Overview

Varess is an incorporated legal practice specialising in immigration law.

Services

Experienced in all areas of Australian immigration law, the firm provides:

• visa, nomination and sponsorship application advice and assistance across all categories;

• representation and advice in relation to:

o Administrative Review Tribunal (ART) matters;

o proceedings in Australia’s Federal Circuit and Family Court, Federal Court and High Court;

o immigration related criminal and civil penalty proceedings;

• advice and assistance with Ministerial intervention requests;

• expert opinions and advisory services, including eligibility assessments and strategic planning;

• advice and assistance relating to sanctions, government lobbying and the negotiation of labour agreements;

• compliance, audit and training services;

• advice and assistance with citizenship applications.

Clients

Varess’ clients include employers ranging from start-ups to multinational organisations, high net worth individuals, professionals and other skilled workers, asylum seekers and refugees, individuals with a health condition or character issue, people facing a visa refusal or cancellation decision, religious organisations, students and global talent visa applicants.

Team

Varess'​ lawyers are dedicated to the practice of immigration law. The firm’s Principal, Farid Varess, was admitted to legal practice in 2002. He has been an Accredited Specialist in Immigration Law since 2010, included on the Best Lawyers in Australia list for Immigration Law since 2013, included on the Best Lawyers in Australia list for Human Rights Law since 2014, and included on the Doyle’s Guide’s list of Leading Immigration Lawyers in NSW since its publication in 2021.

Varess values the opportunity to be a part of its clients'​ immigration milestones.

© Varess Pty Ltd is an incorporated legal practice trading as Varess ABN 46 628 590 849. Code of Conduct. Limited by a scheme approved under Professional Standards Legislation. Privacy.

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Practice Areas:
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Best Lawyers Recognized:
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Rankings

National

Tier
1
National Ranking
Immigration Law

Regional

Sydney

Tier
1
Sydney
Human Rights Law
Tier
1
Sydney
Immigration Law

About Our Clients

Varess’ clients include:

  • employers ranging from start-ups to multinational organisations;
  • high net worth individuals, professionals and other skilled workers;
  • asylum seekers and refugees;
  • individuals with a health condition or character issue;
  • people facing a visa refusal or cancellation decision;
  • religious organisations;
  • students; and
  • people with a distinguished talent.

Rankings

National

Tier
1
National Ranking
Immigration Law

Regional

Sydney

Tier
1
Sydney
Human Rights Law
Tier
1
Sydney
Immigration Law

Practice Areas

Varess has been ranked by Best Law Firms for excellence in 2 specialties, reflecting the firm's commitment to delivering outstanding legal services.
Additionally, the firm provides services in these practice areas:
  • Civil Rights Law
  • Government Practice
  • Human Rights Law
  • Immigration Law
  • Litigation

Individuals Recognized in The Best Lawyers in Australia

Varess proudly has 1 lawyer recognized for their outstanding professional performance in the 2026 edition of The Best Lawyers in Australia. This peer-reviewed honor highlights individual excellence and directly qualifies the firm for consideration in the prestigious Best Law Firms rankings. For over four decades, Best Lawyers has been the gold standard for recognizing top legal talent, serving as the cornerstone for Best Law Firms awards. Learn more about our rigorous Best Lawyers research and selection process.
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Offices & Contacts

Sydney, AU
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