Business Details
15 Years
experience
Your Trusted Legal Partner in London
Caveat Solicitors was established in 2011 and has grown to include offices in Shepherds Bush and Harrow. Our principal, Rehana Choudhry, has been a solicitor since 1998 and has served the local community since 1996. We pride ourselves on our commitment to personal service, which has attracted clients locally and beyond. Our team of specialist solicitors delivers excellent client care across family law, criminal defence, immigration, and motoring offences. We hold legal aid contracts in family and criminal defence matters and work closely with charities to support vulnerable clients.Our ethos focuses on achieving the best outcomes with minimal stress through cost-effective solutions. We are accredited by the Law Society's Children Panel and Resolution, demonstrating our expertise in family law. Our immigration team handles complex cases, including asylum, human rights, and business immigration. We offer a free legal helpline and flexible payment options to ensure accessibility. Our dedication to community service and pro bono work underscores our commitment to justice for all.
Services
Family Law
Criminal Defence
Immigration
Motoring Offences
Legal Aid
Details
- Year established: 2011
Highlights and features
- We have over 20 years of experience in family and criminal law
- Our solicitors are accredited by the Law Society and Resolution
- We offer a free legal helpline for initial guidance
- We hold legal aid contracts for eligible clients
- Our team works with local charities to support vulnerable clients
Associations and certifications
- Law Society's Children Panel
- Resolution
Services
Family Law
Our family law specialists handle custody disputes, domestic violence cases, and financial settlements. We prioritise amicable solutions while ensuring legal compliance. With Law Society accreditation, we represent clients in public/private law proceedings and offer pro bono support through local charities. Our team provides emergency injunctions and works closely with social services for child protection cases.
Criminal Defence
We defend clients in magistrates' and crown courts for offences ranging from motoring violations to murder. Our solicitors, including Higher Rights advocates, collaborate with top barristers and experts. We handle pre-arrest advice, confiscation orders, and appeals. With experience in high-profile cases, we ensure vigorous defence strategies while maintaining client communication throughout proceedings.
Immigration
Our immigration team assists with visas, asylum claims, and citizenship applications. We handle complex cases involving human rights, family reunification, and business sponsorships. Accredited under the Immigration and Asylum Scheme, we offer fixed fees and multilingual support. We represent clients in tribunals and judicial reviews while advising employers on sponsorship compliance.
Motoring Offences
We defend clients charged with drink driving, speeding, and careless driving. Our fixed-fee packages cover court representation and evidence analysis. We explore exceptional circumstances arguments and work with experts to challenge prosecution cases. With experience in mitigation hearings, we aim to minimise penalties including disqualifications and fines.
Legal Aid
We offer legal aid-eligible services in family and criminal law. Our team assesses eligibility under LASPO regulations and guides clients through application processes. For non-aid cases, we provide competitive hourly rates and fixed-fee options. We ensure transparent cost discussions during initial consultations while maintaining access to justice for financially constrained clients.
People
Rehana Choudhry
Principal Solicitor
Qualified in 1998, Rehana specialises in family and child care law with 25+ years' experience. She leads our family department and represents vulnerable clients through pro bono work. Her expertise includes complex care proceedings and international child custody cases.
Niral Patel
Family Law Solicitor
Niral focuses on public law children cases, specialising in care proceedings and domestic abuse. Accredited by Resolution, she represents parents and grandparents in complex family disputes. She has worked with vulnerable clients requiring interpreters and special accommodations.
Pooja Verma
Immigration Solicitor
Pooja handles immigration cases including asylum, human rights, and business visas. With Level 2 accreditation, she advises employers on sponsorship licences and represents clients in tribunals. Fluent in Punjabi, Hindi, and Urdu, she supports diverse client needs.
Sabiha Khatoon
Immigration Lawyer
Sabiha specialises in family visas, British nationality, and human rights applications. She assists clients with complex immigration issues including domestic violence and long residence claims. Multilingual in Punjabi, Urdu, and Hindi, she provides culturally sensitive legal advice.
