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Kevin is a Practice Leader in Fragomen’s Dubai office, where he oversees operations for the MENA Coordination Center, managing corporate and immigration matters. With more than 20 years of experience, Kevin advises clients on a full spectrum of corporate and immigration programs throughout MENA, with a particular focus on Saudi Arabia and the UAE.

In his role, Kevin provides strategic guidance on corporate immigration compliance, policy development and risk mitigation, ensuring multinational organizations successfully navigate complex immigration landscapes. He has significant experience with large-scale, high-impact projects, including mergers and acquisitions, corporate restructuring and workforce mobility strategies across the MENA region. His deep understanding of regulatory frameworks and business needs enables him to deliver tailored immigration solutions to clients across diverse industries.

Before joining Fragomen, Kevin served as Director of Private Client Services at an international law firm, where he advised high net worth individuals and corporate clients on global mobility strategies.

Kevin speaks English and Hindi.

Education

  • University of Wollongong, Masters in International Business, 2005
  • University of Delhi, Bachelor of Commerce, 2001

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Professional accomplishments

Member, of the Australian Business Council

Publications and lectures

Speaker, “China Going Abroad – Navigating Evolving Immigration Trends.” Fragomen, Webinar, 21 January 2025.

Panelist, “Long Term Residency Options - KSA, UAE & Africa.” Fragomen's Middle East & Africa Conference: Vision, Innovation, and Transformation, Dubai, UAE, 12 November 2024.

Panelist, “Connecting Regions: Chinese Multinationals Navigating the business and mobility landscape in Africa and the Middle East.” Fragomen's Middle East & Africa Conference: Vision, Innovation, and Transformation, Dubai, UAE, 12 November 2024.

Kevin’s insights

February 17, 2026 | Webinar

GME TV | Leaders Live! Shifting Sands: How Talent Mobility is Evolving in the Middle EastRead more

February 9, 2026 | Webinar

Bahrain in Focus: Economic Trends, Payroll Compliance and Residency UpdatesRead more

October 16, 2025 | Video

Oman Introduces a Golden Visa Program | #MobilityMinuteRead more
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Kevin’s insights

February 17, 2026 | Webinar

GME TV | Leaders Live! Shifting Sands: How Talent Mobility is Evolving in the Middle EastRead more

February 9, 2026 | Webinar

Bahrain in Focus: Economic Trends, Payroll Compliance and Residency UpdatesRead more

October 16, 2025 | Video

Oman Introduces a Golden Visa Program | #MobilityMinuteRead more
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Kevin’s insights

February 17, 2026 | Webinar

GME TV | Leaders Live! Shifting Sands: How Talent Mobility is Evolving in the Middle EastRead more

February 9, 2026 | Webinar

Bahrain in Focus: Economic Trends, Payroll Compliance and Residency UpdatesRead more

October 16, 2025 | Video

Oman Introduces a Golden Visa Program | #MobilityMinuteRead more
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Dubai (DIC)

Fragomen FZ-LLC

Office G01, Ground Floor EIB 4 Building Dubai Internet City PO Box 506626

Dubai DU PO Box 506626

United Arab Emirates

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Kevin’s insights

February 17, 2026 | Webinar

GME TV | Leaders Live! Shifting Sands: How Talent Mobility is Evolving in the Middle EastRead more

February 9, 2026 | Webinar

Bahrain in Focus: Economic Trends, Payroll Compliance and Residency UpdatesRead more

October 16, 2025 | Video

Oman Introduces a Golden Visa Program | #MobilityMinuteRead more
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Office G01, Ground Floor EIB 4 Building Dubai Internet City PO Box 506626

Dubai DU PO Box 506626

United Arab Emirates

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Kevin’s insights

February 17, 2026 | Webinar

GME TV | Leaders Live! Shifting Sands: How Talent Mobility is Evolving in the Middle EastRead more

February 9, 2026 | Webinar

Bahrain in Focus: Economic Trends, Payroll Compliance and Residency UpdatesRead more

