Maksym Bondariev

About Maksym

Immigration Lawyer and Innovation Lead, combining legal expertise with a passion for technology and process optimisation.

Specialises in Global Talent and Innovator visas, providing strategic guidance to highly skilled professionals, founders, and tech entrepreneurs. Has extensive experience with a wide range of other immigration categories, including work, family, settlement routes and citizenship applications, ensuring comprehensive and effective support across all areas of UK immigration law.

As Innovation Lead, drives the implementation of AI-powered solutions across legal and business operations. Designs and deploys custom GPT systems for lead qualification and case analysis in business immigration, develops Telegram bots for onboarding via social media (Python-based), and conducts regular AI and LegalTech training sessions for colleagues to enhance digital literacy and workflow automation.

Actively involved in startup development and business plan evaluation for applicants under innovation-based immigration routes. Continuously monitors emerging technologies and legal tech trends, attending AI, LegalTech, and immigration law conferences and seminars to stay at the forefront of industry evolution.

Key Achievements:

• Advised and represented hundreds of clients across most UK immigration categories, including work, family, settlement, and citizenship routes, achieving a high success rate.
• Successfully supported numerous Global Talent and Innovator visa applications for founders, investors, and tech professionals, combining strategic legal advice with practical business insight.
• Developed and implemented AI-powered tools that significantly reduced time spent on lead assessment and document preparation.
• Designed and launched Python-based Telegram bots to streamline client onboarding via social platforms.
• Conducted internal AI and LegalTech training sessions, improving team efficiency and digital literacy across departments.
• Contributed to the growth of the firm’s business immigration practice, focusing on innovation-driven routes and startup visa strategy.

Dedicated to blending legal excellence with innovation, developing data-driven, client-focused solutions that enhance productivity, accuracy, and overall business performance.

Completed Training:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Law – NTUU KPI, Ukraine
• Master’s Degree in Law – NTUU KPI, Ukraine
• Master’s Degree in International Commercial Law – Coventry University, UK
• Immigration Advice Authority – Level 1 Qualified