Evgeniya Polyakova is a Paralegal at Fairhill Solicitors, specialising in comprehensive immigration law services for private clients and businesses.

Evgeniya holds a Master of Laws (LLM) in International Economic Law from the University of Liverpool, where she graduated with distinction in 2021, receiving both the Dean’s Prize for best overall performance and the prestigious Hodgson Law Scholarship. She also holds a Specialist Degree in Law (equivalent to LLB) from Southern Federal University in Russia, where she completed her studies in 2015 and qualified as a lawyer in Russia.

With over seven years of legal experience, Evgeniya began her career as Legal Counsel at Gazprom Group in Russia, where she provided comprehensive legal support for major corporate projects, drafted and negotiated complex contracts, and conducted thorough due diligence assessments for business counterparts. This extensive commercial law background provides her with a unique perspective on the business needs of immigration clients.

Since transitioning to UK immigration law, Evgeniya has developed deep expertise across multiple immigration pathways over her two years of dedicated practice. Her experience encompasses personal immigration matters including Global Talent visa applications, Family visa applications, EU Settlement Scheme applications, Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR), and British citizenship applications. She has also gained significant experience in business immigration, including Sponsor Licence applications and Skilled Worker visa pathways.

Evgeniya specialises in assisting business owners in securing their UK visas through self-employment routes and other immigration pathways while ensuring full compliance with Home Office requirements. Her notable achievements include successfully reuniting families through complex Family Visa applications and securing Indefinite Leave to Remain for clients with complex travel histories. She has demonstrated particular expertise in navigating challenging cases, including obtaining Skilled Worker visas for clients with dependents after initial rejections and providing strategic guidance for frequent travellers seeking to meet residency requirements.

Evgeniya is committed to continuous professional development and maintaining the highest standards of legal practice. Her multilingual proficiency in English, Russian, and Italian at communicative level enables her to serve a diverse international clientele, providing culturally sensitive and linguistically accessible immigration support.

Evgeniya combines meticulous attention to detail with exceptional client service, ensuring that each case receives comprehensive support from initial consultation through to successful completion.