MAYFAIR LEGAL

OUR SERVICES

Our services are bespoke in nature and focused on the following categories.

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We can assist with all stages of your immigration timeline - from entry clearance to further leave to remain to permanent residence to naturalisation as a British Citizen to applications for a British passport.

TIER 1 (INVESTOR) VISAS

for those individuals making a £2 million investment in UK government bonds, share capital or loan capital in active and trading UK registered companies.

TIER 1 (ENTREPRENEUR) VISAS - EXTENSION

For existing Tier 1 (Entrepreneur) Migrants who have established or joined an existing UK business, invested a minimum of £200,000 in the business, created two jobs for settled workers and are conducting continuous business activity.

TIER 2 VISAS

including Tier 2 (General) and Tier 2 (Intra-Company Transfer) visas – for those requiring permission to work in the UK i.e. nationals from outside of the EEA.  

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Tier 2 Sponsor Licence – for UK based organisations looking to employ nationals from outside of the EEA.

TIER 5 (GOVERNMENT AUTHORISED EXCHANGE) VISAS

for those looking to undertake an internship of up to 12 months in the UK.

FAMILY MEMBER VISAS 

for those joining a partner, spouse, fiancé or parent already in the UK.

OVERSEAS DOMESTIC WORKERS VISAS

for those coming to the UK to work as home help.

EEA PRE-SETTLED/SETTLED STATUS

for EEA citizens and their family members who wish to establish status in the UK ahead of Brexit.

REPRESENTATIVE OF OVERSEAS BUSINESS

for senior employees of an overseas business coming to the UK to set up a branch or wholly owned subsidiary of the overseas business in the UK. 

START-UP/INNOVATOR

for early-stage or experienced business persons looking to set-up in the UK. The UK business must be endorsed by a UKVI approved Endorsing Body  under the criteria of innovative, viable and scalable.

EFUN CHIN (LLB,LPC)

Efun is the founder and principal of Mayfair Legal. It was his vision to create an immigration law firm which provides its clients with honest advice, a personable level of service and consistent results.

Prior to setting up Mayfair Legal, Efun has worked at Penningtons Solicitors LLP and Fragomen LLP, both of which are recognised leaders in the field and top ranked in leading legal directories such as The Legal 500 and Chambers and Partners UK. 

Due to his unique language and cultural skills, Efun has developed a niche in dealing with clients from the Asia Pacific region and has established a network of contacts in the region.

KIRAN KOCHHAR (LLB,LPC)

Kiran is our Manager (Solicitor) at Mayfair Legal. She qualified as a solicitor in 2012 and joined Mayfair Legal in 2013. Kiran focuses on advising high net worth individuals and private clients in immigration matters and managing and assisting on casework. Kiran’s specialties are applications under the Tier 1 (Entrepreneur), Tier 1 (Investor), Tier 2 Sponsor Licence, Tier 2 and Tier 5 categories.

Kiran is confident, highly-driven and pro-active in her work ethic. She conducts her work in accordance with her clients travel schedule and personal life, to ensure clients needs are always being met. Kiran incorporates Mayfair Legal’s motto in her daily work i.e make life easy for clients. Overall Kiran is a team player and passionate about the work she performs on a daily basis.

DARIA SAVCHENKOVA

Daria, our Business Project Manager, joined Mayfair Legal in 2015. She obtained a Master’s degree in International Liason & Communication from the University of Westminster in Spring 2016.  Daria is fluent in Russian and English.

LISA UTTLEY (LLB, LPC)

Lisa joined Mayfair Legal in September 2015 after graduating from the University of Nottingham with an LLB in Law and is now a Trainee Solicitor. Lisa is responsible for both case work, covering a broad range of visa categories, and client communication. She also provides daily administrative support to the office. Lisa speaks English and Russian.

KEVIN YAN

Kevin provides professional business consultancy services to Mayfair Legal’s clients. He is a driven and responsible young individual with good communication skills. Kevin originates from China and has previously worked as a venture capitalist in Beijing. He also has a wealth of business consultancy experience, having worked to help international businesses build their success in China. Kevin holds a UK degree in Accounting & Finance and speaks fluent English and Chinese-Mandarin.

SHAN QIN

Shan takes on the role of Business Development Manager at Mayfair Legal. She explores new business opportunities for the company and is experienced in social media platform marketing. Shan has obtained a Master's degree from Royal Holloway University in 2016 and is fluent in Chinese-Mandarin and English.