James Liasis
Criminal Defence Solicitor
James defends serious criminal cases including murder and fraud. With Higher Rights of Audience, he represents clients in crown courts nationwide. He has successfully appealed high-profile cases and works with specialist experts in phone analysis and forensic psychiatry.
Questions
What areas of law does Caveat Solicitors specialise in?
We specialise in family law, criminal defence, immigration, and motoring offences with accredited specialists in each field.
Can I get legal aid for my case?
We offer legal aid in family and criminal law cases where eligibility criteria are met under LASPO regulations.
Do you offer a free initial consultation?
Yes, we provide free initial consultations for family law and immigration cases to assess your legal needs.
What payment options are available?
We offer fixed fees for immigration and motoring cases, hourly rates, and flexible payment terms for private clients.
Do you handle international cases?
Yes, our immigration team handles international family law cases and business visa applications across multiple jurisdictions.
Reviews (7)
Fatou Njie-Johnson
May 16, 2021
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I was introduced to Sabiha by a friend towards the end of 2018 when I wanted to apply for my daughter to come and join my husband and myself, my case was a very complex. Sabiha took our case on and she did an incredible job in a very short space of time. When we submitted our application, the home office rejected my daughter's application and Sabiha advised us not to give up but appeal the decision, which we did. She was with us every step of the way, advising us on what to do, liaising with us and by the time she finished with our witness statements, she got us to write the best witness statements
London Frends
Apr 20, 2021
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I found SABIHA KHATOON a very highly skilled and knowledgeable immigration lawyer with a reasonable fees. Knows ins and outs of visa applications in accordance with constantly changing rules.Very humble supportive efficient and professional.Overall would recommend her highly for immigration matters.she deserves 5 .iMRAN
Rabia Khan
Apr 03, 2021
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Sabiha Khatoon was my solicitor. she is very expert in immigration but my case was domestic violence, the way she assist my case and handle my case was amazing. I must say she is professional and best immigration solicitor, her involvement in her clients is really admirable. I was so depressed before visit her but after first visit I realize I'm at best place and I got my ILR just because she handled my case efficiently. thank you Sabiha for all efforts which you made for me.
Asif Qamar
Mar 29, 2021
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Positive:Professionalism,Quality,Responsiveness,Value
Sabiha Khatoon: Excellent solicitor who has a knowledge, exposure and experience. Very humble and professional. Beautiful soul who believes in hard working and honesty. God bless you Madam Sabiha.
Sabiha Khatoon: Excellent solicitor who has a knowledge, exposure and experience. Very humble and professional. Beautiful soul who believes in hard working and honesty. God bless you Madam Sabiha.
Nirmal Shrestha
Mar 24, 2021
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Positive:Professionalism
Caveat Solicitors for me is a place I go to and trust. Sabiha Khatoon (Immigration solicitor) on Uxbridge Rd, Shepherd Bush dealt with my case with great care and I got my ILR. I have been using her and got the result I wanted . Very Happy with service...5 STAR from me
Caveat Solicitors for me is a place I go to and trust. Sabiha Khatoon (Immigration solicitor) on Uxbridge Rd, Shepherd Bush dealt with my case with great care and I got my ILR. I have been using her and got the result I wanted . Very Happy with service...5 STAR from me
Waleed Badran
Mar 15, 2021
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It is second time dealing with immigration solicitor Sabiha khatoon and it is successful like the first one. In the first time she helped to get my wife spouse visa and in the second time she helped to get my wife spouse visa extension and this happened after 9 days of the interview. She is professional, smart, nice and easy going. During the process she knows very well what she is doing and she exerted all her efforts for my interests. She was very patient with me and answered all my inquires via emails, WhatsApp and phone. She is a noble human being and a very skilful solicitor. I give her 5
Anh Nguyen
Feb 03, 2021
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Pooja Verma was my solicitor who helped me with the immigration application. She was friendly, approachable and professional. I was pleased with the services she provided and so happy that the Home Office granted me indefinite leave to remain. Thank you !!!
