Sally completed her law degree at the University of Essex. She has been practising immigration law for 19 years. Prior to becoming a Director at OTB Legal, Sally has worked in private practice for both niche immigration law firms, and in immigration departments for larger firms, being head of the immigration team at a London firm. Sally also spent time working for a large not for profit organisation. Sally is an experienced advocate in both the First Tier, and Upper Tier Tribunals.
Creative House, Chase Park, Daleside Road, Nottingham, NG2 4GT
Licensed for 5 years
Immigration
Sally and the team are always helpful. I would 100% recommend them.
A representative from OTB Legal responded to this review on 14 March, 2025
Thanks so much for the positive review Siva.
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Big thanks to Sally, Lydia, Sam and Caitlyn who helped me with my ILR application. The lawyers are extremely professional, and they did an incredible job. They also cover really well for each other when on holiday/leave. Sally put me at ease at the start, and Lydia and Sam did the same when reviewing my documents. Big thanks to Caitlyn and Sally who kept checking for any outcome related emails and emailing me regularly which helped me manage my anxiety over the outcome. The outcome was successful in the end, for which I am very grateful to the team. I highly recommend OTB!
A representative from OTB Legal responded to this review on 28 June, 2023
Thank you so much for your kind review. We look forward to helping you again in the future.
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I was so lucky that I could get my Entrepreneur visa extension with big help, supports and efforts of Sally ! I greatly recommend OTB Legal.
Sally McEwen from OTB Legal responded to this review on 13 March, 2023
Thank you very much for the positive review. It is very much appreciated. :) It was my absolute pleasure to assist you in successfully navigating through the difficult Tier 1 (Entrepreneur) extension requirements, and I very much look forward to being of assistance in your future applications.
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We have had an outstanding experience working with Sally McEwen and OTB Legal on a successful Tier One Investor Visa Extension application. How I wish we had found OTB when we made our original Visa application! The first firm we worked with provided only a fraction of the service we've received from OTB and was significantly more expensive.
Sally essentially "rescued" us after our first year in the UK when we were attempting to sort out the complex Tier One investment and reporting rules in the absence of any support from the previous firm. She provided calm, expert guidance to help us get back on track and correct a few mistakes we'd made. She is highly experienced, produces meticulous work product and possesses excellent interpersonal skills. She is a genuine pleasure to work with! She's done a brilliant job of keeping us informed at every step of the extension application process and it has been a great relief to know we are in such capable hands. We are very glad to continue working with OTB for our eventual application for ILR/settled status and could not be more pleased with Sally and her firm.
Sally McEwen from OTB Legal responded to this review on 07 September, 2022
Thank you for your kind review Susan. It has been an absolute pleasure. Onwards and upwards :)
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I have contacted OTB LEGAL in regards to EU Settlement Application and I am pleased to confirm that I have been granted pre -settled status. Thank you Mark for your support and help during this process which was not that simple for me.
Regards Mihaela
A representative from OTB Legal responded to this review on 11 January, 2021
Thank you for your review. We appreciate the positive feedback you have given us and look forward to working with you in the future.
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Sally completed her law degree at the University of Essex. She has been practising immigration law for 19 years. Prior to becoming a Director at OTB Legal, Sally has worked in private practice for both niche immigration law firms, and in immigration departments for larger firms, being head of the immigration team at a London firm. Sally also spent time working for a large not for profit organisation. Sally is an experienced advocate in both the First Tier, and Upper Tier Tribunals.
Languages Spoken: English
OTB Legal
Creative House
Chase Park
Daleside Road
Nottingham
NG2 4GT
Phone 0330 111 6682
WebsiteDirector / Lawyer
OTB Legal
2014-2019
Immigration
Excellent knowledge , care and understanding of my business and the law to be applied for employing staff with Home Office approval.
Lawyer named in this review: Sally McEwen
Sally McEwen from OTB Legal responded to this review on 08 April, 2025
Thank you very much for your kind review. It means a lot and am so pleased to be able to continue working with you and your business. These are exciting times! :)
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Dealing with Indefinite Leave to Remain in the UK
In essence, Sally’s professional expertise, deep knowledge, efficiency and clear advice make her an exceptional immigration lawyer. Her calming manner and clear explanations enable what can often be complex matters, easy to understand so informed decisions can be made with confidence.
