Tanya is a senior consultant at Bindmans, and Head of our Business Immigration team. She has over 25 years’ experience in UK immigration law and nationality law, and is highly regarded for her broad business immigration expertise that spans all corporate and private client matters.
Tanya acts for a wide range of clients, from multinationals, to start-ups, to SMEs, and advises on the prevention of illegal working, risk management strategies and sponsorship.
Advising clients across all sectors, her considerable expertise includes assisting with points-based system applications, Global Talent Visa applications and right to work compliance. Tanya also assists clients with complex matters where high-level strategic planning is needed and is commended in Chambers and Partners UK for being “quick on her feet, streetwise, proactive and savvy. Good at understanding how to make quick decisions in a changing environment.”
With substantial experience and interest in the creative sector, Tanya acts for a broad spectrum of clients in the industry, from individuals to production companies, and is known for her innovative and practical approach.
Tanya is a seasoned and skilled speaker, and is often invited to present to clients and practitioners across the UK and elsewhere.
Recent directory and client quotes
Chambers and Partners UK 2025
- Tanya is ranked Band 4 in Immigration: Business.
- “Tanya exhibited care and consideration for my case, went above and beyond for me, and spoke very directly to ensure I understood everything.”
- “Her responses are prompt, succinct and informative at all times.”
Legal 500 2025
- Tanya is recommended in the editorial commentary for Immigration.
- “My solicitor Tanya Goldfarb and her Bindman’s team provided excellent insight, advice and extreme preparation, confidence and professionalism. They understood what I needed and delivered 200%.”
Chambers and Partners UK 2024
- Tanya was ranked Band 4 in Immigration: Business.
- “She’s extremely knowledgeable, professional and customer-service-oriented. Her response time and her availability for meetings is excellent.”
- “Tanya grasped the issue quickly.”
- “Tanya is a true professional and an outstanding partner when it comes to our UK immigration matters and cases.”
Publications and press releases
- Tanya Goldfarb speaks to The Observer about the ‘frightening and frustrating’ move to eVisas – July 2024
- Tanya provides training to both fellow practitioners on behalf of ILPA and Lexis Nexis, and in-house to clients and professional associations.
Professional memberships
- Member of Immigration Law Practitioners Association (ILPA)
- Trustee of ILPA
- Co-Founder and Co-Convenor of ILPA NY Working Group
- Previous Executive Board Member of the ILPA from 2003-04
- Founding and current Board Member, Great British Business Club NY
- Past Secretary and Board Member of the New York Peace Institute from 2016-20
- Admitted to the Law Society of England and Wales in 1996
Education and career
- Tanya has worked in immigration law since 1994 at prestigious firms in both London and New York
- Tanya joined Bindmans LLP as a senior consultant and Head of Business Immigration in June 2022