October 16, 2025 | Video

Oman Introduces a Golden Visa Program | #MobilityMinuteRead more
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T:+971 4 8181 712

F:+971 4 429 1392

Dubai (DIC)

Fragomen FZ-LLC

Office G01, Ground Floor EIB 4 Building Dubai Internet City PO Box 506626

Dubai DU PO Box 506626

United Arab Emirates

Connect via Linkedin

Kevin’s insights

February 17, 2026 | Webinar

GME TV | Leaders Live! Shifting Sands: How Talent Mobility is Evolving in the Middle EastRead more

February 9, 2026 | Webinar

Bahrain in Focus: Economic Trends, Payroll Compliance and Residency UpdatesRead more

October 16, 2025 | Video

Oman Introduces a Golden Visa Program | #MobilityMinuteRead more
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Housing Today: Right to Work Scheme Expansion: What Housebuilders Need to Know

Associate Ilaria Iovieno and Immigration Consultant Devina Sanghera outline what the proposed expansion of the UK Right to Work Scheme means for housebuilders.

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Awards

Partner Cynthia Shearn Recognized in Crain’s 2026 Notable Women in Law List

Partner Cynthia Shearn is recognized by Crain’s Chicago Business in its 2026 Notable Women in Law list, honoring her leadership in immigration and global mobility and her impact within the legal community.

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Media mentions

Bloomberg Law: Businesses Prep H-1B Backups as Revamped Visa Lottery Opens

Partner Emily Allen says the new H-1B lottery is driving earlier planning and more detailed preparation.

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Bringing the Indonesian Diaspora Home: Insights on the New Global Citizenship Program

Senior Business Immigration Consultant Ryaihanny Sahrom and Business Immigration Consultant II Fahimah Muhammad examine Indonesia’s newly launched Global Citizenship of Indonesia (GCI) program and its introduction of long-term and indefinite permanent residence pathways for members of the Indonesian diaspora.

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Media mentions

Times Higher Education: Chaos’ Expected as New Visa Compliance Rules Now Due in June

Senior Immigration Manager Jonathan Hill notes that tighter UK visa compliance rules and new rating measures create additional challenges for universities.

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Brazil: Early Career Visa

Partner Diana Quintas outlines key early career visa pathways and practical considerations for employers and graduates navigating entry-level immigration options.

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Canadian Lawyer Magazine: Fragomen, Immigration Firm, Adds Julie Lessard as Partner in Montréal

The Montreal office has added Partner Julie Lessard and Counsel Elsa Agostinho and Sophia Khanzadian to strengthen its immigration services.

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Housing Market Dynamics in Saudi Arabia: Policy Changes, Rent Stabilization and Cost of Living Implications for Employers

Destination Services Director Christine Sperr examines how housing market reforms, rent stabilization measures and cost-of-living dynamics in Saudi Arabia are influencing workforce mobility, compensation planning and long-term settlement strategies under Vision 2030.

Learn more

Blog post

Under EU Review: Germany’s Visa Requirements Trigger Infringement Proceedings on Vander Elst Compliance

Manager Dr Adela Schmidt and Senior Associate Isabel Schnitzler analyse the European Commission’s infringement proceedings against Germany concerning its Vander Elst visa requirements for third-country nationals providing short-term cross-border services and explain why current compliance obligations remain unchanged.

Learn more

Blog post

Venezuela’s Energy Reset: Unlocking Opportunity, Managing Risk and Deploying Talent Strategically

Latin America & the Caribbean Managing Partner Leonor Echeverria, Senior Associates Sarah Blackmore and Sonya Cole and Senior Regional Knowledge Manager Laura Weingort examine renewed energy interest in Venezuela and outline key immigration pathways, procedural constraints and strategic considerations for compliant talent deployment.

Learn more

Media mentions

Global Mobility Lawyer: EU to Leverage Visas With New “Assertive Migration Diplomacy” Strategy

Senior Manager Andreia Ghimis highlights how the EU’s new migration strategy could create opportunities for employers while increasing compliance requirements.

