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Leaders in Corporate Immigration

Culture-led. Commercially-minded. People-first

Not just visa administrators — a globally recognised advisory law firm that turns immigration into a competitive advantage for your business.

Who’s Who Legal — Global Thought Leader 2022 & 2023 Official Partner — Global Thought Leader 2022 & 2023 Best Immigration Law Firm — Client Choice Awards 2023 & 2024 Lawyers Weekly — Migration Partner of the Year Winner 2023 Google Reviews 4.9★ — 35+ verified client reviews Who’s Who Legal — Global Thought Leader 2022 & 2023 Official Partner — Global Thought Leader 2022 & 2023 Best Immigration Law Firm — Client Choice Awards 2023 & 2024 Lawyers Weekly — Migration Partner of the Year Winner 2023 Google Reviews 4.9★ — 35+ verified client reviews

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Beyond the Visa
The GVL Advantage

Gilton Valeo Lawyers is a market leader in corporate immigration. We are not just transactional visa administrators, but a nationally and globally recognized advisory law firm. As an advisory firm, we do things differently.



We work with clients to improve the efficiency, understanding and success of their immigration and global mobility programs in a strategic and innovative way. Our solutions do not come out of a box ready to plug and play; instead we tailor immigration advice and solutions to suit your business’ unique situation and needs.



Our dedicated team of lawyers and workforce mobility experts will work collaboratively to develop and design a streamlined, and bespoke process tailored to your existing technology, skills, and business needs.



Our lawyers provide you with a range of immigration services, focusing on quality legal
advice addressing your needs and intentions. Our quality assured systems ensure that each facet of your brief is met, and your matter receives the attention you deserve. We are comprehensive in our assessment of your situation and tailor courses of action to
exhaustively assess all your concerns.

“We help businesses use immigration as a strategic tool for growth.”

Troy Andres, Founder & Partner

Advisory-Led

Strategic counsel, not just visa lodgements. Program design, compliance management, and proactive risk advice.

AU · NZ · Global

Licensed advisers in Australia and New Zealand. Trusted co-counsel in the US, Canada, UK, APAC, and EMEA.

Employment + Immigration

The only firm covering both sides — immigration law and workplace & employment law, integrated.

People-First

We know immigration involves real lives. Approachable, responsive, and genuinely care about outcomes.

Practice Areas

Our Services

Who We Serve

Built for the Businesses
That Move Talent Forward

Our corporate immigration and employment law practice is purpose-built for four types of organisations. Each of these organisations has different needs, and each deserves a specialist approach.

Core Audience

HR & Global
Mobility Leaders

We make your program seamless — embedded advisory, automated compliance, and a dedicated team that speaks your language.

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Multinational

Multinational
Employers

Enterprise-grade immigration counsel with boutique attention. AU · NZ · USA · Canada · UK through a single point of contact.

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Growth Stage

Scaling Australian Businesses

Immigration and employment support that keeps pace with your hiring — without overwhelming your HR team. We set up your program and grow with you.

Let's Scale Together

Core Audience

Professional
Services Firms

Law firms, accounting practices, consultancies — managing inbound talent and complex intersecting legal matters. Trusted advisers to advisers.

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Employment Law + Immigration 

The Only Firm Covering Both Sides of the HR Picture

When you’re sponsoring overseas workers, terminating employment, or restructuring your team — immigration and employment law collide. Most firms make you handle them separately. Our Special Counsel Sean Melbourne sits directly within our team — providing employment law advice, enterprise bargaining, workplace laws, and HR & ER services — so you never fall through the gap.

Awards & Recognition

Recognised by the Industry. Trusted by Clients

2026

Nicole Zhou –
Finalists Migration.

2025

Finalists – Best Law & Related Services Firm

2025

Fiona Wong-Lexology
Client
Choice Award

 

2024

Lexology Client Choice
Corporate Immigration

2024

Fiona Wong – Leading Corporate Immigration
Lawyer of the Year

2024

Best Immigration Law Firm
Client Choice Awards

2024

Pro Bono Scheme
Supporter

2023

Best Immigration Law Firm
Client Choice Awards

2023

Migration Partner of the Year
Lawyers Weekly (Winner)

2022-2023

Global Thought Leader
Who’s Who Legal

2022

Int’l Client Choice Winner
Immigration

2022

Int’l Client Choice Winner
Immigration

Featured & Published In

Google Reviews · 35+ verified

Bruna Correa

2 months ago

I’ve worked with Gilton Valeo on two separate visa processes over the past few years, and I couldn’t be happier with the experience. From start to finish, Gina and Christine provided clear guidance and advice, which made what can be a stressful process feel manageable and organised.

I’m very grateful for their support, and I would recommend them to anyone needing reliable assistance.

Sita Ruwali

8 months ago

I am very grateful for the support and guidance I received from Christine throughout my visa process. She was professional, patient, and always ready to answer my questions with clarity and kindness. Her assistance made the entire journey so much smoother and less stressful. I highly recommend her services to anyone seeking visa or migration support. Thank you so much, Christine, for all your help!.

Alice McLaren Blade

6 months ago

Cannot recommend enough. Gina and Alex made this process so much easier and smoother than it could have been and it resulted in an incredibly quick visa grant. Thank you..

Mudasser Waqas

5 months ago

They are professional in their field. who simplify even complex visa matters with clarity and care.
It’s been great to have their services @Alex . @ Gina.

Crystel Marie Bicera

a year ago

Gilton Valeo Lawyers team helped me and my family with our visa 482 application. Ms. Christine Le was very prompt and efficient. She was also very responsive with all my concerns and queries. Their process was vey smooth, no setbacks at all. From received to granted in just a month. Thank you Ms. Christine and team.

Gabriel Fuentealba Oyarzo

a year ago

I had the pleasure of working with this team and couldn’t be more satisfied with the service I received. From the first contact, they provided professional and personalized attention, guiding me through every step of the process clearly and efficiently. They took the time to explain all my options and answer my questions, making me feel secure and supported throughout. Thanks to their experience and dedication, I was able to achieve the result I hoped for. I highly recommend their services to anyone needing assistance with immigration matters.

Our Partners Leading Your Matter

Troy Andres

Founder & Partner

“I help businesses use immigration as a strategic tool for growth.” Troy has practised corporate immigration for over 20 years. His passion started in high school writing about Australia’s skills shortage for the NSW Parliament. He advises mining giants, fast-growth tech companies, and global multinationals. B.Laws / B.Business, UTS. Licensed Immigration Adviser, New Zealand (#201900522). Former Manager at EY. He understands that each business and each person is unique — the goal is always seamless, fluid systems for attracting and retaining the best talent.

Fiona Wong

Managing Partner

“Culture-led, compliance-minded, people-first.” Fiona’s story is one of following her gut. She immigrated from Hong Kong, fell in love with immigration law, left a secure Deloitte in-house role without a plan, and chose Gilton Valeo because the culture felt right. That decision led to becoming Managing Partner. Juris Doctor, UTS; B.Sc. Pharmacology & Physiology, University of Sydney. Previously at Berry Appleman & Leiden and Deloitte. Active speaker on the LOVE+RELO show, contributor to Forbes India, and published on Mondaq, LiveMint, and WorldWide ERC

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ImmiUpdates

ImmiUpdates delivers clear, global insights on immigration, mobility, and employment law, helping businesses, professionals, and individuals stay informed across changing legal landscapes.

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