Tugba Acikel, a professional specialized in business and immigration consultancy, serves as the Operations Director at Epoch Legal with nearly 15 years of industry experience. Since 2022, she has been leading operations at the London-based Epoch Consultancy/Legal firm, successfully managing consultancy, recruitment, and UK immigration services.

Throughout her career, Tugba has worked extensively with SMEs in the hospitality, retail, and service sectors, supporting businesses in developing growth strategies, enhancing operational efficiency, and ensuring legal compliance. The consultancy processes she oversees are particularly notable for sponsor licence applications, securing skilled personnel through the Skilled Worker visa, and developing immigration compliance strategies.

At Epoch Legal, comprehensive support is provided to businesses, ranging from market entry in the UK to recruitment processes, including immigration consultancy services conducted under Level 1 IAA (Immigration Advice Accreditation) authorization.

Tugba’s prior experience includes senior operational management roles at well-known restaurant groups in London, which have equipped her with deep insights at both operational and managerial levels.