Lawyer named in this review: Sally McEwen
Sally McEwen from OTB Legal responded to this review on 08 April, 2025
Thank you Don for your lovely review. It has been my absolute privilege to assist.
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Outstanding legal services
I am extremely happy with the legal service provided by OTB Legal and Ms Sally McEwen in particular. She is attentive , professional, friendly and more. I would highly recommend Ms Sally Mc Ewen to anyone looking for immigration advice and support.
Lawyer named in this review: Sally McEwen
Sally McEwen from OTB Legal responded to this review on 08 April, 2025
Thank you so much for your kind review. It has been my absolute pleasure getting to know and assist you and your family over the last couple of years. I am so pleased I could help.
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Dedicated, precise and excellent support
My whole Tier 1 Visa transition to ILR was swift thanks to Sally's help, which included for instance calls on Saturday at 7am for urgent appointments and other amazing gestures that went well beyond what one would expect - there was always the intention to go the extra mile and provide the best possible help. Thank you!
Lawyer named in this review: Sally McEwen
Sally McEwen from OTB Legal responded to this review on 21 May, 2024
Thank you so much for your amazing review Guillermo. :) Assisting with this application has been entirely my pleasure. I wish you all the best. Sally
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Truthful and Trustworthy legal service.
Sally McEwen is the best solicitor that I've ever known. She is a very kind person.
[See More]I first met her back in 2016 when I first applied for asylum. I got 1 year refugee status afterward, then 5 years refugee status in 2017 to 2022. She also help me get my travel document ( UK refugee passport ).
She's very attentive!, firm as rock! and sharp as a tack!, she does her best to fight for my rights. Sally is not a time washer like some solicitors that you might have experienced. She's determine to deal with my case. I have to say that she is the most truthful and Trustworthy solicitor that I've known. I'm now carrying an Indefinite Leave to Remain. Thank to her! Without her, it wouldn't have been me today.
I spoke from my real experience with Sally McEwen. I highly recommend OTB Legal services.
Lawyer named in this review: Sally McEwen
A representative from OTB Legal responded to this review on 12 December, 2022
Thank you for your review. We appreciate the positive feedback you have given us and look forward to working with you in the future.
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Leave To Remain case
My case was a complex one which other solicitors had reviewed with no positive way forward. Sally however was clear, knowledgeable and trustworthy. We knew our case was in safe hands from the get go and we felt confident we would get to the desired outcome in due course.
Sally was wholly professional and empathetic throughout the process, keeping us up-to-date and informed in layman terms. I highly recommended her for immigration cases.
Lawyer named in this review: Sally McEwen
Sally McEwen from OTB Legal responded to this review on 30 November, 2022
Thank you Farrukh for your kind review. We appreciate the positive feedback you have given us and look forward to working with you in the future. We got there in the end!
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ILR Application
Well explanation and detail advise to me before application submission. Thank you so much.
Lawyer named in this review: Sally McEwen
Sally McEwen from OTB Legal responded to this review on 12 September, 2022
It has been an absolute pleasure to assist with your application. Thank you for your kind review.
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Excellent experience
Lydia is very kind, helpful and professional. The advice and suggestions she gave us are very useful. She also helped us to complete the whole process of the visa application step by step so that we will not miss any important information that we need to know. We are very grateful as we had the great assistance of her and her colleagues.
Lawyer named in this review: Sally McEwen
A representative from OTB Legal responded to this review on 29 April, 2022
Thank you for your review. We appreciate the positive feedback you have given us and look forward to working with you in the future.
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Mr
Otb legal they did a great job,and I appreciate my solicitor because she works very hard to win my case .
Lawyer named in this review: Sally McEwen
A representative from OTB Legal responded to this review on 19 January, 2022
Thank you for your review. We appreciate the positive feedback you have given us and look forward to working with you in the future.
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Thank you Sally
I highly recommend OTB Legal. Sally assisted me with a Tier 2 Visa Application and then an ILR application, which were both successfully approved. She was efficient, knowledgeable and always quick to reply. Thank you so much Sally!
Lawyer named in this review: Sally McEwen
Sally McEwen from OTB Legal responded to this review on 04 August, 2021
Thank you for your positive review. It has been an absolute pleasure to assist you with your applications.
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