UK Government Affairs Strategy Director
Shuyeb Muquit
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Languages
- Bengali
- English
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Shuyeb is a barrister and UK Government Affairs Strategy Director at Fragomen’s London office, where he is responsible for knowledge of all aspects of UK immigration law and developing strategies and material for the purpose of engaging policymakers. Shuyeb also sits in Fragomen’s Country Knowledge Expert team that engages in worldwide consultancy work.
Shuyeb has over twenty years of private practice experience where he has focused on public law and immigration. Prior to joining Fragomen, Shuyeb practiced at a London Chambers where he acted for a wide spectrum of clients, including high net worth individuals, businesses and representative organizations.
Shuyeb speaks Bengali and English.
Education
- BPP University, Bar Vocational Course, 1998
- University of Birmingham, Diploma in Law (CPE), 1996
- London School of Economics and Political Science, BSc, 1995
More from Shuyeb
Admissions
Bar Admissions: Bar of England and Wales, 1998
Professional accomplishments
Special Certifications: Accredited Pupil Supervisor
Member, Administrative Law Bar Association
Member, Immigration Law Practitioners Association
Experience
Appeared and advised in cases before the First Tier and Upper Tribunal (AIC), the Administrative Court and both divisions of the Court of Appeal.
Publications and lectures
Author, “Immigration white paper offers employers costs without clarity.” Research Professional News, 20 May 2025.
Quoted, “UK immigration reform – implications for life sciences.” European Pharmaceutical Review, 16 May 2025.
Quoted, “‘Negative rhetoric’ eclipses easing of visa routes for scientists.” Research Professional News, 14 May 2025.
Quoted, “Easier visas for junior researchers ‘would not impact net migration’.” Research Professional News, 12 March 2025.
Speaker, “UK Election Horizon: Post -Vote Perspective.” Fragomen, London, UK, 11 March 2025.
Witness, “Science visa policy.” UK Parliament’s Science and Technology Committee Meeting, 7 January 2025.
Shuyeb’s insights
November 17, 2025 | Blog post
November 4, 2025 | Fragomen news
October 22, 2025 | Media mentions
