Our Firm
A Legacy Rooted in Legal Excellence
Coates Global is a premier consultancy firm specialising in bespoke legal solutions for global mobility. While officially established in 2016, the essence of our firm dates back to 1989, when our founding members began offering youth mobility and student advisory services. This early foundation evolved into a full-service legal consultancy, positioning Coates Global as a trusted name in second citizenship and residency planning.
Our firm is distinguished by its unwavering commitment to integrity, professionalism, and ethical service delivery. We stand apart by operating exclusively as a legal consultancy, never as intermediaries or brokers. All services are delivered by qualified immigration lawyers and legal professionals, ensuring precision and accountability in every application.
Building on over 30 years of expertise, Coates Global redefines global mobility, helping clients turn opportunities into realities.
Our Legal Approach
Our approach is anchored in legal rigour and client-specific strategy. Unlike many in the industry, Coates Global does not rely on sales-driven tactics. Instead, our team conducts a meticulous legal assessment for every client, ensuring that each solution we recommend aligns with legal criteria and long-term benefit.
We specialise in structuring complex immigration solutions, offering clarity on jurisdictional compliance, international investment law, and programme viability. This makes Coates Global particularly adept at handling high-complexity cases where professional oversight is essential.
Our Global Reach
From our London headquarters, we coordinate a network of international offices and partners across Europe and beyond. With operational presence in Malta, Athens, Larnaca, and Erbil, our firm maintains a seamless service framework to support clients wherever required.
Through our select network of multilingual consultants and trusted partner firms, Coates Global ensures that legal support remains consistent, reliable, and culturally attuned across every location.
Our Credentials
Coates Global is recognised for its professional integrity and legal proficiency in the immigration sector. Our team members possess advanced qualifications in European immigration law and maintain active memberships with relevant legal bodies where applicable.
We remain independent from political affiliations, real estate brokerages, and lobbying interests. This impartiality allows Coates Global to offer objective, law-first consultancy services that prioritise client outcomes over commercial influence.
Our Journey So Far
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1989
Launch of Student and Youth Mobility Programmes
Our leadership began with innovative programmes, including Student Exchange and Youth Recruitment Services, helping young individuals explore opportunities across the UK, USA, and Europe.
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1998
Introduction of European Immigration Law Services
The team expanded to provide professional guidance for European work and residency visas, helping clients relocate across EU countries such as Germany, France, and Spain. This marked the start of our journey in delivering cross-border immigration expertise.
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2004
Launch of UK Immigration Programme Promotions
The leadership team behind Coates Global partnered with leading authorised UK immigration law firms to promote the UK's Tier 1 Investor Visas, Highly Skilled Migrant Programmes (HSMP), and Work Visas. By collaborating with these legal experts, the team gained invaluable experience in designing bespoke immigration strategies for high-net-worth individuals and professionals moving to the UK.
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2013
Citizenship by Investment Programmes Begin
Our leadership launched Citizenship by Investment (CBI) services, focusing on Caribbean programmes such as St Kitts & Nevis and Dominica, as well as the EU's Malta Citizenship Programme in 2014. These programmes allowed families to secure second citizenship for greater global mobility.
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2016
Coates Global Officially Established
After decades of leadership experience, Coates Global was founded as a boutique consultancy firm dedicated to Golden Visa and Citizenship by Investment services. The firm brought together the best practices and expertise gained over the years.
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2018
Opening of Global Offices
With a growing demand for its services, Coates Global expanded internationally, establishing offices in Malta, Portugal, Greece, and Turkey, supported by a network of over 80 immigration experts.
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2025
Over 6,500 Successful Clients and Counting
By 2025, Coates Global has proudly assisted hundreds of clients in achieving their global mobility goals, including successful applications for UK Immigration, as well as Golden Visa and Citizenship by Investment programmes in countries such as Malta, Portugal, and Greece. The firm has also delivered over 25,000 consultancy services worldwide, maintaining an exceptional client satisfaction rate of nearly 100%.
Strategic Migration.
Real Results...
Talk to our legal team and find out how we make global mobility a reality.
Every time a client receives their residency or citizenship approval, we’re reminded why this work matters. It's not just paperwork — it’s about transforming lives and creating new legacies.
We don’t push clients towards just any programme — we listen, we assess, and we recommend only what we’d choose ourselves. That’s what makes Coates Global different.
I’ve seen families reunited, children enrolling in world-class schools, and entrepreneurs unlocking international markets. That’s the power of what we do.
Even in the most complex of cases, there’s always a path forward — it just takes clarity, strategy, and the right team. That’s what we bring to every client.
Helping high-net-worth clients gain citizenship is more than a transaction. It’s about long-term security, mobility, and legacy planning — and we ensure it's done with precision.
Being part of this team means being part of something bigger — we open borders, but more importantly, we open futures.
When a client tells me, ‘You’ve changed my family’s life,’ I know our commitment goes far beyond legal expertise — it’s about people.
With every investor we support, we’re contributing to a stronger, more interconnected world. It’s an honour to play that role.
The World is rising, and our clients are part of that story. We ensure they have access to the global opportunities they deserve.
As an American lawyer working globally, I’ve seen how Coates Global turns complex ambitions into concrete achievements.
