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Shuyeb Muquit

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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

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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

Speaker, “Earned Settlement – Understanding the UK’s Settlement Reform Proposals.” Fragomen, Webinar, 4 December 2025.

Author, “Leading Britain’s Conversation: Is Settlement Reform Rewarding Contribution or Rewriting the Rules of Fairness and Trust?” Fragomen, 2 December 2025.

Author, “UK Immigration Reforms: A Moment to Shape the System.” Fragomen, 17 November 2025.

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

June 3, 2026 | Blog post

Beyond the UK's Net Migration Decline: What the Data Reveals Read more

April 21, 2026 | Blog post

UK–EU Youth Mobility: Progress, Trade-offs and the Reality of Agreement Read more

April 20, 2026 | Awards

12 Fragomen Lawyers Named to 2026 Pro Bono Recognition ListRead more
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June 3, 2026 | Blog post

Beyond the UK's Net Migration Decline: What the Data Reveals Read more

April 21, 2026 | Blog post

UK–EU Youth Mobility: Progress, Trade-offs and the Reality of Agreement Read more

April 20, 2026 | Awards

12 Fragomen Lawyers Named to 2026 Pro Bono Recognition ListRead more
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Shuyeb’s insights

June 3, 2026 | Blog post

Beyond the UK's Net Migration Decline: What the Data Reveals Read more

April 21, 2026 | Blog post

UK–EU Youth Mobility: Progress, Trade-offs and the Reality of Agreement Read more

April 20, 2026 | Awards

12 Fragomen Lawyers Named to 2026 Pro Bono Recognition ListRead more
More related insights

Country / Territory

  • United KingdomUnited Kingdom

Get in touch

Languages

  • Bengali
  • English

Contact information

Email

[email protected]

T:+44 (0) 20 7090 9248

F:+44 (0) 20 3006 8633

Fragomen in London

Fragomen LLP

1st Floor, 95 Gresham St,

London EC2V 7NA

United Kingdom

Shuyeb’s insights

June 3, 2026 | Blog post

Beyond the UK's Net Migration Decline: What the Data Reveals Read more

April 21, 2026 | Blog post

UK–EU Youth Mobility: Progress, Trade-offs and the Reality of Agreement Read more

April 20, 2026 | Awards

12 Fragomen Lawyers Named to 2026 Pro Bono Recognition ListRead more
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[email protected]

T:+44 (0) 20 7090 9248

F:+44 (0) 20 3006 8633

Fragomen in London

Fragomen LLP

1st Floor, 95 Gresham St,

London EC2V 7NA

United Kingdom

Shuyeb’s insights

June 3, 2026 | Blog post

Beyond the UK's Net Migration Decline: What the Data Reveals Read more

April 21, 2026 | Blog post

UK–EU Youth Mobility: Progress, Trade-offs and the Reality of Agreement Read more

April 20, 2026 | Awards

12 Fragomen Lawyers Named to 2026 Pro Bono Recognition ListRead more
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Get in touch

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  • Bengali
  • English

Contact information

Email

[email protected]

T:+44 (0) 20 7090 9248

F:+44 (0) 20 3006 8633

Fragomen in London

Fragomen LLP

1st Floor, 95 Gresham St,

London EC2V 7NA

United Kingdom

Shuyeb’s insights

June 3, 2026 | Blog post

Beyond the UK's Net Migration Decline: What the Data Reveals Read more

April 21, 2026 | Blog post

UK–EU Youth Mobility: Progress, Trade-offs and the Reality of Agreement Read more

April 20, 2026 | Awards

12 Fragomen Lawyers Named to 2026 Pro Bono Recognition ListRead more
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