confidence. Our family solicitors focus on practical outcomes that protect your interests and, where children are involved, prioritise their welfare. How We Can Help Divorce and civil partnership dissolution Financial settlements and consent orders Child arrangements and parental responsibility Domestic abuse injunctions and protection orders Cohabitation and separation agreements Prenuptial and postnuptial agreements Mediation support and court representation Children and Parenting Arrangements We help parents resolve disputes about where a child lives, how time is spent, and key decisions about education and welfare — aiming for workable arrangements and escalating to court only where necessary. Finances on Separation We advise on disclosure, negotiation, and fair division of assets, pensions, and income. Where agreement cannot be reached, we represent you in financial remedy proceedings. Speak to Our Team If you need family law advice, contact us for a confidential discussion. We will explain your options clearly and help you decide the best next step.

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OUR TEAM

Meet our committedlegal team

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20+ years

Raja Basharat Khan

Director & Senior immigration advisor

Raja Basharat Khan is the Director and Senior Immigration Advisor at Bluewater Law Solicitors. With more than 20 years’ experience in UK immigration law, Raja Basharat Khan provides clear, practical advice and representation across visas, settlement, nationality, human rights and complex casework.

As an OISC-regulated immigration adviser, Raja Basharat Khan undertakes specialist casework and advocacy — including Immigration Tribunal appeals and administrative reviews — and is known for combining professional expertise with genuine care for clients and their families.

Whether you need help with a family or work visa, settlement, nationality, sponsor licensing, or a refused application, Raja Basharat Khan and the team at Bluewater Law Solicitors will guide you from first instruction through to completion.

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TESTIMONIALS

What our clientssay about our service

5.0

“Bluewater Law Solicitors guided us through our spouse visa application from start to finish. They explained every step clearly, kept us updated throughout, and our visa was approved without any issues. Highly professional, responsive and genuinely caring — we would recommend Bluewater Law Solicitors to anyone.”

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Sarah Mitchell

14 January 2026

5.0

“Bluewater Law Solicitors was a beacon of hope for my wife and me when my immigration process became too difficult for us to handle. Not only did they meticulously help us through every step of the process, their professionalism, patience and follow ups offered emotional support to both my wife and me. We are eternally grateful for their service and recommend Bluewater Law Solicitors without reservation.”

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Manuel Escamilla

3 August 2024

5.0

“I am writing to thank Bluewater Law Solicitors for their services as I found them excellent with my wife's Further Leave to Remain, Indefinite Leave to Remain and British Citizenship. I found them easy to contact if I had any questions or worries and their rates were very reasonable. I will be very happy to recommend Bluewater Law Solicitors to anyone who asks.”

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M Jenkins

21 September 2024

5.0

“Bluewater Law Solicitors was a great help when it came to renewing my residency permit. They kept me up to date with everything that was going on and any correspondence with the Home Office. The service I received was great and much appreciated and their constant communication with me made me feel at ease. I will definitely be using Bluewater Law Solicitors again when I have to renew my visa.”

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S.C.

8 January 2025

5.0

“The school were put in touch with Bluewater Law Solicitors to help with the process involved in granting a Tier 2 (General) sponsorship for a member of staff. I cannot recommend them more highly in their approach. They were extremely professional, calm and patient! They went out of their way to explain the process step by step.”

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Sarah P, HR Manager

19 March 2025

5.0

“We were lucky to have found Bluewater Law Solicitors. The team was very helpful with our immigration process and their efforts and professionalism helped us achieve our most important goal, which was being together and building a future as a family. We always felt they were at our side every step of the way.”

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Rob and Quita B

2 May 2025

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CONTACT US

Need immigration or family law advice?Speak to our solicitors today

To speak to a solicitor at Bluewater Law Solicitors call 0161 797 6111. Or fill out the form below.