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Fathers & Lavan

In partnership with Workia

With a combined 65 years of experience in global mobility, we have spent our careers helping organisations navigate the complexities of managing an international workforce.

Clive specialises in cross-border tax and social security, with expertise in supporting clients with smaller mobility programmes. He is passionate about building trusted relationships based on respect, transparency, and practical advice.

Sarah brings more than 30 years of Big Four experience across all areas of global mobility. Her expertise spans compliance, strategic planning, policy design, and programme management, with a strong focus on delivering tailored solutions and long-term value for clients.

In 2023, we founded Fathers-Laven, a strategic advisory firm focused on helping organisations create mobility programmes that align with wider business objectives. Our work includes mobility strategy, global compliance, policy governance, cost management, technology optimisation, and vendor management.

Clive Fathers
Clive Fathers
Sarah Lavan
Sarah Lavan

Why Fathers & Lavan partner with Workia

Between them, Clive and Sarah have sat on both sides of the mobility conversation — the adviser and the in-house lead. Both saw the same gap: mobility teams doing sophisticated, high-stakes work with tools built for something else. They partner with Workia because it treats mobility as the specialist discipline it is, and gives teams the space to spend their time on people, not process.

Clive and Sarah are also the authors of Beyond Visas & Spreadsheets: A Practical Guide to Global Mobility Management — a practitioner's handbook drawn from their combined decades in the field. Learn more about their work at fathers-lavan.com.

Articles by Fathers & Lavan

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Global Mobility

DE&I in global mobility

Fathers & LavanSep 5, 2025
Global Mobility

Developing an Effective Global Mobility Strategy for Your Business

Fathers & LavanAug 12, 2025
Global Mobility

Why are stakeholders important in global mobility?

Fathers & LavanMay 30, 2025
Tax

The impact of the new UK FIG rules for moves to the UK

Fathers & LavanMay 30, 2025
Global Mobility

What are employers of record (EORs) and why should your business care?

Fathers & LavanOct 22, 2024
Tax

What is shadow payroll and why does it matter?

Fathers & LavanOct 22, 2024
Tax

Essentials of U.S Tax Residency for International Workers

Fathers & LavanOct 22, 2024
Global Mobility

Debunking immigration myths for business travelers

Fathers & LavanOct 22, 2024
Tax

Non-resident directors: Key considerations for global mobility

Fathers & LavanOct 22, 2024
Tax

Tax essentials for US expats: Forms and compliance tips

Fathers & LavanOct 17, 2024
Tax

Cost Estimates: Are They Still Necessary?

Fathers & LavanOct 17, 2024
Global Mobility

Navigating International Compliance: Employers' Responsibilities When Hiring Gig Workers Overseas

Fathers & LavanAug 1, 2024
Tax

State Pensions and benefits while working abroad: A Guide for Employers

Fathers & LavanJul 15, 2024
Global Mobility

Business Travellers – do we need to worry about them?

Fathers & LavanApr 16, 2024
Global Mobility

Going global: Talent mobility basics

Fathers & LavanApr 16, 2024
Global Mobility

Understanding the European Posted Worker’s Directive: Why It Matters

Fathers & LavanApr 16, 2024
Technology

How will AI impact Global Mobility?

Fathers & LavanFeb 2, 2024
Global Mobility

7 essentials for Global Mobility budgeting & planning

Fathers & LavanFeb 2, 2024
Global Mobility

Selecting a global mobility vendor: 5 key considerations

Fathers & LavanJan 25, 2024
Global Mobility

First day as a mobility manager - how would you structure your moves for success?

Fathers & LavanDec 15, 2023
Global Mobility

Remote working requests: 12 things you really need to think about

Fathers & LavanDec 15, 2023
Global Mobility

Does your mobility policy meet today’s challenges?

Fathers & LavanNov 15, 2023
Tax

PE – what is it all about?

Fathers & LavanNov 15, 2023
Global Mobility

The 12 Essentials of Modern Employee Mobility

Fathers & LavanSep 19, 2023
Global Mobility

Understanding the Risks of Global Mobility

Fathers & LavanSep 19, 2023
Tax

Understanding Individual Tax Risks When Working Overseas

Fathers & LavanSep 19, 2023
Global Mobility

Key Components of a Modern Mobility Policy

Fathers & LavanSep 19, 2023
Technology

Embracing Technology for Better Global Mobility Management

Fathers & LavanAug 17, 2023
Tax

The 183-Day Tax Rule: Myth or Reality?

Fathers & LavanJul 31, 2023
Global Mobility

International Moves: Three Must-Haves

Fathers & LavanJun 21, 2023
Global Mobility

The Case for Global Mobility: Embracing the Future of Work

Fathers & LavanMay 24, 2023
Global Mobility

The Evolution of Global Mobility: Past, Present, and Future Trends

Fathers & LavanMay 5, 2023

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