Yinny Tan

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Yinny Tan

Yinny Tan
Yinny Tan
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Yinny Tan

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  • Cantonese
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T:+44 (0) 114 289 2155

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Sheffield

Fragomen LLP

7th Floor, Saville House, 74-90 Savile St

Sheffield S4 7UD

United Kingdom

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  • Cantonese
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  • Malay
  • Mandarin Chinese

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T:+44 (0) 114 289 2155

F:+44 (0) 20 3006 8633

Sheffield

Fragomen LLP

7th Floor, Saville House, 74-90 Savile St

Sheffield S4 7UD

United Kingdom

Get in touch

Languages

  • Cantonese
  • English
  • Malay
  • Mandarin Chinese

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Email

[email protected]

T:+44 (0) 114 289 2155

F:+44 (0) 20 3006 8633

Sheffield

Fragomen LLP

7th Floor, Saville House, 74-90 Savile St

Sheffield S4 7UD

United Kingdom

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Yinny is an Associate in Fragomen’s Sheffield office. She works in the UK inbound team and assists corporate clients and individuals on a broad spectrum of UK immigration matters, including work authorisation visa routes, business visitor visas, sponsor licence applications and its associated compliance requirements, family migration, settlement and citizenship.

As a dual-qualified lawyer in Malaysia and the UK, Yinny has extensive experience advising on multi-jurisdictional immigration matters and liaising with multiple stakeholders involved in the immigration process. Yinny also assists overseas companies looking to expand their businesses in the UK and set up UK entities before bringing in foreign national expertise.

Prior to relocating to Fragomen’s Sheffield office, Yinny was an Immigration Analyst at Fragomen in Malaysia where she advised corporate clients and individuals on Malaysia immigration matters and managed multiple accounts, including white glove service accounts.

Before joining Fragomen, Yinny worked at one of the largest full-service commercial firms in Malaysia, primarily assigned to the Commercial Dispute Resolution Department.

Yinny speaks Cantonese, English, Malay and Mandarin.

Education

  • Kaplan QLTS , Qualified Lawyers Transfer Scheme, 2021
  • Bar Professional Training Course, 2018
  • The University of Manchester, LLB Hons., 2017

More from Yinny

Admissions

Bar Admissions: Barrister (Unregistered) of England and Wales

Court Admissions: Solicitor of the Senior Courts of England and Wales; Advocate and Solicitor of The High Court of Malaya

Professional accomplishments

Special Certifications: Accredited Civil Commercial Mediator

Member, The Honourable Society of Middle Temple

Member, Malaysian Bar

Member, Immigration Law Practitioners Association (ILPA)

 

 

Publications and lectures

Co-author, “Global talent, local growth: Immigration’s role in the tech economy.” TechInformed, 22 July 2025.

Author, “Opinion: Wind industry’s chronic skills shortage exacerbated by tough immigration rules.” Windpower Monthly, 18 July 2025.

Yinny’s insights

July 23, 2025 | Media mentions

TechInformed: Global Talent, Local Growth: Immigration’s Role in the Tech EconomyRead more

July 18, 2025 | Media mentions

Windpower Monthly: Wind Industry’s Chronic Skills Shortage Exacerbated by Tough Immigration RulesRead more

Yinny’s insights

July 23, 2025 | Media mentions

TechInformed: Global Talent, Local Growth: Immigration’s Role in the Tech EconomyRead more

July 18, 2025 | Media mentions

Windpower Monthly: Wind Industry’s Chronic Skills Shortage Exacerbated by Tough Immigration RulesRead more

Yinny’s insights

July 23, 2025 | Media mentions

TechInformed: Global Talent, Local Growth: Immigration’s Role in the Tech EconomyRead more

July 18, 2025 | Media mentions

Windpower Monthly: Wind Industry’s Chronic Skills Shortage Exacerbated by Tough Immigration RulesRead more

Country / Territory

  • United KingdomUnited Kingdom

Get in touch

Languages

  • Cantonese
  • English
  • Malay
  • Mandarin Chinese

Contact information

Email

[email protected]

