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Houman Shaikh

Houman joined Westkin as an Associate in June 2011. He is regulated at the highest level by the Immigration Advice Authority and is one of the lead senior associates at the firm.

Phone: +44 (0) 207 062 5580 Email: houman.shaikh@westkin.com

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Biography

Houman Shaikh’s career history

Houman is a highly experienced UK Immigration Lawyer with 15 years in the field and is regulated at the highest level by the IAA (Level 3). As Commercial Director, he leads the firm’s business strategy, overseeing new client relations, referral partnerships, and overall commercial growth.

Houman specialises in business immigration, including Global Business Mobility, Skilled Worker routes, Innovator Founder applications and sponsor licences. He regularly assists individuals looking to establish or grow businesses in the UK and supports multinational companies with their UK immigration and sponsorship requirements.

His extensive practical experience also covers a broad range of immigration matters, including points-based system applications, family-based immigration, settlement and appeals.

Houman is a UK immigration lawyer who works with clients in English, Farsi (Iranian) and Swedish, and also assists Dari-speaking clients.

After earning his Bachelor of Laws (LLB Hons) from the University of Northampton, Houman obtained a Postgraduate Diploma in Law with Commendation from the University of Law, London. He was also an active member of student unions and other organisations during his studies.

A recognised UK immigration expert, Houman frequently contributes to national and international media.

He is known for his meticulous attention to detail and his understanding of the financial, business, political and cultural factors that can shape a client’s circumstances. Having lived in three different countries, he brings a global perspective and strong cultural awareness to his work.

Languages

English · Farsi (Iranian) · Dari · Swedish

Farsi

فارسی

سلام، من هومن هستم و در وستکین در زمینه مهاجرت به انگلستان کار می‌کنم. من فارسی صحبت می‌کنم و با مراجعین فارسی‌زبان، از جمله افرادی که دری صحبت می‌کنند، کار می‌کنم. اگر ترجیح می‌دهید به فارسی با من صحبت کنید، خوشحال می‌شوم مستقیماً با شما در ارتباط باشم.

Swedish

Svenska

Hej, jag heter Houman och arbetar med brittisk immigration på Westkin. Jag talar svenska och arbetar gärna med klienter som föredrar att kommunicera på svenska. Du är varmt välkommen att kontakta mig direkt om du föredrar att prata svenska.

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Houman Shaikh’s qualifications & awards

Regulated at Level 3 by the IAA

University of Northampton with a Bachelor of Laws (Honours) degree

Commendation for his Post-Graduate Diploma in Law at the prestigious London University of Law Bloomsbury

15 Years of Experience in UK Immigration & Global Mobility

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