Phillip Yip

Phillip Yip serves as the Principal Director of Phillip Yip & Associates, bringing decades of experience in Australian and international law. Admitted to practise in Australia in 1978 and on the Roll of Solicitors in England & Wales in 1992, Phillip possesses a profound understanding of immigration law. Since 1995, he has focused on providing comprehensive immigration advice for both permanent and temporary visas to Australia. An active member of the Global Migration Section of the American Immigration Lawyers Association, Phillip advises on business and skilled migration and regularly prepares submissions for appeals to Review Tribunals and the Federal Courts. His expertise is recognised through his contributions to academic and professional development as an author and tutor for various Immigration Law courses, including those at the University of New South Wales and the Migration Institute of Australia. He frequently presents at immigration law seminars and conferences. Over the past 15 years, Phillip has been involved in stakeholder consultations with the Department of Immigration and has served on immigration law committees for both the Law Society of New South Wales and the Law Council of Australia. As a Fellow of the Migration Institute of Australia and a Notary Public, Phillip's commitment to excellence is evident. At Phillip Yip & Associates, established in 2006, he leads a practice that specialises in immigration law, providing strategic solutions for employer-sponsored temporary work visas and permanent residence visas. The firm assists both businesses and individuals in navigating complex immigration processes, ensuring compliance with regulatory obligations and offering expert advice on visa-related employment issues, mergers, and acquisitions. Phillip's dedication to the field is further demonstrated by his earlier role as a partner at Australian Business Lawyers, where he led the Business and Skilled Migration practice group, and his foundational education from the University of Sydney.