T:+44 (0) 114 289 2155

F:+44 (0) 20 3006 8633

Sheffield

Fragomen LLP

7th Floor, Saville House, 74-90 Savile St

Sheffield S4 7UD

United Kingdom

Yinny’s insights

July 23, 2025 | Media mentions

TechInformed: Global Talent, Local Growth: Immigration’s Role in the Tech EconomyRead more

July 18, 2025 | Media mentions

Windpower Monthly: Wind Industry’s Chronic Skills Shortage Exacerbated by Tough Immigration RulesRead more

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Get in touch

Languages

  • Cantonese
  • English
  • Malay
  • Mandarin Chinese

Contact information

Email

[email protected]

T:+44 (0) 114 289 2155

F:+44 (0) 20 3006 8633

Sheffield

Fragomen LLP

7th Floor, Saville House, 74-90 Savile St

Sheffield S4 7UD

United Kingdom

Yinny’s insights

July 23, 2025 | Media mentions

TechInformed: Global Talent, Local Growth: Immigration’s Role in the Tech EconomyRead more

July 18, 2025 | Media mentions

Windpower Monthly: Wind Industry’s Chronic Skills Shortage Exacerbated by Tough Immigration RulesRead more

Share

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  • Facebook
  • LinkedIn

Share

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  • Facebook
  • LinkedIn

Get in touch

Languages

  • Cantonese
  • English
  • Malay
  • Mandarin Chinese

Contact information

Email

[email protected]

T:+44 (0) 114 289 2155

F:+44 (0) 20 3006 8633

Sheffield

Fragomen LLP

7th Floor, Saville House, 74-90 Savile St

Sheffield S4 7UD

United Kingdom

Yinny’s insights

July 23, 2025 | Media mentions

TechInformed: Global Talent, Local Growth: Immigration’s Role in the Tech EconomyRead more

July 18, 2025 | Media mentions

Windpower Monthly: Wind Industry’s Chronic Skills Shortage Exacerbated by Tough Immigration RulesRead more

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Partner Karolina Schiffter Recognised in Lexology Index: Thought Leaders Global Elite 2027

Partner Karolina Schiffter is recognised in the Lexology Index: Thought Leaders Global Elite 2027 report.

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Canada’s Immigration Dual Reality: Narrower Access, Persistent Demand

Partner Jack Kim discusses how Canada’s increasingly selective and complex immigration system is affecting talent access, retention and long-term workforce planning for employers.

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Blog post

UK Temporary Shortage List Review: What the Migration Advisory Committee's Recommendations Mean for Employers

UK Government Affairs Strategy Director Shuyeb Muquit explores what the recommendations mean, what’s still uncertain and what employers should be watching next

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A1-Bescheinigung für Geschäftsreisen und Entsendungen: Was Arbeitgeber wissen müssen

In this blog, Senior Manager Katharina Vorländer explains when employers need an A1 certificate for employees traveling or working temporarily within Europe, the application process and how timely planning can help manage social security compliance risks.

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Fragomen Retains Band 1 Ranking & Receives Four Individual Rankings in Chambers High Net Worth 2026 Guide

Fragomen and UK team members are ranked in the “Immigration: High Net Worth Individuals – UK-wide” category of the Chambers High Net Worth 2026 Guide.

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Blog post

Establishing a Business Presence in Switzerland: Key Considerations for Employers

In this blog, Director Ana Bessa Santos explores what Swiss authorities expect from employers when assessing work permit applications—including why a well-developed business plan, realistic growth projections and evidence of a genuine operational presence are critical to supporting both initial applications and future permit renewals.

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Personnel Today: Migration Committee Proposes to Cut 24 Occupations From New Shortage List

Partner Louise Haycock discussed the Migration Advisory Committee’s Temporary Shortage List recommendations and the need for clear workforce plans and transitional arrangements.

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Business Insider: 3 Lawyers React to Trump's New Limits on Student Visas

Counsel Brian Hunt discusses how proposed changes to F-1 student visas could create uncertainty for international students transitioning to the US workforce.

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Media mentions

Deutscher AnwaltSpiegel: Rechtliche Risiken bei Mitarbeitereinsätzen aus dem Ausland

Senior Manager Katharina Vorländer explains how employers and clients can reduce legal risks during cross-border employee assignments in Germany.

