Managing Partner Michael Wildes and Senior Attorney Caroline Gabela-Monteiro are pleased to announce the approval of the O-1 petition filed on behalf of producer and REDHOUSE co-founder, Benjamin Webster.

Benjamin Webster is a multidisciplinary producer whose work spans fashion, beauty and luxury. As co-founder of REDHOUSE, a London-based creative production company, Benjamin has helped shape a studio known for bringing together creative thinking, strategic insight and exceptional production.

At REDHOUSE, Benjamin leads the development and delivery of ambitious projects for some of the world’s most recognized brands. Working across global campaigns, fashion shows, branded content, events and immersive brand experiences, he collaborates closely with clients and creative partners to take ideas from initial concept through to final execution.

His approach combines a strong creative perspective with extensive production experience, bringing together leading talent across creative direction, design, film, photography, content and live production. This collaborative way of working has enabled REDHOUSE to deliver projects across the UK, Europe and internationally, creating work that is visually distinctive, meticulously executed and commercially impactful.

Throughout his career, Benjamin has built a broad network of creative collaborators and production partners, with an emphasis on creating memorable experiences and content that connect leading brands with their audiences in considered and unexpected ways.

The O-1 approval marks an exciting next chapter for Benjamin and REDHOUSE as the company continues to expand its international footprint, strengthen its presence in the United States and build new partnerships with leading global brands.

Wildes & Weinberg was founded in 1960 by Senior Partner, Leon Wildes.  He was best known for his successful representation of former Beatle John Lennon and his wife Yoko Ono as they fought the Nixon Administration during a five year bitterly contested Deportation Proceeding.

Nearly three quarters of a century later, the firm continues to concentrate its practice in all aspects of U.S. immigration and nationality law, servicing the immigration requirements of prominent American and International firms, banks, industrial, financial, and manufacturing concerns, as well as law firms in connection with the personnel needs of their foreign national employees.             

In addition, the firm has a distinguished clientele and has done substantial immigration work for performing artists, directors, writers, models, actors/actresses, athletes, fine artists, art dealers, curators, and literary agents. Most notable was Leon Wildes’ successful representation of former Beatle John Lennon and his artist wife, Yoko Ono in their deportation proceedings, the basis of which has inspired legislation, and has been portrayed in films, plays, and literary works worldwide.  Some of the firm’s other distinguished clients include scholar Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks (z”l), as well as soccer icons Pele and Karim Benzema, Master Chef Jean-Georges, musicians Joe Cocker, Sinead O’ Connor and Boy George, Gisele Bundchen, Ana Ivanovic, Millie Bobby Brown, as well as First Lady Melania Trump and her family.    

Michael Wildes, the firm’s Managing Partner, is also currently serving his fifth term as Mayor of Englewood, New Jersey.  He is the author of Safe Haven in America: Battles to Open the Golden Door (which draws on over a quarter of a century of his practice in the immigration field) and From Origin to Opportunity: Unlocking U.S. Immigration Law. Mr. Wildes is an Adjunct Professor at Columbia Law School and the Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law, both In New York City,  and serves as Counsel to Lincoln Center.

 Despite difficulties currently being encountered in dealing with U.S. immigration authorities, the firm has maintained an extraordinary track record for success in its cases. The firm’s litigation group has expanded its efforts in filing Mandamus Actions and other Actions in Federal Courts throughout the nation.               

In addition, Wildes & Weinberg’s multilingual staff is spread throughout its offices in New York City, Englewood, New Jersey, Miami, Florida, and by appointment only in Los Angeles, California and Tel Aviv, Israel, and are known for their experience and special expertise in processing each foreign national’s case with nothing less than the highest level of professionalism.          

For more information on our firm please visit www.wildeslaw.com or contact Michael Wildes at michael@wildeslaw.com.