Russell Cooke Putney London 2

About Harry

I have extensive experience representing corporate and private clients on a full range of UK immigration matters. I bring a friendly, mission-first and tenacious attitude when pursuing client objectives.

Business immigration and global mobility
Harry advises UK and international businesses of all sizes on all aspects of UK sponsorship and business immigration, including sponsor licence applications and changes, Skilled Worker and Global Business Mobility visas, immigration support in corporate transactions and M&A and ongoing sponsor compliance, audits and risk mitigation.

Many of the organisations Harry has advised operate in sectors of strategic importance to the UK economy, including energy, financial services, media, technology and semi conductors.

Private client and high risk immigration
Harry acts for high net worth individuals, professionals, families and a wide range of other private clients on UK immigration, nationality and human rights matters, including high risk and non standard applications in addition to a full range of standard applications.

He has successfully lobbied a Global Talent endorsing body to revise its endorsement criteria, thereby affecting how the Immigration Rules were applied to film and creative professionals.

Reputation and international work
His expertise is relied upon by other lawyers across many jurisdictions including England and Wales, in Europe, the United States and China. He regularly delivers training and presentations to other lawyers, including a session attended by hundreds of Chinese lawyers.

He has been quoted on Channel 4 News and has represented the firm at UK and international conferences, including those organised by the American Bar Association.

Outside of work, Harry is an avid athlete and has provided support to many world-class champions and sports organisations with their UK immigration and sports law needs.  

Harry began his career in immigration law in 2020, qualifying as a solicitor of England and Wales in 2023. 

Harry went to great lengths to understand our context completely, and he consistently offered valuable, constructive advice. We were extremely happy with the deliverables at every step, and his efficiency and willingness to work within our timelines were a huge benefit.
The Legal 500 (2026)

Experience

Some of his recent work for corporate clients involved:

  • advising a major Asian fin-tech company on becoming licensed to sponsor workers in the UK
  • advising many financial institutions, including VCs and pension funds, on sponsoring workers in the UK
  • supporting several media organisations on sponsorship matters

His recent private client immigration experience includes:

  • matters involving adverse immigration history
  • complex evidential and credibility issues
  • Global Talent, Tier 1 (Investor) and Tier 1 (Entrepreneur) applications
We can't speak highly enough of Harry Qiu Yu Yu, who was the lead attorney on our matter. He's exceptionally professional and truly dedicated to his clients.
The Legal 500 (2026)

Education

  • Solicitor of England and Wales (admitted 26 September 2023)
  • LLM, BPP University
  • LLB, London School of Economics and Political Science

Memberships

  • Member of Immigration Law Practitioners Association (ILPA)

Harry's highlights

News

11.07.2024

What does a Labour victory mean for corporate immigration?

With labour’s recent landslide victory in the general elections, Harry Qiu Yu Yu, an associate in our immigration team, provides an in-depth analysis at how Labour’s...
Harry Qiu Yu Yu, Associate in the Russell-Cooke Solicitors, immigration law team.
Harry Qiu Yu Yu
5 min Read
News

03.07.2024

How will the 2024 general election affect corporate immigration?

With the 4 July 2024 general election coming up, Harry Qiu Yu Yu, an associate in our immigration team takes an in-depth look at...
Harry Qiu Yu Yu, Associate in the Russell-Cooke Solicitors, immigration law team.
Harry Qiu Yu Yu
7 min Read
News

03.04.2024

Analysis of new changes to the Immigration Rules

Following the introduction of amendments to UK Immigration Rules on 14 March 2024, Harry Qiu Yu Yu takes an indepth look at the wide-reaching implications of...
Harry Qiu Yu Yu, Associate in the Russell-Cooke Solicitors, immigration law team.
Harry Qiu Yu Yu
9 min Read
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