Learn more

Awards

Spear's 500 Recognises Partner Julia Onslow-Cole

Partner Julia Onslow-Cole is recognised in the Spears 500 guide to leading private client advisers, reflecting her experience advising high-net-worth individuals, families and global businesses on complex UK and European immigration and mobility strategies.

Learn more

Media mentions

Housing Today: Right to Work Scheme Expansion: What Housebuilders Need to Know

Associate Ilaria Iovieno and Immigration Consultant Devina Sanghera outline what the proposed expansion of the UK Right to Work Scheme means for housebuilders.

Learn more

Awards

Partner Cynthia Shearn Recognized in Crain’s 2026 Notable Women in Law List

Partner Cynthia Shearn is recognized by Crain’s Chicago Business in its 2026 Notable Women in Law list, honoring her leadership in immigration and global mobility and her impact within the legal community.

Learn more

Media mentions

Bloomberg Law: Businesses Prep H-1B Backups as Revamped Visa Lottery Opens

Partner Emily Allen says the new H-1B lottery is driving earlier planning and more detailed preparation.

Learn more

Blog post

Bringing the Indonesian Diaspora Home: Insights on the New Global Citizenship Program

Senior Business Immigration Consultant Ryaihanny Sahrom and Business Immigration Consultant II Fahimah Muhammad examine Indonesia’s newly launched Global Citizenship of Indonesia (GCI) program and its introduction of long-term and indefinite permanent residence pathways for members of the Indonesian diaspora.

Learn more

Media mentions

Times Higher Education: Chaos’ Expected as New Visa Compliance Rules Now Due in June

Senior Immigration Manager Jonathan Hill notes that tighter UK visa compliance rules and new rating measures create additional challenges for universities.

Learn more

Video

Brazil: Early Career Visa

Partner Diana Quintas outlines key early career visa pathways and practical considerations for employers and graduates navigating entry-level immigration options.

Learn more

Fragomen news

Canadian Lawyer Magazine: Fragomen, Immigration Firm, Adds Julie Lessard as Partner in Montréal

The Montreal office has added Partner Julie Lessard and Counsel Elsa Agostinho and Sophia Khanzadian to strengthen its immigration services.

Learn more

Blog post

Housing Market Dynamics in Saudi Arabia: Policy Changes, Rent Stabilization and Cost of Living Implications for Employers

Destination Services Director Christine Sperr examines how housing market reforms, rent stabilization measures and cost-of-living dynamics in Saudi Arabia are influencing workforce mobility, compensation planning and long-term settlement strategies under Vision 2030.

Learn more

Blog post

Under EU Review: Germany’s Visa Requirements Trigger Infringement Proceedings on Vander Elst Compliance

Manager Dr Adela Schmidt and Senior Associate Isabel Schnitzler analyse the European Commission’s infringement proceedings against Germany concerning its Vander Elst visa requirements for third-country nationals providing short-term cross-border services and explain why current compliance obligations remain unchanged.

Learn more

Blog post

Venezuela’s Energy Reset: Unlocking Opportunity, Managing Risk and Deploying Talent Strategically

Latin America & the Caribbean Managing Partner Leonor Echeverria, Senior Associates Sarah Blackmore and Sonya Cole and Senior Regional Knowledge Manager Laura Weingort examine renewed energy interest in Venezuela and outline key immigration pathways, procedural constraints and strategic considerations for compliant talent deployment.

Learn more

Media mentions

Global Mobility Lawyer: EU to Leverage Visas With New “Assertive Migration Diplomacy” Strategy

Senior Manager Andreia Ghimis highlights how the EU’s new migration strategy could create opportunities for employers while increasing compliance requirements.

Learn more

Awards

Spear's 500 Recognises Partner Julia Onslow-Cole

Partner Julia Onslow-Cole is recognised in the Spears 500 guide to leading private client advisers, reflecting her experience advising high-net-worth individuals, families and global businesses on complex UK and European immigration and mobility strategies.

Learn more

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