Immigration Judicial Review Specialists
As featured in The Guardian and The Times
Free initial consultation*
No win, no fee – “No win, no fee” means that if your case is unsuccessful, you do not pay our solicitors’ fees.*
Hayat & Co. was established in 1998 and specialises in human rights, immigration and British nationality/citizenship law.
Under the direct supervision of our Principal Solicitor, Mr Amar Hayat, we have submitted numerous immigration‑related Judicial Review (JR) applications over many years, with a strong track record of successful outcomes. This reflects our consistent commitment to providing the highest standard of service and pursuing justice wherever possible.
We regularly take on extremely challenging matters that other firms may decline due to complexity or inexperience. Our experience enables us to identify arguable cases with merit and to pursue them effectively. Many individuals who were initially denied their rights have ultimately achieved fair outcomes through determined JR proceedings.
We strongly encourage anyone considering JR to seek advice from a competent, experienced solicitor who regularly handles these cases. JR is often the last available legal remedy, typically involving close analysis of law and procedure. The preparation and conduct of such cases require meticulous care and skill. Regrettably, we have seen applications brought late or handled poorly, to the detriment of the individual. We aim to prevent this wherever possible.
Fees & funding
Our goal is to deliver an effective service at a fair cost. We discuss funding options transparently at the outset.
Agreed fixed fee (pre‑action)
From £1,500.00 for the initial stage of preparing and serving a Pre‑Action Protocol (PAP) letter before claim. The overall fixed fee depends on complexity and urgency assessed by Mr Hayat. (JR applications to the Upper Tribunal may start from £750.00, depending on issues and complexity.)
Issuing Judicial Review proceedings
Our costs for commencing JR proceedings typically start from £3,000.00. This compares favourably with fees sometimes quoted elsewhere for similar work. We progress applications promptly and keep clients updated—often on the same day—about material developments. All JR work is overseen by Mr Amar Hayat (15+ years’ post‑qualification experience; over 10 years’ experience in JR).
No win, no fee (conditional fee)
Where, in our opinion, prospects of success are reasonably good, we may act on a no win, no fee basis in challenges to certain refusals (for example, a Discretionary Leave refusal by JR). Fees on this basis start from £2,349.00. If the JR is unsuccessful, you will not pay our solicitors’ fees.
Disbursements (e.g. counsel’s fees, court fees, experts, interpreters, translations) remain your responsibility in all outcomes.*
* Terms, eligibility and exclusions apply. JR proceedings can carry adverse‑costs risk; we will explain potential liabilities (including opponent’s costs) before you proceed.
General information (non‑specific)
Immigration appeals
Although governments have at times limited appeal rights, many immigration decisions still attract a right of appeal. We act diligently to preserve and exercise appeal rights before an independent tribunal whenever possible.
We are fully involved in the preparation and presentation of appeals before the First‑tier Tribunal (Immigration and Asylum Chamber) and onward appeals to the Upper Tribunal, and, where appropriate, to higher courts. Any agent or barrister instructed by Hayat & Co. on your behalf will be a specialist with a proven track record and will be closely overseen.
In‑country appeals
Where an application made in the UK is refused, there may be a right of appeal. Appeals are subject to strict time limits. The appellant can normally remain in the UK while the appeal is pending. Travelling outside the UK during this time may be treated as withdrawing the appeal.
Out‑of‑country appeals
Where an entry clearance application (UK visa) is refused, there may be a right of appeal with strict time limits for lodging it. The Entry Clearance Officer reviews the decision in light of the appeal grounds and any further evidence; some decisions are overturned at this stage. Otherwise, the case proceeds to a tribunal hearing.
When can you seek Judicial Review?
JR is generally appropriate where there is no right of appeal and a public body’s decision or delay is arguably unlawful—for example:
- refusal of an application where no appeal lies;
- failure to make a decision within a reasonable time;
- refusal to treat a decision as appealable;
- errors of law, procedural unfairness or irrationality.
To succeed, you generally need to show that:
- the public authority had a legal duty to act in a particular way and is unlawfully refusing or failing to do so; or
- the authority acted ultra vires (beyond its powers) or unlawfully.
JR concerns the lawfulness of the decision‑making process. The court/tribunal does not re‑make the decision on its merits and will not intervene unless the public body acted unlawfully.
Deadlines: JR claims must usually be filed promptly and, in any event, no later than 3 months after the grounds arose (subject to specific rules and exceptions). Tight time limits apply—seek advice immediately.
To discuss any aspect of our service or to obtain a quote:
Telephone 020 8360 4485
Email info@hayatandco.co.uk
To discuss any aspect of our service or to obtain a quote for your case:
Telephone: Mr Hayat directly on 0208 360 4485
or Email: info@hayatandco.co.uk
*Free initial consultation is subject to terms & conditions and will be limited to our initially gaining an understanding to the background of your case first via an email from you and assessing whether in our opinion there may or may not be any options available to you. We will contact you if we consider we can help you. Please do not contact us in the meantime. If you do not hear from us it means either that we did not have the capacity at this time to assist you or that we could not offer you any free assistance. We will not provide any general or specific advice which we consider you might seek to rely on as this could in our opinion attach legal liability upon which we cannot offer free advice. Please contact us via email for any further details.
*No Win No Fee is subject to our terms and conditions and will only be offered by us if we assess that the chances of success in your Discretionary Leave application are in our opinion sufficient for us to undertake the work on this basis.
