Magda El Haitem

Founding Partner — El Haitem ◆ Law

Magda El Haitem is a Paris Bar-registered lawyer practising in immigration law and international mobility. Prior to founding the firm, she worked for several years abroad within international organisations, NGOs, and law firms, with experience in transitional justice and business criminal law in London. She now advises both individuals and companies at every stage of the immigration process: visas, residence permits, French citizenship, removal proceedings (OQTF), and the recruitment of foreign talent. She works in both French and English.

6 years of international experience

languages of practice

24/7 disponibilité en cas d'urgence

Areas of Expertise

Immigration Law — Individuals

Visas, residence permits, family reunification, regularisation, change of status, and long-term residence permits.

French Citizenship

Naturalisation, citizenship through marriage, descent, or birth in France. Appeals in the event of refusal or deferral before the competent courts.

Removal Orders and Deportation Measures

Urgent representation before administrative courts. Appeals against OQTF, re-entry bans, and house arrest measures.

Asylum Law and Human Rights

Assistance to asylum seekers (OFPRA, CNDA) in collaboration with associations and asylum centres (CADA). Expertise in international human rights protection mechanisms (European Court of Human Rights, Geneva Convention, United Nations mechanisms).

International Mobility — Companies

Support for companies in recruiting foreign employees: work permits, Talent Passport, intra-group mobility, secondment, and regularisation through employment.

Foreign Entrepreneurs and Investors

Assistance to foreign entrepreneurs and investors in establishing and developing their activities in France.

Presse & Podcasts

Magda El Haitem regularly contributes to the media, providing legal insight into immigration law and public debates on migration.

Podcast Allô 213 — À quoi sert l'accord franco-algérien de 1968 ? Article Mediapart — Dématérialisation de l'administration : faute d'une réponse de la préfecture, des vies à l'arrêt Podcast Slate.fr — Parler de « bons » et « mauvais » migrants, c'est déjà raciste Article Bondy Blog — Immigration : la longue attente des retrouvailles familiales Article Slate.fr — Ces Français racisés qui hésitent à aller en manifestation Interview Dialna.fr — Magda El Haitem, Maître à l'honneur Podcast Commun Exil — Magda El Haitem, défendre les personnes exilées Podcast Heya Podcast — Retour sur le parcours de Me El Haitem

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Parcours & Credentials

Immigration Lawyer in Paris - Founding Partner at El Haitem ◆ Law

An International Career Of 6 Years - organisations, NGOs, and law firm

Transitional Justice - criminal responsibility, and reconciliation processes

Experience in London - extradition, business criminal law, and the protection of fundamental rights

Training - International law and human rights

Media Appearances — Mediapart, Slate.fr, Bondy Blog, Allô 213, Commun Exil, Heya

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