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Blog post

Mainland vs. Free Zone in the UAE: Choosing the Right Company Structure in 2026

Senior Manager Zak Hynes explores the key factors businesses should consider when establishing a presence in the UAE—from operating model and visa requirements to banking, office needs and long-term growth plans—in our new blog. The right structure is the one that best supports your business strategy, not simply the lowest upfront cost.

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Video

2026 Regional Immigration Overviews | #MobilityMinute

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Media mentions

Gazeta Prawna: Unijny parasol nad pracownikami z Ukrainy rozpięty do 2028 r. Polscy pracodawcy mogą spać spokojnie, ale czas ucieka

Partner Karolina Schiffter discusses how the EU's extension of temporary protection for Ukrainian citizens through 2028 will affect employers in Poland.

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Partner Karolina Schiffter Recognised in Lexology Index: Thought Leaders Global Elite 2027

Partner Karolina Schiffter is recognised in the Lexology Index: Thought Leaders Global Elite 2027 report.

Learn more

Blog post

Canada’s Immigration Dual Reality: Narrower Access, Persistent Demand

Partner Jack Kim discusses how Canada’s increasingly selective and complex immigration system is affecting talent access, retention and long-term workforce planning for employers.

Learn more

Blog post

UK Temporary Shortage List Review: What the Migration Advisory Committee's Recommendations Mean for Employers

UK Government Affairs Strategy Director Shuyeb Muquit explores what the recommendations mean, what’s still uncertain and what employers should be watching next

Learn more

Blog post

A1-Bescheinigung für Geschäftsreisen und Entsendungen: Was Arbeitgeber wissen müssen

In this blog, Senior Manager Katharina Vorländer explains when employers need an A1 certificate for employees traveling or working temporarily within Europe, the application process and how timely planning can help manage social security compliance risks.

Learn more

Awards

Fragomen Retains Band 1 Ranking & Receives Four Individual Rankings in Chambers High Net Worth 2026 Guide

Fragomen and UK team members are ranked in the “Immigration: High Net Worth Individuals – UK-wide” category of the Chambers High Net Worth 2026 Guide.

Learn more

Blog post

Establishing a Business Presence in Switzerland: Key Considerations for Employers

In this blog, Director Ana Bessa Santos explores what Swiss authorities expect from employers when assessing work permit applications—including why a well-developed business plan, realistic growth projections and evidence of a genuine operational presence are critical to supporting both initial applications and future permit renewals.

Learn more

Media mentions

Personnel Today: Migration Committee Proposes to Cut 24 Occupations From New Shortage List

Partner Louise Haycock discussed the Migration Advisory Committee’s Temporary Shortage List recommendations and the need for clear workforce plans and transitional arrangements.

Learn more

Media mentions

Business Insider: 3 Lawyers React to Trump's New Limits on Student Visas

Counsel Brian Hunt discusses how proposed changes to F-1 student visas could create uncertainty for international students transitioning to the US workforce.

Learn more

Media mentions

Deutscher AnwaltSpiegel: Rechtliche Risiken bei Mitarbeitereinsätzen aus dem Ausland

Senior Manager Katharina Vorländer explains how employers and clients can reduce legal risks during cross-border employee assignments in Germany.

Learn more

Blog post

Mainland vs. Free Zone in the UAE: Choosing the Right Company Structure in 2026

Senior Manager Zak Hynes explores the key factors businesses should consider when establishing a presence in the UAE—from operating model and visa requirements to banking, office needs and long-term growth plans—in our new blog. The right structure is the one that best supports your business strategy, not simply the lowest upfront cost.

Learn more

Video

2026 Regional Immigration Overviews | #MobilityMinute

Partner Catherine Macris highlights key findings from Fragomen’s 2026 regional immigration overviews, including tighter compliance controls, digital border transformation and emerging pathways for global talent.

Learn more

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Gazeta Prawna: Unijny parasol nad pracownikami z Ukrainy rozpięty do 2028 r. Polscy pracodawcy mogą spać spokojnie, ale czas ucieka

Partner Karolina Schiffter discusses how the EU's extension of temporary protection for Ukrainian citizens through 2028 will affect employers in Poland.

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