
BSBI School of Business and Innovation and SERS Law Firm Finalists for Partnership of the Year at The Pioneer Awards 2026
BSBI and SERS Law Firm have been named finalists for the Partnership of the Year category at the prestigious The Pioneer Awards 2026 in recognition of their innovative collaboration supporting international students in Germany.
The nomination highlights a student-centered compliance model that combines higher education support with expert immigration legal guidance, creating a more secure, transparent and student-centred experience for international students navigating complex immigration processes.
Together, BSBI and SERS Law Firm have supported multiple thousands of international students throughout their academic and post-study journeys, helping them better understand visa requirements, compliance obligations and legal pathways in Germany. The collaboration has enabled students to access reliable legal advice, structured immigration guidance and dedicated support services designed to simplify often challenging procedures.
The initiative combines preventative legal education, operational compliance oversight, regular on-campus legal consultations and formal legal representation into one unified support system.
“Being recognised as finalists for Partnership of the Year at The Pioneer Awards 2026 reflects our commitment to raising the standard of international student support and compliance.Through our partnership with SERS Law Firm, we have created a robust and scalable framework that empowers international students to navigate complex immigration processes with greater confidence, clarity and security. Sophio Gachechiladze, International Affairs Office Manager at BSBI
The recognition at The Pioneer Awards 2026 further reinforces BSBI’s commitment to innovation, student wellbeing and excellence in international education support services.