Mei Guo

Mei Guo is a distinguished Partner Solicitor and Head of Immigration at our Sydney office, leading the Migration Practice with an exceptional blend of expertise and strategic vision. With over 19 years of experience, Mei provides invaluable advice and assistance to both corporate and individual clients, ranging from multi-national corporations to emerging start-ups. Her extensive work spans various sectors including education, health, pharmaceutical, financial services, engineering, oil and gas, sports, media, and entertainment. Mei is committed to helping clients address skill shortage challenges by attracting, retaining, and incentivising top global talent. Her profound understanding of complex immigration law is further highlighted by her capability to navigate health and character issues, along with her adeptness in handling merits and judicial review applications to Tribunals and Courts concerning unfavourable decisions. Mei's admission to practice in the High Court of Australia and the Supreme Court of New South Wales underscores her legal acumen. Throughout her illustrious career, Mei has held esteemed positions, including Partner at Brightstone Legal and Immigration Business Partner at The Migration Agency. Her roles have consistently demonstrated her skill in global immigration issues. Her previous tenure at Gilton Valeo Lawyers, Varess, and as a consultant at Maxim Legal further solidified her reputation. At Fragomen, she honed her expertise in Australian immigration over an eight-year period. Additionally, Mei served as a Polling Place Manager for the Australian Electoral Commission over several election cycles, showcasing her versatile leadership. A graduate of the University of New South Wales, Mei holds a Bachelor of Laws and Bachelor of Commerce, laying a robust educational foundation for her legal career. Mei remains a trusted advisor in the field of immigration, continuously striving to exceed client expectations and contribute to their success.