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Team
Experts who make the difference
Qiyin Chuah
Founder & Principal
Qiyin is a recognised industry expert with nearly two decades of legal experience.

Hafsah Awan
Associate
Hafsah has vast experience in all private and corporate immigration matters.

Marianna Makrygiannaki
Associate
Marianna’s lifelong passion for immigration law is reflected in her solid track record of success and client dedication.

Rakesh Patel
Paralegal
Rakesh is a first class law graduate who has been actively involved in Pro Bono work.

Ninder Jhita
Senior Associate
Ninder has nearly 20 years’ global experience on thousands of Visa and Citizenship cases.

Qiyin Chuah
Founder & Principal
Our clients say:
“ Qiyin and her team has demonstrated outstanding professionalism, honesty, and expertise..”
“ QC Immigration took care of everything and she’s my lawyer for life.”
“ She is incredibly knowledgeable and really cares about her clients.”
Foreign Languages:
Mandarin & Malay
Qiyin is a globally-recognised immigration law expert:
- Hong Kong iMoney Magazine interview on Business Immigration from High Net Worth Individuals (HNWI), 2016
- ITV News interview about the Tier 2 Work Visa quota and NHS staff shortages, 2018
- The LegalTech Book: The Legal Technology Handbook for Investors, Entrepreneurs and FinTech Visionaries on the subject of ‘Humanise with Lawtech Lawyering’ (publisher: Wiley, 2020)
- Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses UK National cohort alumni, 2021
Qiyin is an industry expert with more than 15 years of legal experience. She graduated from the University of Manchester with an LL.B (Hons) in Law and an LLM in International Business Law. As a highly-skilled migrant herself, Qiyin fully understands the complicated circumstances and high expectations of our clients. She has proven victories in defending our clients’ businesses, children’s best interests, women’s rights, LGBT rights and challenging Home Office refusals. Our returning clients typically stay with us for over 6 years from obtaining their very first visa until British citizenship. Qiyin regularly provides mentoring, training and supervision to other lawyers in their pursuit for similar successes.

Hafsah Awan
Associate
Our clients say:
“Hafsah is an amazing lawyer, she is extremely professional, she truly cares, and gives great advise to ensure all goes smoothly. My entire process with Hafsah went really well, and we successfully got our Start-up visas to the UK, many thanks to Hafsah for her great efforts.”
“Hafsah dealt with the application thoroughly and professionally. It was immediately clear that she was very experienced and knew the area inside out. Every single question I had she answered promptly and with patience and clarity. At each step of the process, I felt in safe hands and her work has just enabled me to obtain ILR status. I strongly recommend QC Immigration and Hafsah, in particular, for anybody looking for an immigration lawyer.”
“Thanks to the competence, professionalism and experience of Hafsah, who followed my case from the very beginning, the outcome was positive. I must also thank Hafsah for the speed and courtesy in responding to all my requests and clarifications. Without any doubt I highly recommend using their services.”
Hafsah has a solid track record in helping businesses with their Sponsor Licence applications, Work and Transfer visas. She has proven successes in Family Visas, Indefinite Leave to Remain, British Citizenship, Appeals and Human Rights applications. She is a Law and Business graduate from the University of Kingston with diverse legal experience.
Hafsah is often commended for her exceptionally strategic and professional approach when guiding clients through complicated circumstances, providing swift and positive outcomes consistently.
Foreign Languages:
Urdu, Hindi & Punjabi

Marianna Makrygiannaki
Associate
Our clients say:
“ We have been dealing with Marianna, and have found her to be extremely professional, knowledgeable and personable.”
“ Marianna was my main point of contact and she was kind, prompt and very efficient.”
“ You have made the process very simple and hassle-free.”
Foreign Languages:
Greek, Spanish & German
Marianna is a recognised immigration law specialist:
- ERT3 Greek TV: Perimetros news interview on Life in the UK post-Brexit , 2021
Marianna has maintained exceptional successes in EU Settlement Scheme, Family Visas, Business Visas, Indefinite Leave to Remain, British Citizenship applications and more. She graduated with a Masters from Queen Mary University, achieving a Distinction in European Immigration Law. Marianna is active in Pro-bono work, such as helping vulnerable individuals access housing and benefits that they are legally entitled to. She volunteers at an organisation promoting the legal protection of refugees globally. Clients often rave about their positive relationship and experiences from working with Marianna.

Rakesh Patel
Paralegal
Foreign Languages:
Gujarati & British Sign Language
Rakesh gained a First-Class Honours at the University of Essex, followed with a Distinction in Master of Science in Law, Business and Management at the University of Law.
He volunteered at Citizens Advice and Prisoners’ Advice Service organisations and law firms, besides contributing at various pro-bono clinics including the Human Rights Centre Clinic.
Rakesh has been recognised for his commitment towards clients experiencing a range of legal difficulties. He has received positive client feedback for providing an excellent and outstanding service.

Ninder Jhita
Senior Associate
Foreign language: Punjabi
Ninder has practised Immigration Law on thousands of cases for nearly two decades. She has worked in China, India, United Arab Emirates, Bangladesh and the UK, with experience from the both the public and private sectors. She worked as an Entry Clearance Officer for UK Immigration and Visas making decisions across all Visa categories including Visits, Settlement and Points-based System applications. She has brought this wealth of experience into the private sector where she has held a variety of positions including managing her own Immigration Department.
Ninder spends time in Dubai advising our international clients. She has a proven track record of success with Sponsor Licence applications, Global Talent Visa and Creative Worker applications from world renowned artists in the Entertainment Industry. She has been commended for providing exceptional service with integrity and professionalism.
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